Great destinations in Latin America

in travel •  7 years ago 

When someone wants to "disappear" for a few days, they will choose South America
America, especially South America, is for those who want a quiet holiday. Across South America, tourist destinations are rising rapidly in rustic and fresh lands. More and more visitors are coming to towns and regions not only to "hide" themselves, but to explore this mysterious land.

  1. Quito, Ecuador

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For many years, the only reason that visitors come to Ecuador is the Galápagos Turtle Island, while the capital city - filled with food, beer, and history - is no less impressive. Prices are much cheaper than a German town - still unknown. Situated at the foot of Pichincha Mountain in the Andes Mountains 2,740 meters higher, the city of 1.6 million still retains the pleasant atmosphere of an exotic village. It is one of the best preserved historic sites in South America, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 40 churches and 16 monasteries - one of which is the famous San Francisco Monastery. It also houses the oldest brewery in the entire southern hemisphere, founded in 1566.

  1. Antigua, Guatemala

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Antigua is a wonderful atmosphere. Located at the foot of three volcanoes, 1 hour drive from Guatemala International Airport, Antigua is the former colonial capital and once the center of the famous Mayan kingdom. Colorful buildings and cobblestone streets invite vagrants to seek peaceful rest from around the world. Antigua - is romantic, is actionable and someday may be your new home if you leave it enchanting. The natural beauty and straightforwardness of the people as well as the attractive prices have even made some tourists begin to learn Spanish to integrate here.

  1. Guanajuato, Mexico

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Guanajuato is a "hot spot" with a vibrant atmosphere, a favorite place for locals as well as foreigners from more than 60 countries, with Grammable colonial architecture, luxury hotels, Impressive cuisine and temperate climate all year round.

Visitors to Guanajuato for a dip in the area's natural hot springs. And this is also the only place where you can try local Mexican wines at wineries such as Cuna de Tierra or La Santisima Trinidad.

  1. Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Buenos Aires is influenced by Europe but still retains the typical South American style, so the city is called "Paris of South America." Certainly no South American city has such international diversity. European influence is present in everything from food, architecture to even the time spent dining.

Argentina has the finest beef in the world, with Sicilian specialty bakeries with tomato sauce and thin cheese. If you want to have afternoon tea as English, Argentinean restaurants are ready to serve by themselves also do it every day. And like the Spaniards, the Argentines tend to have dinner for about 10 hours and partying until the sun rises.

  1. National Park Torres del Paine, Chile

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You will wonder if you are still on Earth when it comes to the national park Torres del Paine of Chile, because in fact, there is no such place. There is a 100km long road that runs through pristine forests, rolling around lush green lakes halfway up the mountain, crossing a wooden bridge across the river ... You do not have to worry about accommodation because there is always The cozy lodges to stop every night, or can camp under the starry southern sky.

  1. San Juan, Puerto Rico

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If you do not want to feel "guilty" about sleeping too much during beach vacations, go to San Juan. The nightlife here is extremely exciting when it is named the informal gay capital of the Caribbean. You can walk on the sand and swim in the turquoise waters of Condado before heading to Circa Bar, a lively beach club lit by neon lights with famous DJs. The excitement of the locals will ensure you a long day of fun.

  1. Cartagena, Colombia

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Cartagena is like a miniature Barcelona with sunny beaches, pristine blue waters, smooth white sand, and vibrant nightlife. This could be the reason why on weekends you will find on the beaches filled with families from Bogota playing alongside foreign visitors.

After a day at the seaside, you can stop at Café del Mar to enjoy a drink overlooking the walls of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, a 17th-century colonial fortress that stands on the old city. , Colorful colonial buildings, churches, and eye-catching ornamental dishes are golden in the sunset sun.

  1. Buzios, Brazil

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Until the 1960s, Buzios was still a fishing village of Brazil, although this island is located on the beautiful peninsula reaching the sea. Then famous actress Brigitte Bardot appeared here, making the world to keep an eye on this beautiful Buzios. Today's narrow streets are full of shops, guest houses and modern seafood restaurants. But the town still carries an unmistakable Brazilian tune, especially at weekends when samba dancers from Rio fill up bars and clubs in Rua das Pedras.

  1. Arequipa, Peru

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Built from white volcanic rock and has more than 300 sunny days per year, the second city of Peru has a splendid look. The entire historical center of Arequipa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with baroque churches, dark Santa Catalina monasteries and disturbing Plaza de Armas. Perfect for all this is El Misti, one of the three volcanoes around the city, though sometimes they worry the people here too. The dishes in Arequipa include specialties like rocoto relleno and chupe de camarone, all of which are "washed" with local beer or ice cold Inca Kola. For visitors wanting a picnic, Canyon Colca is a place not to be missed. At 3,270 meters, it is almost twice as large as the Grand Canyon.

  1. Granada, Nicaragua

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What is Granada? It's old world architecture, volcanic, and cheap wine.

When the "conquerors" came to South America, this was the first place they built a city and it was named after a place in southern Spain - Granada. This "copy" city is on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. Here you will see old Spanish-speaking Irish exiles with an Aboriginal people alongside long-haired wanders, and you'll soon understand why Nicaragua is famous for its rum. In Granada, there are buildings with centuries-old Baroque architecture. There are many buildings that have degraded over time, but one of them is the Cathedral of Granada or the Iglesia de Xalteva, which has been restored to its original state.

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Beautiful places want to visit all of them!