Latin America Travel Highlights
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Cuzco
Cusco hosts such a wonderful cultural spectrum and everywhere you look you´ll find the Inca legacy coated with Spanish influence. Nightlife in Cusco teems with options: bars for an early drink and d...
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Antigua
The city was named Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción after its foundation in 1776. Antigua Guatemala lies barely 45 minutes from the capital, simply known as Antigua the world over. It was for 200 years...
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Havana
Havana, or as Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier called it: 'The City of Pillars', showcases on every corner the relics of a cosmopolitan and glamoruos past. Experiencing the contrast between the city's me...
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu can be labeled as one of the most dazzling places on this planet and the next. This city was built by the Incas on a mountain slope surrounded by incredible landscapes, based on a series ...
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Rio Carnival
Rio de Janeiro´s carnival is one of the planet´s liveliest shows. On the Friday previous to the event, Río´s Major symbolically hands the King Momo the keys to the city, a character considered the...
Latin America, a unique travel destination
Latin America, vibrant and emotional, offers experiences you have never dreamed of. This land of ancient cultures and incredible landscapes is an unforgettable adventure. Discover the contrasts from the northern desserts of Mexico to the hypnotizing ruggedness of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of Argentina and Chile. At the same time also witness the cultural familiarities that span this same region. Cosmopolitan cities spill into colonial districts. A cultural stage where the traditions of people such as the pre-Hispanic Inca and Mesoamerican Mayan, colourfully clash with a modern world, set amidst colonial buildings and cobbled streets.
Latin America is a land of mountains, valleys, rainforests, beaches, volcanoes, picturesque towns and amiable people. Not a single destination for the traveler but hundreds of living stories to explore. Latin America covers much of the territory on the two American continents and includes the following regions which retain a common charm:
Central America Travel
Central America is a different voyage, full of landscapes made up of forests, mountains and beaches. Guatemala will captivate your mind with the secrets of its enchanting Maya ruins; El Salvador with its variety of handicrafts astounds travellers by their beauty; and Belize, with coral reefs for diving and unique caves. Costa Rica will entrap you with its enormous national parks encompassing jungle, lakes, beaches and an abundance of wildlife. In Honduras you can visit the impressive Copán ruins or the amusing carnival of La Ceiba, dive the word famous reefs of Roatan or history buffs may prefer to view the place where Christopher Columbus landed in Trujillo. Nicaragua is synonymous with adventures, beautiful volcanoes, large lakes and jungle to enjoy ecotourism; and finally you must visit the modern Panama with its huge buildings and the famous Panama Canal, a real marvel of modern engineering.
Mexico Travel
Mexico has a wealth of geographical and cultural environments, plus large cities that carry the pulse of modern metropolises. Mexico City is so intense and attractive you need several days to fully know and enjoy it. Other amazing cities rich in colonial architecture include Guanajuato, San Miguel Allende, Merida amongst many others, which only make up a small part of the hundreds of attractions of this country. The culture is inherited, in parts, from the enormous legacy of the Mayan and Aztecs, whom also left remarkable ruins like Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza. In Mexico you can enjoy unique beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the country, ideal for surfing, scuba diving, and fishing or do what most people do, just relax. And without a doubt, Mexico is an excellent destination for the lovers of ecotourism, with many biosphere reserves and unimaginable natural parks, such as those in Chiapas. Do not forget to enjoy the delicious Mexican food, rich as it is exotic.
South America Travel
And finally South America, a beautiful land that offers all kinds of landscapes, from the charm of the Venezuelan Caribbean, and the joy of Brazilian beaches; to the astonishing snowcapped peaks of the Andes, and the glaciers of the south surrounded by pristine forests. South American countries in general are large and full of exciting travels!
Brazil is synonymous with music, joy and Rio Carnival. It has fascinating cities such as Salvador de Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, the imposing Amazonas, animals of Pantanal and hundreds of beaches which are just some of its attractions. Brazil Bus Tickets are here! Argentina is the land of tango and good wine, where natural wonders include the fantastic Iguazu Falls and the beautiful Patagonian landscapes. There you can climb the Aconcagua, the highest peak in America or visit Ushuaia, the most austral city in the world. Find Argentina Bus Tickets here! Peru is waiting for you to discover the fascinating world of the Inca, which is highlighted by the ruins of Machu Picchu, the Inca trail and the city of Cusco. You can also visit the Nazca lines, beautiful beaches and exuberant nature. Peru Bus Tickets are here! Chile is a vast country with a fascinating geography, from the Atacama Desert in the north, its more populated central region and the vibrant and green forests in the south featuring hundreds of islands and incredible landscapes including the postcard-perfect Villarica Volcano. Information about Chile Busses is here! Bolivia will enchant the visitor with its 'Cerro Rico' or Rich Mountain in Potosi, the striking Lake Titicaca, the immense Uyuni Salt flats and the incredible La Paz, with its impossible geography. Bolivia Bus Tickets are here! Ecuador is a land of surf beaches, beautiful handicrafts and pleasant cities such as Quito. There you can visit the Galapagos Islands with their unmatched excursions to meet unique species. Information about Ecuador Busses is here! Colombia, land of coffee, emeralds and Cumbia, will fascinate you in the beautiful Cartagena de Indias, and in the agitated Bogota. Venezuela, is famous for its petroleum, beautiful women and soap operas, plus it is a land of gorgeous Caribbean beaches, jungle and mountains. Discover the extraordinary Morrocoy National Park, the beautiful Margarita Island and the Orinoco River delta which are only a few of the wonders that it has to offer.
Cuba Travel
Cuba is a unique experience, full of contrasts and surprises that invite you to indulge yourself in its history, people and landscapes. This is the land of Rum, the famous 'habanos' (Cigars), rumba and the Cha Cha Cha. The beautiful city of Havana leads you to another time and tests your heart in every corner. The romantic walks by 'El Malecon' and through La Havana Vieja are just impossible to miss. There are more than 300 wonderful beaches with excellent hotels and all the amenities which make Cuba a place for that dreamed holiday. Cuba also has beautiful colonial cities like Trinidad, Cienfuegos or Santiago de Cuba, and hundreds of traditions and festivals to enjoy year round.
The Caribbean
The Caribbean is that paradise that everyone dreams of visiting. Beaches of fine sand and turquoise seas are only a part of the delights to be found on the islands, which are filled with so much music and entertainment. Dominican Republic, with the warmth of Santo Domingo and the delicious beaches of Punta Cana, is one of the favourite destinations for honeymooners; Haiti invites all to know its particular history of black kings and pirates, its contrasts and the famous Voodoo traditions. Jamaica, famous for Reggae and the Rastafarians, and for stories of pirates, is heaven on a beach for those who love to dive, snorkel or surf in a splendid natural environment. Puerto Rico with the force of reggaeton and funny "spanglish," is also the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean.
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