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What is your image of Buenos Aires? Swirling dancers melted together while dancing tango? Evita waving from the balcony of the Casa Rosada? Juicy steaks roasting on an asado grill? Grand boulevards with a Parisian feel? And what’s the deal…
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At first it seems simple. You want to explore the iconic Galapagos islands—the incubator for Darwin’s belief-shattering research. You find a flight and a hotel and plan to see everything from giant tortoises to playful sea lions. What you may…
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No TVs. No internet. No cell reception. If you truly want to connect, you must first disconnect. And for that, there is no place like THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD. It is here, like nowhere else, that you can connect…
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Street Art of South America is famous for its beauty and, often, political statements or social movements. From Valpo (Valparaiso, Chile) to Colombia to Brazil, street art turns grey concrete into vibrant color and comment. What could be more fun…
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If you think travel is all fun and games. You’ve only been as far as the corner Stop N Go. Anonymous Traveling on the Mighty Amazon, a river that is 4,000+miles (6,516 km) long, spans the South American continent-east to…
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At the beginning of a new Spanish class at Santa Fe Community College, I introduced myself to Pam, the lady sitting next to me. We chatted briefly. At the next class, she told me about Vamonos de Fiesta!, a two-week…
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Eco-tourism is what brings nearly 200,000 tourists annually to Mindo, usually to decompress after visiting the Galapagos. Eco-tourism is key to the beauty of this town located in the Mindo-Namillo Cloud Forest of Ecuador, a short 2.5 hour bus trip…
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Machu Picchu is Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice of the World’s most beloved landmark. Want to go? You don’t need a loan even though internet comments decry the high price tag. But, with just a few tips and some effort on…
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The small fishing village of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador offers relaxing entertainment: exploring Isla de la Plata, ocean kyaking, whale watching, cloud forest with birds and monkeys, or simply relaxing on Playa los Frailes (Ecudor’s most beautiful beach). Tours Isla de…
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Tourists visit Puerto Lopez, Ecuador for three major reasons: Isla de la Plata, whale watching and the beach. What they miss is a lesson in fine chocolate making at Chocolates Pacha. Angel Zurita and Veronica Alvarez, owners, begin by cultivating…
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