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Outdoor Activities in Ambergris Caye
Written by Viator, October 2012
Ambergris Caye has numerous attributes that make it ideal for outdoor activities. The island is within a mile of the Belize Barrier Reef, is surrounded by mangroves and a lagoon and is closest to two ...
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Rio de Janeiro Tropical Islands
Written by Viator, August 2010
Even if your visit to Rio de Janeiro is a short one, you should budget a day or two to travel to some of the exotic tropical islands surrounding the marvelous city in the Green Coast Region. A ...
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Beaches of Punta del Este
Written by Viator, July 2012
When visiting the “Monaco of South America,” the main attraction that draws visitors is the beautiful beaches. The most famous and iconic beach is Playa de los Dedos, where you’ll find the famous ...
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Barra de Cunhaú
Written by Ernest White, March 2013
Situated halfway between the northeastern coastal cities of Natal and João Pessoa in Brazil, the lovely stretch of beach called Barra de Cunhaú calls visitors from around the globe, all ...
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Best Surf Spots in Brazil
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2012
With some 7491km (4644mi) of fabulous Atlantic coastline, it’s no surprise that Brazil has dozens of spectacular surf spots to explore. While it is best known for its sandy-bottomed beach breaks, ...
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Chile’s Best Beaches
Written by esmith, February 2013
In a country like Chile, with 3,000 miles of coastline, you might imagine a tropical paradise, palm-fringed, white-sand beaches with long stretches of sand. In a word, yes. And no. Chile has many ...
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Costa Rica's Best Beach Towns
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2012
This sliver of paradise caught between the crashing waves of the
Pacific and beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean is a dream come true
for beach lovers. Costa Rica offers something for ...
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Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, May 2012
It can be tough to leave the marvelous city, as its seemingly endless attractions—beaches, rainforests, nightlife, and so much more—conspire to keep the traveler here long past his or her plans. But, ...
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Isla Salas y Gomes
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, February 2012
Not far from enigmatic Easter Island is another, lesser known island paradise, long uninhabited and a safe haven for the wildlife that has been all but exhausted around its more famous neighbor. ...
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Jericoacoara
Written by Ernest White, February 2013
One of the most popular “in-crowd” beaches in the world with one of the most difficult-to-pronounce names, Jericoacoara (jerry-kwa-KWA-ra)—b.k.a. Jeri—is a little slice of paradise on the northern ...
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Maracajaú, The Brazilian Caribbean
Written by Viator, November 2012
Perched just north of Brazil’s tourist gateway of Natal, near where South America juts into the Atlantic at its easternmost point, the pristine sands of Maracajaú—dubbed the Brazilian ...
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Morro de Sao Paulo
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, October 2012
When you really want to get away from it all, this island paradise in a remote corner of Bahia State awaits. The island is officially named Tinhare, but everyone calls it Morro (“Hill”) for the main ...
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Outdoor Activities in the Galapagos
Written by Ernest White, February 2013
Straddling the equator and offering up some of the most memorable ecological experiences in the world, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands house some of the planet’s most unique wildlife amid a striking, ...
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Outdoor Activities on Caye Caulker
Written by Viator, October 2012
Smaller than neighboring Ambergris Caye, but with equally flat waters, a nearby reef, a lagoon and mangrove side and constant trade winds, there’s plenty to do on Caye Caulker for nature enthusiasts ...
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Rio’s Best Beaches
Written by Ernest White, March 2013
Songs tout the beauty of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches and beachcombers, and for good reason. Brazil’s “Marvelous City” boasts nearly 50 miles of powdery beaches, stretching south and west from ...
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