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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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A Spectacular Drive Off the Beaten Path
Written by Anne D, USA, March 2011
I’ve been living in Ecuador now for six months, and since well before I got here I’d been hearing great things about the Quilotoa Loop in Cotopaxi Province. My boyfriend came to visit so this past ...
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Bird watching in Costa Rica
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013
Costa Rica is teeming with exotic wildlife with lush rainforests populated with everything from exuberant monkeys to menacing crocodiles; sloths slinking in the shadows and jungle pathways misted ...
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Hiking El Penol from Medellin
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, December 2012
One of the most relaxing day trips from Medellin
is an excursion to El Penol. This popular outdoor destination is
located about 86km (53mi) northeast of Medellin proper, close to the
adorable ...
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Hiking the Lares Trail to Machu Picchu
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, July 2012
The epic hike to the sacred city of Machu Picchu is one of the most coveted adventures in Latin America. People plan their vacations—or even years of their lives—around taking this magnificent walk ...
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Hiking Trails in Belize
Written by Lebawit Lily Girma, March 2013
There are several ideal hiking spots in Belize, a few with clearly marked trails, often located within a jungle lodge’s property, at a national park, or in the surrounding jungle of a Mayan ...
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New Discoveries Tempt Visitors toward the Moche Trail
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, March 2011
Though most archaeologically inclined travelers headed to Peru plan their visit around magnificent Machu Picchu and other wonderful ruined cities surrounding the old Inca capital of Cuzco, Peru is ...
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New Transoceanic Highway Through the Amazon
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2011
In the works for almost 40 years, the Transoceanica will soon be completed, winding 5,500km (3,400mi), like a paved river, from the Brazilian Atlantic to the Peruvian Pacific. With a single bridge ...
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Train Travel In Peru
Written by David J, February 2013
Peru has a very limited train network, but the lines that do exist offer a great alternative to domestic flights and long-distance buses. Tourists can travel with PeruRail throughout the year, but ...
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Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, July 2012
Sloths, or “perezosos,” are quite common in Costa Rica, and can be found everywhere from the cool cloud forests of Monteverde to the steamy lowland jungles along both coasts. Regardless, they can be ...
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