| 1. San Jose, Costa Rica | Add to eGuidebook
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| San Jose is the social, political and commercial center of Costa Rica, and it's more cosmopolitan and prosperous than many cities of Central America. San Jose is a pleasant place to visit, although it has comparatively few colonial structures, and most travelers use it a stepping stone to somewhere else in the country. Volcanoes and mountains ring the city's neighborhoods and suburbs; cloud forests, raging rivers and rain forests lie within a few hours' drive.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 2. Belize | Add to eGuidebook
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| Belize has become a rising Caribbean star among those seeking adventurous eco-travel and biodiversity in Central America. Instead of pirates or settlers carving a living from the jungle, Belize now draws travelers intent on its vast expanses of rain forest, rich collection of birds and animals, long stretch of coral barrier reef and plentiful Maya ruins.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 3. Costa Rica | Add to eGuidebook
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| Costa Rica travel is practially synonymous with ecotourism-travel focused on education about and preservation of the environment and natural resources. Costa Rica's national parks and nature preserves boast a huge variety of mammals, reptiles, rain-forest plants and especially birds: Some 850 avian species are packed into the relatively small country, making a Costa Rica vacation a memorable one.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 4. Honduras | Add to eGuidebook
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| Honduras offers an array of different vacation experiences, ranging from resort-oriented getaways for divers and snorkelers (in the Bay Islands) to Mayan archaeological treasures (at Copan) to eco- and adventure-travel (on the north coast and in the rain forest).... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 5. Panama | Add to eGuidebook
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| Panama has good potential as a vacation spot with its mountains, protected rain forests, fascinating wildlife, beaches and coral reefs, and opportunities for deep-sea fishing. Visitors can see historic sites and admire Panama's Spanish-colonial structures and flourishing Amerindian cultures.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 6. Buenos Aires, Argentina | Add to eGuidebook
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| Buenos Aires is a wonderful combination of sleek skyscrapers and past grandeur, a collision of the ultrachic and tumbledown. There has always been an undercurrent of melancholy in B.A. (as Buenos Aires is affectionately known by local expats), which may help explain the residents' devotion to that bittersweet expression of popular culture in Argentina, the tango. Performed in the streets, in cafes and theaters, the tango has a romantic and nostalgic nature that is emblematic of Buenos Aires itse... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Add to eGuidebook
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| Rio de Janeiro Brazil-sensuous, chaotic, sophisticated, open and friendly-is one of South America's gems. The Cidade Maravihosa (Marvelous City), as Brazilians call it, displays a unique blend of contrasts: old and new, tremendous wealth amid crushing poverty, an urban metropolis nestled around mountains and a huge forest. And all of Rio de Janeiro is symbolically embraced in the outstretched arms of Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 8. Sao Paulo, Brazil | Add to eGuidebook
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| Sao Paulo-or Sampa, as residents call it-is one of the largest cities in the world, sprawling like a land-guzzling monster. It's full of high-rises, and the streets are an endless bustle of sidewalk traders, shoppers and sharp-suited business folk. Traffic jams in Sao Paulo are ubiquitous.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 9. Santiago, Chile | Add to eGuidebook
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| Santiago, like Chile in general, has enjoyed a renaissance of cultural, intellectual and especially commercial activity for two consecutive decades. The Andes Mountains overlook Santiago's eastern edge, and their snowy peaks provide good hiking, skiing, rafting and kayaking-and the beach is only a short drive away. Small wonder it is the country's capital and largest city, and one of the largest urban metropolis' on the continent.... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 10. Caracas, Venezuela | Add to eGuidebook
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| Caracas is a popular place to talk about, although few people think of it as an ideal travel destination, despite the fact that its international airport is a hub for airlines serving the rest of Latin America. Traffic is chaotic and there always seems to be congestion, making movement in the city slow (even on the metro, at peak hours, the trains barely move).... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | 11. Cartagena, Colombia | Add to eGuidebook
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| The Cartagena city walls stand as a romantic reminder of its glorious past. They attest to the stubbornness and resolution that Cartagena's inhabitants exhibited in defending themselves from the assault of countless fleets and armies. Las murallas, as the walls are known, were the city's main defense against pirates in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The walls played a crucial role during the wars of independence from Spain at the beginning of the 19th century and shielded the city fro... Goto Destination Guide » |
| | | 13. Lima, Peru | Add to eGuidebook
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| Lima, the City of Kings, is a dynamic, vibrant city full of contrasts. Modern skyscrapers stand beside pre-Incan pyramids that cover entire city blocks. Formerly just a stopover en route to the tourist mecca of Cusco and the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, visitors to Lima are now spending more and more time soaking up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in Peru's capital city, where fine museums and world-class dining combine with thousands of years of history. Whether you are shopping in designer boutiqu... Goto Destination Guide » |
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