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Bariloche |
Situated on the banks of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Bariloche is the heart and soul of the famous Lake District, on the border between Argentina and Chile. The city features a...
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Buenos Aires |
Located on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is a modern and dynamic city that still keeps some of its old traditions. One of...
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El Calafate |
El Calafate is a small frontier town located in southwestern Argentina, on the border with Chile. This region of extreme natural beauty is mostly famous for its pristine...
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El Chalten |
El Chaltén is a small village located 140 miles from El Calafate in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of mythical Fitz Roy. Popularly known...
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Mendoza |
Mendoza is located two hours by plane from Buenos Aires. Although the city was founded in 1561, it shows very few relics of its original buildings since three...
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Puerto Iguazu |
Puerto Iguazu is the gateway to the famous Iguazu Falls on the Argentinean side. The falls are formed by 275 separate waterfalls, ranging in height from 130 feet...
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Puerto Madryn |
Colonized by Welsh immigrants, Puerto Madryn is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, 41 miles from the Trelew Airport. The Welsh settlers named it after...
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Salta |
Salta is one of Argentina's largest provinces. It is located in the northwest of the country, bordering Chile to the west, Bolivia to the north and Paraguay to the...
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Ushuaia |
Ushuaia, commonly referred to as the southernmost city in the world, is a remote and important enclave for sailors, tourists and fishermen. The island was discovered in 1520 by...
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| Belize |
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Ambergris Caye |
The most popular of Belize’s offshore cayes, Ambergris has been defined as the capital of carefree and casual. A popular tourist motto...
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Belize City |
Belize City is the main gateway to the country. The former capital city still boasts British Colonial buildings, some of which have been reconverted into...
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Cayo District |
Located in the western interior of Belize, bordering Guatemala, Cayo is a 1,500 square mile district that encompasses a good portion of the Maya Mountains...
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Dangriga |
Dangriga is the most important settlement of the Garifuna people, a mixture of African slaves and Caribbean Indians, who arrived here in the earlier part of the 19th century.
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Mountain Pine Ridge |
The Mountain Pine Ridge is 300 square miles of forest reserve that is south of the Western Highway in the Cayo District. Access to the reserve is via the...
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Orange Walk |
Orange Walk, a large district situated north of Belize City, is a wild area dominated by deep forest, several Mayan ruins, and the largest bird list in...
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Placencia |
Slithering down the coast like a snake, Placencia parallels the Southern coast of Belize for nearly 15 miles. On the western side, a narrow finger-shaped...
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| Bolivia |
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La Paz |
The capital and modern urban center of Bolivia was founded in 1548. It is the world’s highest capital city at an altitude of 11,922 feet above sea level. The Spanish influence in the city can be appreciated in its ...
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Lake Titicaca |
The Sacred Lake of the Incas is the cradle of several ancient civilizations. Considered the highest navigable lake in the world, this enormous lake of unusual deep blue color marks the natural border between Bolivia and Peru. The highlights of the lake...
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| Brazil |
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Angra dos Reis |
Angra dos Reis is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil, encompassing 365 islands and 2,000 beaches. Located 60 miles south of Rio, on the famous...
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Buzios |
Armaçao de Buzios, once a supply point for French pirate ships, gained international status with the visit of French actress Brigitte Bardot in the 60's, when...
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Fernando de Noronha |
Fernando de Noronha Island is part of Brazil's most famous archipelago encompassing 21 islands and islets. The archipelago is the peak of a 4,000-meter deep volcanic mountain, which has become the habitat of interesting animal species, including...
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Iguazu |
Located in the border with Argentina and Paraguay, Foz do Iguazu is a charming town that serves as the Brazilian gateway to the imposing and famous...
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Manaus |
Amazonia is the world's largest tropical rainforest, spanning more than half of Brazil. Within the 2.5 million square miles of the Amazon Basin resides a...
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Pantanal |
Pantanal is derived from the Portuguese word "pantano" which literally means "swamp". The Pantanal is one of the world's most immense and...
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Praia do Forte |
One of the most beautiful coastal regions in Brazil, located some 50 miles from Salvador is Praia do Forte. It is now a quiet resort, with a strong emphasis on preservation...
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Recife |
Located on the world famous northeast coast, Recife is Brazil's fifth largest city. Called The "Venice of Brazil" thanks to its canals and waterways, which criss-cross the city and...
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Rio de Janeiro |
Blessed with a wonderful natural setting wedged between mountains and the sea, watched from above by Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado...
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Salvador |
Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia is the fourth largest city in Brazil with a population of just over two million. The city is situated in the...
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Sao Paulo |
Sao Paulo is the most important financial and cultural center in South America, regarded as a gateway for international business. The commerce of...
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| Chile |
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Chiloe |
The "Grand Island of Chiloe" is a land of myths and magic -- of emerald rolling hills shrouded in mist and picturesque bays lined with brightly painted fishing boats. Residents here live in palafitos, rickety and charming shingled houses with...
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Easter Island |
Also known as Rapa Nui, Easter Island is the most isolated island on earth. It owes its origin to three volcanoes which erupted some three million years ago: Poike, Rano Kau and Maunga Terevaka.
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Peulla |
Located in the heart of the Lake District, Peulla is the eastern port of Lake Todos Los Santos. The emerald green waters that surround it are almost as exciting as the launch rides across it. The daily...
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Puerto Natales |
Puerto Natales is a quaint town located half way between Punta Arenas and Torres del Paine. It is also the arrival point for travelers coming from El Calafate in Argentina. Scenic tours from the town...
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Puerto Varas |
The scenic Lake District is a collage of millenary forests, emerald lakes, snow-capped volcanoes and mighty rivers. It is this variety of stunning landscapes and natural wealth that has gained the region the title of the adventure and ecotourism...
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Punta Arenas |
Punta Arenas is located at the bottom of the South American continent on the Strait of Magellan. This red and blue roofed city, sloping gently from foothill to docks, bustles with prosperity as the center of one...
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San Pedro de Atacama |
The Atacama Desert, the driest in the world, stands out as the highlight of any trip to Northern Chile. In this imposing scenery, it is possible to visit numerous ancient fortresses and villages...
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Santiago |
Santiago is an architectural collage of old Spanish colonial charm, European elegance, and North American suburbia. In the city center are pedestrian malls with cobblestone walkways lined with shopping galleries, fountains, cafes, movie theaters...
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Torres del Paine |
Formed by granite pillars that soar almost vertically above the Patagonian steppe, Torres Del Paine is South America’s finest national park. Located in Southern Patagonia, three hours by car from...
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Vina del Mar |
Vina del Mar, just north of Valparaiso, is a combination of a pacific resort and a cosmopolitan city with a spicy mix of beaches, lush gardens, and nightlife. Located only 74 miles from...
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| Costa Rica |
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