Latin America
Travel to Latin America
Latin America is located in the southern hemisphere and stretches from Mexico in North America to Patagonia in Argentina. Latin America is a diverse region with different countries, cultures, and languages. Spanish and Portuguese are the most widely spoken languages, but there are many local languages and indigenous cultures in the region. Each country has its own unique charm and distinctiveness, so it is worth exploring multiple destinations if time permits. Latin America offers a wide range of experiences and attractions. From enjoying local food and drinks in Mexico to dancing salsa in Cuba or embarking on an adventure in Patagonia, Latin America has something for everyone's taste!-
La Plata: A Great Day Trip from Buenos Aires
La Plata is a less known destination for international travelers but the city is ideal for a day trip from Buenos Aires. The city is located only a one-hour train ride from Buenos…
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The Mataderos Market in Buenos Aires: The Best Things to See and How To Get There
The Mataderos Market should be on your bucket list for visiting Buenos Aires if you want an authentic experience of a traditional Argentine market. Feria de Mataderos, as the market is called in…
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Public Transportation Guide: How to Take the Bus in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, the public bus net covers the city extensively in a complex (and at most times almost incomprehensive) net of 180 different bus lines. Each different line can be differentiated by…
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A Guide to Currency Exchange Rates in Argentina (UPDATED 2023)
Currency exchange rates are on everybody’s lips in Argentina. You don’t have to spend a long time in Argentina before you realize that. The Argentine peso’s rate compared to the American dollar is…
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Argentina Travel Guide: The Best of Northwest Argentina
A trip through the Northwest Argentina province of Jujuy will take you through landscapes of multicolored mountains, giant cactus, salt lakes, and low-built colored houses. Jump on for a trip through the Northwestern…
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How to Visit Argentina’s Fourteen-Colors Mountains (Cerro de Catorce Colores)
Hidden by the end of a bumpy mountain road in the province of Jujuy, you will find Argentina’s Fourteen Colors Mountains. The mountains are also known as Cerro de Catorce Colores, and it…
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How to Spend One Day in Jardin, Colombia
One of the most magical experiences, I had while traveling in Colombia was my visit to Jardin, a pueblito located between mountain tops in the Antioquia province. A little charming village with colorful…
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Are they trying to scam me? My arrival to Bogotá, Colombia
Ustedes son todos monos? I looked puzzled at the old man who supposedly should lead me to my taxi. I had just arrived at the airport in Bogota; exhausted, and tired. All my…
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How to Use a Local Shared Taxi in Havana
Cuba’s properly most well-known and popular asset is the old mid-century colorful cars scrolling the streets throughout the island. A classic tourist attraction in Havana is to rent one of those iconic cars,…
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5 Useful Spanish Expressions in Colombia for Travellers to Know
When I traveled to Colombia, I was surprised by how difficult I found Colombian Spanish to begin with. There were so many new words that I did not know the meaning of, so I…
