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Can you imagine crossing from one ocean to the other in just an hour, aboard a train surrounded by tropical jungle? The Panama Canal Railway, one of the oldest in the Americas, offers a short but unforgettable journey: it connects the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean through landscapes that look straight out of a documentary.

If you’re planning a trip to Panama, set aside a morning to hop on this historic train. You’ll experience a unique combination of nature, engineering, and the

On the Caribbean coast and the Magdalena River Delta an hour east of much better known Cartagena, Colombia´s fourth-largest city (pop. 1.2 million) is a thriving port famous for its nightlife, its handsome inhabitants, Caribbean culture, and vibrant Carnaval celebrations. Though with a history stretching back to 1629, these days Barranquilla is somewhat industrial but it has charming neighborhoods, a wide range of shops and huge areas of parks and plazas. Experience the local cuisine of costen

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If you're looking for an exciting place to spend your next holidays, allow us to suggest one of the world's most interesting and welcoming countries. Located in the northwest of South America astride both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Colombia and its people will make you feel welcome and at home whilst you discover amazing new sights, sounds, flavours, and experiences. Here's how:

Fascinatin' Rhythms

The mix of cultures in this country has given rise to some 150 genres of musi

Honduras, located in the heart of Central America, is a country of contrasts—ancient Mayan ruins, pristine Caribbean islands, lush rainforests, and bustling modern cities. Despite being one of the lesser-known travel destinations in Latin America, Honduras offers experiences that rival some of the most popular tourist countries in the region. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a beach lover, or a culture enthusiast, you’ll find something extraordinary here.

If you’re planning your first trip to

Honduras is one of Central America’s most underrated destinations. While many travelers rush to its neighbors, Honduras quietly offers a rich mix of Caribbean beauty, Mayan history, tropical rainforests, and authentic local culture. Whether you’re planning an adventurous backpacking trip or a family vacation, Honduras has plenty to offer for every kind of traveler.

Why Travel to Honduras?

Honduras is blessed with diverse landscapes—from turquoise beaches and coral reefs along the Caribbean Sea t

Tucked away in the southern region of Argentina, El Calafate is a small town that serves as the gateway to one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the world—the Perito Moreno Glacier. With its vast ice fields, towering ice walls, and shades of blue that change with the light, this glacier is a spectacle that leaves visitors spellbound. For Indian travelers, El Calafate offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience, combining adventure, serenity, and a unique connection with nature.

The Perito

Once overlooked by tourists when going to Latin America, Medellin is now one of the most visited cities, not only for short vacations, but even for long-term stay. The welcoming spirit and vibe of the place and its residents is so attractive to people of different walks of life—mostly remote workers, slow travelers, and retirees, who after experiencing Medellin for what was a short visit is now looking into staying for good. Because of the increasing number of visitors, Medellin has continually

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Cuba is one of the Caribbean´s most popular countries with visitors because of its paradisiacal beaches, lovely landscapes, handsome architecture, compelling history, its infectious music, and its tasty cuisine. In capital Havana all of this is distilled into a marvelous must-visit - and of course this is where you´ll find the most and best restaurants and cafés in the entire country.

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Typical Cuban Dishes

Ropa Vieja

One of the most classic island dishes of all, "old

by Jazzmine Raine

The main reasons millions come to Cuba each year are (primarily) beaches and (secondarily) culture. But the lag in the country’s development since 1959 has been a boon for ecotourism, leaving the island with quite a few natural treasures for visitors to discover, from hidden waterfalls to castaway beaches, national parks, and conversatories. I recently discovered one such gem in the Sierra del Rosario mountains just over an hour’s drive west of capital Havana.   Allow me to intr

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is home to some of the most fascinating remnants of the ancient Maya civilization, and among them, the Tulum ruins stand out as a spectacular destination that combines history, culture, and breathtaking coastal scenery. Nestled on a cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, the Tulum archaeological site offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past while providing stunning natural beauty. For travelers interested in exploring ancient mysteries, a Tulum Ruins tou

We were up at silly o' clock in our hotel in San José for our 2½-hour drive to Tortuguero, a 312-square-kilometre (194-sw.-mile) national park on the country´s Caribbean coast, with a variety of ecosystems, including rainforest, mangrove forest, swamps, beaches, and lagoons. We just had time for a coffee and some pastries for breakfast, but were promised a much more substantial second breakfast en route. In the town of Guápiles, we stopped for our first substantial meal in Costa Rica; scrambl

Municipalidad de Miraflores

This country´s capital is a vibrant modern metropolis of around 10 million, with excellent dining, nightlife, nearby beaches, and an atmospheric, UNESCO World Heritage colonial core dating back to 1535. And it´s also home to a number of Incan sites as well as others which are not just pre-Columbian but also predate the Incas; these huacas are temples, funerary, administrative, and commercial centres spread throughout the modern city, and provide a fascinating look at P

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by David Escribano

This country´s northernmost department (like a state or province), Petén, is also not only its largest, but home to most of its ancient Mayan archaeological sites. Tikal is by far the most famous, but others deserve to be better known, and none more so than Yaxhá, the region's third largest city - which some like just as much, and which you'll likely have practically to yourself, with only howler monkeys and perhaps a small smattering of other visitors for compa

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Though mostly shabby and decrepit except for its UNESCO World Heritage colonial core, Habana Vieja, being restored for the tourism trade with the help of the Spanish government, the European Union, and other international donors, the capital of Cuba is truly one of the more remarkable cities in all the world, as millions of new visitors have been discovering each year since the régime started increasingly opening up the island to visitors in the years following the 1991 collapse of its

Paolo Lucciola

Some of the world’s most famous ruins can be found in this expansive, steamy lowland peninsula covering the southern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo (as well as, many people don’t realise, northern Belize and the Guatemalan state of Petén, home to Tikal). The two best known, Chichén Itzá and Tulum, are celebrated for a reason.  But if you’re particularly fascinated, as I am, with the Mundo Maya, you’ll want to add several more days to your visit here, as the

 grandriver; all other photos Keith Kellett

We were up at silly o'clock for this trip, but we caught the 62-year-old Bridge of the Americas (top) at sunrise, and that's quite a sight.

It is said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That might be true for dates, job interviews and the like, but it doesn’t necessarily apply to places. We’ve visited a number of cities we weren’t too impressed with at first sight, but grew to like.

Panama City struck us as a warren of hig

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Most major cities and many towns in LatAm of course pull out all the stops to ring out the old and ring in the new. But a few are particularly special for a truly unforgettable NYE experience. And here are five excellent examples:

Rio de Janeiro

I don´t have to tell you that Rio knows how to party, and Copacabana Beach hosts one of the most famous New Year's Eve celebrations (known here as Reveillon) in the world, attracting millions of revelers (many dressed in white for good luck). T

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Chile´s vibrant capital (pop. just under seven million), set in a spectacular setting surrounded by the Andes, is a city which combines a rich history with compelling culture both traditional and contemporary (including a rich legacy of art both in world-class museums and galleries and on its streets). Throw in a handful of charismatic bohemian neighbourhoods, a thriving nightlife, and a delicious dining scene, Santiago has something to offer for everyone who wants to get a taste of