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El Calafate Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2010
The gateway town to Patagonia’s blue Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park, El Calafate is also a resort destination bordering Lake Argentino. Birdwatchers flock here to watch the ...
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3 Days in Puno: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
The city of Puno is rarely considered most beautiful destination on Lake Titicaca; the modern and somewhat scruffy city is a working port town. It is a destination not only for tourists, but also ...
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3 Days in Iquitos: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2012
Peru’s famed “Gateway to the Amazon” was once just a humble Jesuit outpost in the jungle, until the Industrial Age. With that revolution—particularly after the widespread adoption of the ...
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Machu Picchu 100 Year Anniversary
Written by Cusco Expert: Hernan, Peru, March 2011
At 11,200 feet above sea level, Cusco is the heart of Tahuantinsuyo, Perus's pre-Colombian Empire. Cusco today is the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America, a fascinating and colorful ...
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Valparaiso Tours from Santiago
Written by Viator, August 2010
Chile is one of South America’s most diverse, stable and prosperous countries, and Valparaiso exemplifies all of these. From its rich, European-influenced cultural heritage to its bustling seaport, ...
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3 Days in Bogota: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2012
This enormous city of more than eight million people is a world-class cultural destination, with some 60 museums, scores of gorgeous Spanish colonial churches, and dozens of pretty parks, plazas, ...
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Day Trips To Uruguay
Written by Viator, February 2012
Just across the shimmering Rio Plata (Silver River) from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, lies the oft-overlooked country of Uruguay. Peaceful and green, this tiny nation of 3.3 million is ...
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Day Trips to Quirigua
Written by Viator, April 2012
Like Copan, Quirigua is another popular archaeological site which is home to ancient Maya artifacts. Located in south eastern Guatemala (120 miles from Guatemala City), this one mile area features an ...
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3 Days in Bariloche: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2013
San Carlos de Bariloche (commonly, Bariloche) is the undisputed capital of the Argentine lakes region, and as such, also for adventure tourism, hiking, skiing, flyfishing, horseback riding at nearby ...
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A Day in Rio de Janeiro
Written by Viator, October 2012
Rio de Janeiro, a city of incomparable natural beauty and incurably addictive culture, isn’t usually categorized as a one-night stand. In fact, once travelers have breathed in the intoxicating ...
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Art Lovers’ Guide to Rio
Written by Ernest White, January 2013
Rio de Janeiro might be known more for its beautiful natural setting than for its artistic tradition, but that doesn’t mean the Marvelous City can’t serve up a mean art scene. From massive public ...
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Bariloche National Snow Festival in Argentina
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, July 2012
The stunning mountain town of Bariloche is Argentina’s top destination for active travelers year round, offering amazing hiking, mountain biking and climbing during the summer. Once the June snowfall ...
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Best Day Trips from Buenos Aires
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Whether you’re escaping the stifling summer heat or just looking to get out of the city, there are plenty of great day trips to take from Buenos Aires. From galloping across the steppe with ...
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Best Places to Travel with Kids in Brazil
Written by Ernest White, March 2013
When people think of Brazil ,
they don’t usually think of it as a family-friendly destination.
Sun-splashed adult playground is what initially comes to mind, but
throughout South America’s ...
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Bicycling in Rio de Janiero
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, April 2012
Though Rio is one of Latin America’s largest cities, with some 6.3 million people in the city proper, and (in)famous for its security problems, it also happens to be outstandingly bicycle friendly. ...
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