When the Quito to Latacunga railway line opened in 2008, it was quickly added to the list of the most spectacular railway journeys in the world. Passing close to several active volcanoes and circling the mountains in a series of dramatic switchbacks, the route became very popular with foreign tourists, eager to see the fabulous scenery [...]
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How did you find out about this place?’ shouts our bemused Brazilian companion, clinging to the back of our beach buggy as we traverse through endless dunes of sand. Spend any time in the North East of Brazil and it’s hard not to hear about Jericoacoara. Wherever we travelled along the northern tip of [...]
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You can smell them long before you see them and their sound fills the air before you get the first glimpse of them basking on the rocky beach. Even if you’ve seen sea lions before, the sight of such a vast colony of brown and grey creatures lazing in the sun is sure to make [...]
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While most visitors to Peru have a visit to Machu Picchu firmly at the top of their must-see lists, the natural attractions of the Amazon Basin draw visitors from around the world to marvel at one of the most bio-diverse regions of our planet. Manu National Park Manu National Park spreads over an enormous 1.5 [...]
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For those looking for a South American adventure away from the crowds along Rio’s beaches or the much visited Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Bolivia offers a wealth of natural and cultural attractions. A trip around Bolivia offers the chance to see some of the world’s most remarkable scenery, in a country where you’ll quite [...]
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No-one is quite sure how capoeira started, although it’s commonly accepted that its roots lie with the 16th century Africans who were shipped across the Atlantic as slaves. When its proponents first arrived in Brazil activity of this sort was not permitted and so it was performed in secret. Resembling more of a self-defence ritual, the movements [...]
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Take a walk along the long sandy beaches of Rio de Janeiro and images of glamour are never far away. Tanned, athletic types enjoy the sun or play ball games while others pose to anyone and everyone in some of the most elegant (or daring) swimwear you’re ever likely to see. In fact you could [...]
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It’s hardly a surprise that Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Latin America. Despite occupying a small area (it’s less than half the size of England) Costa Rica offers a bewildering abundance of natural wonders. Active volcanoes, lush jungle, wild rivers and beautiful coastline somehow all manage to squeeze into this [...]
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While most visitors heading to Peru have a visit to Machu Picchu at the top of their must-see list, an increasing number are discovering that the road between the main tourist hub of Cusco and Machu Picchu itself has plenty of reasons to stop and explore a little further. The area known as The Sacred [...]
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Wake up at the traditional boutique hotel, Legado Mitico, where all rooms are individually styled and named after a famous Argentinean. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the wood panelled library before heading off to explore the fashionable city of Buenos Aires. Take a taxi to Recoleta Cemetery; a ‘must see’ not only due to the [...]
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