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Towering over the Rio De Janeiro with his outstretched arms reaching 28 meters across, the statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks the city is surely one of the most iconic images of Brazil. Construction began in 1922 and was […]
The world’s largest salt flat is Salar De Uyuni, located high in the Bolivian Andes. A salt flat might not seem like an inspiring destination, but this unusual landscape has to be seen to be believed. This giant desert covers […]
Patagonia is the mythical-sounding region at the southern-most tip of Latin America. Stretching over Argentina and Chile it includes deserts, vast grasslands and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world; think glaciers sliding over snow-capped mountains, jewel blue […]
Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is now served by several good value routes from Europe, making it the perfect spot for a winter sun city break. It’s also a great starting point for touring the wine regions of Mendoza […]
Today’s stop is one of the new seven wonders of the world; the ruins at Chichen Itza in Mexico. This ancient Mayan city is located in Yucatan, near to Mexico’s Caribbean Sea coast. The city was founded around 600AD, and […]
Overlooking the Pacific ocean, Valparaiso is Chile’s second largest city. It’s the home of the Chilean National Congress and an important Pacific port, with a thriving arts and culture scene and a picturesque historic quarter. The most notable resident of […]
Almost exactly on the equator, Quito in Ecuador is a relaxed blend of traditional Sierra lifestyle and modern city living. Nestled between several mountain peaks, the best views are undoubtedly from the top of the TelefériQo cable car. From here […]
High in the Peruvian Andean mountains, Machu Picchu was built around 1450 as a royal estate with hundreds of servants on site permanently to ensure the ruler was kept in comfort all year round. Although the palace was not far […]
Perched on Colombia’s northern coast looking out into the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena is one of Latin America’s most atmospheric cities. Much of the colonial old town has been preserved, creating a fairy-tale cobbled centre lined with welcoming bars and cafes, […]
Nicknamed the “Wonderful City”, Rio De Janeiro certainly lives up to its billing. Nestled between towering mountains and the wild Atlantic ocean, it’s a city that knows how to live the good life. The former capital of Brazil is probably […]