Our Travel Journey: Latin America & Beyond
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Arequipa, the White City, stands as a testament to Peru’s rich historical and cultural tapestry. With its stunning colonial architecture, vibrant culinary scene, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers an enriching experience for every traveller. The city’s blend of traditional and modern influences, framed by the dramatic backdrop of Volcán Misti, creates a unique setting
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Cali, Colombia’s third-largest city, blends rich history, vibrant salsa culture, and diverse districts. Founded in 1536, it boasts a warm climate, stunning landscapes, and renowned landmarks. Embracing modern tourism, Cali reflects resilience through its artistic heritage, making it a lively destination for visitors exploring its diverse offerings.
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Guatemala with its intricate blend of Mayan heritage, Spanish colonial architecture, and natural beauty dominated by towering volcanoes, Guatemala presents such a varied experience in one of the most interesting countries in the Americas.
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Since 2007, El Salvador has remarkably transformed, with efficient border crossings and improved safety, especially in San Salvador’s historic center. Highlights include the impactful Iglesia El Rosario, local bus travel to coastal La Libertad for surfing, and the charming town of Suchitoto, known for its colonial beauty and artisanal indigo textiles.
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From San Jose an early morning Tica Bus to Granada, Nicaragua. The bus journey was quite long and border crossings in Central America seem to take much longer than those in South America. Leaving Costa …
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We arrived in Panama City via a flight that transited through an extremely cold Atlanta. The first few months of the year are some of the best to visit Central America, in that it is …
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The final leg of our Mexican tour was the Yucatan Peninsular. From Palenque we took the bus to the old colonial port of Campeche. Because the Yucatan is very flat, mostly less than 50 metres …
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Oaxaca has become one of the major cultural destinations in Mexico, and is the type of city where you can simply take time out and just absorb its many attractions. It was the first city …
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We arrived in Mexico City after a long flight on the 11th January 2023 and while the airport was fairly busy we were safely through it complete with bags and a simple immigration process and …
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Going South from the Zona Cafetera, the number of tourists is greatly reduced, especially as distances are greater from the major population centres of Bogotá and Medellín and international tourists stick to the arc between …
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