A sunshine destination, Aruba, has lots to offer in terms of activities both during the day and in the evenings. There is world-class windsurfing, water-skiing, diving, fishing and of course sunbathing. At night there is choice of cabarets, discos, live music shows and exotic drinks. The...

Barranquilla is one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia. It's worth to travel and be witness to one of the most representative festivities in the whole Latino American region: the Carnival. It is ranked as the second in South America, but truly they have their own charm and can be a very...

Bogota Colombia’s noisy; grid locked and exciting capital is well worth a visit, despite its (largely undeserved) reputation for danger. The city’s lovely colonial quarter, La Candelaria, makes an atmospheric retreat from the city bustle, while other highlights include the world famous Museo de...

Buenos Aires Argentina’s capital city is one of the most atmospheric in Latin America and has a unique European flavour like no other South America city. Though its wide tree-lined avenues and architecture were inspired by those of Paris, Buenos Aires is very much its own place, with...

The third largest city in Colombia, Cali, is known as the 'Capital of Salsa' and also for its relaxed atmosphere. Cali, located in the Cauca Valley, has the largest industrial area in Colombia and is home to the most important sugar mills. It is a pleasant city that has shopping centres, excellent...

With a population around 4 million, Caracas is the capital and more populated city in Venezuela. It is located close to the Coast (La Guaira Port), but at an altitude of 800 meters (2400 feet), which gives it an unique climate. Definitely for tourists, it is the best activity around the city,...

Cartagena, Colombia's most fascinating city and a World Heritage Site, has great history and is a very quaint place. Cartagena founded in 1533, the great walled city of Cartagena de Idias on the Caribbean coast, was the main Spanish port in northern South America for several hundred...

Curacao is one of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean. It is located 40 miles off the coast of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba, and 30 miles west of Bonaire. Curacao is the largest of the five islands and the government of the Netherlands Antilles is located here. The...

Ecuador's largest city and port, Guayaquil, has undergone large amounts of renovation over the years to offer more tourist opportunities. Guayaquil will probably become your favourite place in Ecuador. The eyes of the world are watching this city more and more closely as of late, since it has been...

Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in the city centre. Lima has a lot...

Colombia's second city, Medellin, is an attractive town in the Aburra Valley is possibly best known for the culture , happy people, its gardens and flowers.This extremely attractive town serves as the industrial and commercial centre for the surrounding region of Antioquia.  Medellin has a...

The country’s capital and the world’s second largest city (19 million inhabitants), Mexico City sits at the spiritual and geographical heart of Mexico ands is fascinating blend of pre-Columbian, colonial and modern architecture and culture. One thing to say about Mexico City is that you will...

Panama City is one of Latin America’s most cosmopolitan capitals, combining the intrigue and energy of its modern high-rise baking district with the laid back street life and Spanish colonial architecture of its historic city centre and the antiseptic order of the former US-controlled canal-zone...

Punta Cana is part of the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. The area is best known for its beaches, which face both the Caribbean and Atlantic, and it has been a popular tourist destination since the 1970s. Is full of inclusive resorts, water-sports and sunshine. Punta...

Set at an altitude of 2800m in a valley at the foot of the soaring Pinchincha volcano, the Ecuadorian capital has a beautiful old colonial quarter of narrow streets lined with exquisite churches, monasteries and mansions that warrant a day or two of exploration. The modern new town is packed...

Cariocas (residents of Rio) say that God made the world in sex days and on the seventh he created Rio de Janeiro, the cidade marvihosa (marvellous city). One of the world’s most exciting cities, Rio is spectacularly set between jungle-covered mountains and beach-lined Guanabara Bay. Don’t miss...

A small archipelago in the Caribbean (it’s actually closer to Nicaragua than Colombia), San Andres has an unique colure, a fusion of Jamaican and Colombian, marked by soca music and Creole-speaking in habitants, while the islands; clear blue waters and coral reefs make them a great destination...

The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, in the Central Valley is a laid back but busy city.The population of this city is probably half of the whole country. It contains the primary airport, the University of Costa Rica, the US' and other embassies and many museums, cultural venues, hotels, markets,...

Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the centre of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of 520 m (1,706.04 ft) above mean sea level. Although Santiago is the capital, legislative bodies meet in the coastal town...

Sao Paulo overwhelms the senses with its size. With over 10 million inhabitants, it is the world's third largest city and the largest in South America. Sao Paulo and its rival Brazilian city, Rio de Janeiro, have often been compared to New York and Los Angeles respectively. If Rio got famous...