Getting to and from The Nasca Lines

The best way to see the lines is from a small plane. These depart from nearby Nasca, and also from ......

Colombia Internet

Internet: Internet cafés are found in towns of any significant size. Connections are usually fast (most have broad band) and ......

Colombia Phones

Colombia Country Code: 57 Colombia Cell Phones Cell phone use in Colombia is overtaking traditional landline use. Mobile phones in ......

Getting To and From Refugio Bartola

The best way to visit the reserve is on a day tour from Boca de Sábalos or, better still, El ......

Taxes and Fees for Entering and Exiting Nicaragua

Nicaragua Fees and Taxes at the Airport Nicaragua charges a fee for all tourists entering and leaving the country, Whether they ......

Buses and Cars to and from Nicaragua

Nicaragua Buses Crossing the border on an international bus is also an easy process as the driver will help you with ......

Flights to and from Nicaragua

Nicaragua Airports and Airlines Nicaragua has two international airports, though you will probably fly into (or out of) the Augusto ......

Ferries to and from Nicaragua

Nicaragua Ferries to and from Costa Rica Although there are several possible ways to enter and leave Nicaragua by boat, only ......

Traditional Ecuador Food

In the Andes, varieties of choclo (grilled corn) and potatoes are popular and plentiful. Originating from the country's highlands, llapingachos ......

Ecuador Drinks

Fruit Drinks With the mouthwatering selection of exotic fruits, Ecuador has many delicious (and cheap) fruit juices, or jugos. Popular fruits ......

International Food in Ecuador

If after your share of guinea pig you find yourself hankering for a familiar burger, burrito, or pizza, don't panic. ......

Ecuador Seafood

Seafood is a popular and plentiful food choice in Ecuador. Lobster dinners can be enjoyed along the coast and are ......

Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Ecuador

Vegetarians traveling in Ecuador will be pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of vegetarian and vegan food options in popular ......

Ecuadorian Soup

Soup is by and large the most popular and diverse type of food from Ecuador. The first course of most ......

Fanesca: Ecuador's Traditonal Easter Stew

Fanesca is a traditional, thick, rich soup that is served almost everywhere during the Easter period in Ecuador. What's Fanesca? A large ......

Getting To and Away from Waspam and Rio Coco

The easiest way to travel to and from Waspám is by air. La Costeña flies three times a week, on ......

Telephone Abroad

Again, the best option for making calls to family and friends back home is to use the locutorio call center. ......

Cell Phones

When attempting to use your personal cellular phone brought from home, check with your current provider to ensure it will ......

Insurance in Bolivia

Taking out a travel insurance policy is an essential precaution for all tourists who plan on traveling to Bolivia, or ......

Tips for Budget Travelers

Budget travelers brace yourselves... Bolivia is where it’s at. Decent hostels for under $3 (20 Bs.) per night, a train ......

Lake Titicaca Tours

Although you can go via public boat, it is also an option to head to Titicaca on an organized tour. ......

Car Rentals in Guayaquil

To rent a car in Guayaquil, all you need is a valid drivers license from your home country. Some companies ......

Around Curicó

The land around Curicó is much more interesting then the city itself. Natural beauty in the shape of lakes and ......

Parillada Velamar Beach

A longtime favorite with both locals and travelers, this seaside restaurant serves up all kinds of seafood and plate options. ......

Getting to and away

To make sure you get to this tiny town, pay attention to the road, as Ralún is at the end ......

When to go

Most rainfall occurs in Los Vilos during the summer months of December to Febraury. However, that does not stop thousands ......

Getting to and away

The main access to Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is from Panguipulli along the  Huahum Passage, that leads to San Martin de ......

Before You Go

Chile has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, making it an easily accessible country to travel to. When you’re packing, don’t forget ......

Tourist Information

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Peru Adventure Tours

Peru Adventure Tours offers half-day bicycling trips around Nasca, which take visitors to see the aqueducts created by the Nasca ......

When To Go

Oruro’s winter months of May - July can be bitterly cold, with temperatures dropping well below freezing at night. It’s ......

When to Go

January to April is the rainy season, when the canyon springs to life with flowers and greenery. The warmest and ......

Getting To and Away from Tolhuin

By Bus Buses and minivans travel daily from Rio Grande to Ushuaia via the National Route 3, stopping at the ......

Colca Festivals

Colca Festivals Like Huancayo, Puno, and the shores of Lake Titicaca, Colca has a reputation for vibrant festivals. If you can, ......

When to Go to Ushuaia

The warmest months in Ushuaia are October through April, averaging 46 F (7.7 C). These months don’t usually see much ......

Things To See and Do

Most people come to the northern highlands not to see monumental sights, but to get a sense of the culture. ......

When To Go

The northern highlands is cooler than the rest of Nicaragua, with temperatures ranging from the high 20’s to low 30’s ......

History

The northern highlands is where Nicaragua’s left-wing nationalist movement was first conceived by icon Augusto Cesar Sandino in the 20’s ......

Highlights

Gallery of Heroes and Martyrs – This small but powerful museum in Esteli is a must for anyone desiring insight ......

La Ruta del Cafe

While exploring any of the five departments of the northern highlands, observant travelers may notice posters and brochures around town ......

Insurance

Taking out a travel insurance policy is an essential precaution for all tourists who plan to travel to Venezuela, or ......

Insurance

Taking out a travel insurance policy is an essential precaution for all tourists who plan to travel to Paraguay, or ......

Insurance

Taking out a travel insurance policy is an essential precaution for all tourists who plan to travel to Uruguay, or ......

Insurance

Taking out a travel insurance policy is an essential precaution for all tourists who plan to travel to Brazil, or ......

Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

In Southern Peru, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon offer plenty to keep travelers occupied for several days, with spectacular scenery, ......

Getting Around by Train

The Chile railroad network is not what it once was, and it is not the most convenient option for traveling ......

Getting Around by Bus

Chilean buses are some of the most comfortable on the continent, which is a blessing because journeys can be painfully ......

Did Butch Cassidy Really Die in Bolivia?

Everyone who has seen the movie knows that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were killed by the Bolivian police ......

Nicaragua Fast Facts

Before the construction of the Panama Canal, early plans called for a canal to be constructed across Nicaragua. Nicaragua is ......

Argentina Timeline

11,000 BC: First archaeological evidence of humans in Argentina 1480 AD: Inca Empire expands into northwestern Argentina 1516: Juan Solis becomes first ......

Things to See and Do in Quito

If you have a limited period of time in Quito, don't miss a tour of the Centro Histórico at night ......

Nightlife in La Alameda

The Centro Historico isn’t well known as one of Mexico City’s main nightlife areas. Hardcore party people would be best ......

When to Go to El Chaltén

January through March are the nicest summer months in Patagonia, with an average temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit (13.3 celsius), ......

Getting to Oyacachi

Driving from the town of Cayambe head south on the main highway to Quito (or if coming from Quito to ......

Safety in the Osa Peninsula

The most common crime you have to watch out for in Costa Rica is petty theft. It is socially and ......

Julio Cortazar

Even though he spent most of his writing time in France, Julio Cortázar (1914-1984) is the quintessential Argentine writer. His ......

Getting To and Away from Piedras Blancas

There are a four entry points to the park: chacarita, esquinas, bonito and La Gamba. La Gamba is the only ......

Chile by numbers

The Republic of Chile Capital: Santiago de Chile Independence: 18 September 1810 (from Spain) Head of State and Government: President Michelle Bachelet Jeria ......

Culinary vocabulary

Drinks Agua (fria/al tiempo/caliente) : (cold/room temperature/hot ) water Agua de hierba / infusión de hierba / té de hierba: herb tea Batido: ......

Dance, Theater and Comedy in Chile

Theater and dance are deeply rooted in Chilean culture, with many existing companies dating back to the 19th century.  Although ......

Minor Health Problems

While Chile is considered a relatively safe and healthy country preparation and prevention are essential. There is always the possibility ......

Tuxtla: When to Go

The spicy food and music of Tuxtla match its climate. Tank tops can be worn year-round, covered only on summer ......

Safety in Chile

Although most visits to this Chile are trouble-free, you should still be aware of potential risks. Earthquakes Chile lies on ......

Parque Natural Dos Rios

Zip lines, rafting, fly fishing, trips to the rainforest, tours in restored “citroneta” Citroen 2CV are just a few of ......

Villarrica volcano

The climb of Villarrica itself is only open if the active volcano is not on alert. You absolutely need to ......

Los Ojos del Caburga waterfalls

An easy bicycle ride is the one out to Los Ojos del Caburga, a beautiful set of waterfalls that tumbles ......

José Daniel Ortega Saavedra

The man who would twice serve as Nicaragua’s elected President was born in 1945 in La Libertad. José Daniel Ortega ......

Augusto Sandino

Some called him an outlaw and others a hero, but whatever his label, Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino was indisputably a ......

Embassies and consulates in Honduras

United Kingdom Honorary Consul Colonia La Reforma, Calle principal No. 2402 Tegucigalpa, Honduras Tel: (+504) 237-6577, 237-6459 Fax: (+504) 238-3361, 238-4097 Email: ......

Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and Consulates Argentina Managua: Calle Prado Ecuestre 235 B (interseción con calle los Mangos), Tel: (505) 2-55-0062 / 55-0089 ......

The Giza pyramids

The Giza Necropolis stands on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. This complex of ancient monuments is ......

Egypt background

Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East. The great majority of its estimated ......

History

Egypt (known in Arabic as Misr which means the "civilization" or "metropolis") has endured as a unified state for more ......

When to Go to Temuco

Temuco has a temperate climate. The winter months, April through August, are the coldest and rainiest. Temperatures reach only 12-15°C ......

Taxi

In front of the main Cotrans bus terminal are always taxis waiting. They are cheap and will take you around ......

La Fé

This is one of the best known restaurants in town, recommended by both tourists and locals for their excellent Caribbean ......

Cardy Adventures and Bike Rental

Cardy Adventures offers a wide selection of exciting, adventurous, professionally guided & all inclusive tours. City tours, Boat tours, Ecotours, ......

Religion in Nicaragua

By Ricardo Segreda Ever since the Spanish conquest of Nicaragua in the 16th century, its population has been predominantly Roman Catholic. ......

Gay Nicaragua

By Ricardo Segreda The leftist overthrow of the conservative Somoza dictatorship in 1979 inspired hope for many homosexual Nicaraguan men and ......

Gay Chile

By Ricardo Segreda In general, "machista" attitudes towards gender and sexuality are conservative throughout Latin America, but there are latitudes ......

Gay Bolivia

By Ricardo Segreda Bolivia, being the poorest nation in South America, is also one of the least flexible and tolerant in ......

Bolivian Cinema

By Ricardo Segreda The evolution of Bolivia's film industry is virtually inseparable from this country's political history. Indeed, shortly after the ......

More On Laguna De Apoyo

By Alvaro Vergara Laguna de Apoyo or Amictlan (as it was known to indigenous peoples) is the 23,000 year-old 48 square-kilometre ......

Safety

This place attracts a lot of tourists and it also attracts thieves, mostly opportunistic ones. Use common sense and don’t ......

Peru-Chile Border Crossings

Many plant and animal ítems cannot be taken into Chile from neighboring countries. You will have to fill out a ......

Getting to Maitencillo

Driving from Santiago: take route 5 Norte until Nogales. Then take route F-20 until you come to routes F-30-E and ......

Posada del Emancipador

Though currently home to the Canadian Red Cross (for earthquake volunteer work), this collection of five modern bungalow-style condominiums is ......

The Viking Age

Despite their small size and hardly intimidating culture, Scandinavia played a ruling role in European history. From the 700’s to ......

Tumbes Tours

The Tumbes area harbors many attractions for the visitor. Besides the kilometers-long beaches with year-long warm seas, there are several ......

Tumbes Services

Centro Información Turística, Tumbes' tourism office, is on the second floor of Malecón Milenium (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tel: 52-1757,URL: ......

Zorritos Services

Zorritos' tourism office in the Municipalidad operates only in the summer high season. The only bank in Zorritos is Banco de ......

Máncora Services

In the city hall is an iPeru information booth that is sometimes staffed. You can also visit www.vivamancora.com for more ......

Chicalyo Services

Chiclayo's iPeru office is the place to go for information on all the city and its neighboring villages have to ......

Trujillo Services

Trujillo's iPeru office has good maps and information about the city and surrounding region (Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sunday 8 ......

Huanchaco Services

Only during the summer months (December-March) does the tourism information kiosk next to the pier operate. Two ATMs serve Huanchaco: ......

Studying tango and visiting milongas

As visitors to Buenos Aires seem to be more interested in learning Argentina's national dance form than its language, the ......

Travel Tips

Be prepared to spend time, especially in terms of money, if traveling on your own due to transportation infrequency. The ......

Getting to and away from the Alta Guajira

Places in the Upper Guajira are difficult to reach, except by private car or on tour. If you are willing ......

Getting to and away from Palomino

Take any Riohacha-Santa Marta bus and ask the driver to let you off at Palomino (from Riohacha, bus $6.35; to ......

Services

The tourist office in Plaza de la Aduana is a recommended first stop before you embark on any sightseeing in ......

Getting Around

In a Latin American country, it is all right to make the general  assumption that buses might not always run ......

How to get there

Buses leave from Barichara’s main square at 6 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m. and leave Guane for Barichara at 6:30 ......

Artisan Markets

Many of the clothes and tools now sold as artisan crafts in Argentina were once practical items from the everyday ......

Why V!VA Creates Better Travel Guides

VIVA’s mission is to inspire travelers and enable a superior travel experience by providing more up-to-date, trustworthy and relevant information ......

V!VA's Code of Ethics

As representatives of V!VA Publishing Network, the writers of V!VA Travel guides will serve as “travel critics,” as ready to ......

Bucaramanga When to Go

Ask Bucaramanguenses (or in slang, Búcaros, after their soccer team) when it is best to visit their city and the ......

Highlights

Without a doubt one of the most spectacular sites in Colombia are the anthropomorphic statues on display in parks in ......

History of the Upper Magdalena River Valley

The departments of Tolima and Huila, which make up the majority of the Upper Magdalena River Valley, have played host ......

Colombia's Economy: Past and Present

In the latter half of the 20th century, with the emergence of cocaine as a major international commodity, probably no ......

Health and Safety

SAFETY Villa Carlos Paz is generally safe, but try to avoid walking alone or outside of the city center at night. MEDICAL ......

When to Go

Although it is surrounded by mountains, Villa Carlos Paz has one of the most agreeable climates in Argentina, averaging 30 ......

About Us

Who We Are VIVA is an online community of adventurous international travelers that love to journey off the beaten path and ......

Information Resources

Government Pages Colombia — http://web.presidencia.gov.co, http://www.gobiernoenlinea.gov.co U.S. Embassy, Bogotá — http://bogota.usembassy.gov British Embassy — http://www.br ......

Environmental Issues in Colombia

Colombia has one of the richest eco-systems in the world. The country is roughly 51 percent rainforest, and 68 percent ......

Colombian Dance

As long as there has been music, there has also been dance, and as with Colombian music, Colombian dance evolved ......

Colombia's Political Situation Today

As with most Latin American countries, Colombia's political history has been one of civil wars, social injustice, corruption, and violence.  ......

Introduction to Colombian Culture

Culturally, Colombia is one of the richest countries in South America, integrating three continents worth of tradition through music, dance, ......

Colombia's Political System

Like the American system of government, Colombia's political structure is divided into executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, with ......

Málaga Holidays and Fiestas

Málaga commemorates its patron saint, San Jerónimo, the first week of January. Besides the usual masses and processions, there is ......

Colombian Flora and Fauna

Colombia has the highest concentration of diverse of species in the world, along with the greatest concentration of species indigenous ......

Tourist Information

There is a tourist office located at Plaza Independencía on Mitre 387, which provides visitors with maps and will offer ......

Laundry

Lavadero Sarmiento (Sarmiento 363) Tel: 029-6-543-4233. Lavadero Aldo  (M. Jones y Pellegrini) Tel: 029-6-543-6900.  ......

Medical

Hospital Adolfo Margara (28 de Julio 160) Tel: 029-6-542-7542. ......

Keeping in Touch

Correo Argentino is on Calle 25 and Mayo and Mitro. Locutorio del Centro (25 de Mayo 219) has telephone, fax, ......

Money

Most banks in Trelew have ATMs, and will exchange money and cash travelers checks. Banco de la Nación is located ......

Getting to and Away

There are flights from Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Ushuaia to Trelew’s airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Marcos A. Zar, located 5 ......

Meet the Boot Camp Instructors

  Dr. Christopher "Crit" Minster Dr. Cristopher Minster is currently an instructor at the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, and a ......

Boot Camp Testimonials

See below testimonials from our most recent Boot Camp, in Oaxaca, Mexico: "I was wary about succumbing to an internet ad, ......

Timeshares Argentina

Fall in Love with Argentina Every Year Argentina is a country rich in history, culture and vibrancy. The subtropical flowers ......

Getting around Medellín

The city of Medellín may still be paying for the metro system built in 1995, but it is dazzlingly new, ......

Lorraine Caputo Interview

Lorraine Caputo is on assignment for V!VA, traveling solo through Colombia. V!VA staff caught up with Lorraine on the road and ......

Population of Colombia

The population of Colombia is 44,400,000 (2007), with an annual population growth of 1.43% (2007). Ethnic groups comprise mestizo (mixed ......

Religion in Colombia

When it comes to religions in Colombia, Roman Catholicism is far and away the most prevalent. Brought from Spain in ......

Popayán: When to Go

Popayán has four seasons of two distinct types of weather. January to March you can bask in sun and warmth, ......

The History of Popayán

Popayán was another of the Colomban cities founded by orders of Sebastián de Belalcázar in 1536. It was initially governed ......

Getting to and From Popayán

Minibuses ply the narrow streets of Popayan ($0.65); catch Transpubenza Ruta 5 from Calle 8 and Carrera 6 for the ......

Popayán Safety

The Valle del Cauca witnessed intense guerrilla activity for several decades. Travel is safer now under the Uribe patrols of ......

Popayán Services

TOURISM OFFICE The Oficina de Turismo Popayán is located on a side street, two blocks from Parque Caldas, across rom ......

Argentina Boot Camp

The Argentina / Brazil Boot Camp has been postponed.  Other V!VA Boot Camps to be held this year include: Guatemala, 10-14 August Mexico, ......

Outline Syllabus

The week-long V!VA Boot Camp for travel guidebook writing will cover the following areas: • Daily excursions into the city to ......

Essential Applicant Characteristics

The essential and desired applicant characteristics are detailed below. The most important requirements are, by far, the ability to write, ......

Application Process

To apply for any of the V!VA Travel Guides’ Boot Camps, you will need to follow the process below carefully. ......

FAQs

What does the price include? The price includes one week of classes on how to write content for travel guidebooks. It ......

Boot Camp

V!VA Travel Guides offers Travel Writing Boot Camps in a variety of cities across the Americas. V!VA's Boot Camps are five-day ......

Viva List Latin America Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW BOOK ON LATIN AMERICA TURNS TRAVEL WRITING UPSIDE DOWN VIVA Travel Guides announces its newest book, V!VA ......

Get Involved

Participate in V!VA Travel Guides! There are many ways to get involved with V!VA. Here are just a few: First, you ......

Getting around Peru via airplane

There are currently 64 airports in Peru, and five major domestic airlines -- Wayra, StarPeru, Aero Condor, LAN Peru and ......

Getting To and Away from Huánuco

Huánuco has its own airport if you want to make the Temple of Kotosh one of your destinations but are ......

Jarachik Restaurant

Visit the Jarachik Garden Bar & Restaurant, which offers both indoor and outdoor seating. We open every morning at 7:30 ......

Safety in Huaraz

In addition to hikers' concerns in and around Huaraz, the city itself poses a few dangers. Even if you’re not ......

Getting To & Away from Huanchaco

Three combi routes run between Trujillo and Huanchaco: A, B and H-Corazón (daily 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. $0.40-0.50). From this coastal ......

Safety in Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

Petty theft is common in Arequipa, so be sure to leave anything of value back at the hostel. Also, beware ......

Getting to and from Trujillo

By Bus For travelers heading to Trujillo via bus from Ecuador, there are a number of busses that leave from ......

Inca Trail Porters

You've waited so long to trek these rugged 43 kilometers to that Incan Holy Grail, Machu Picchu. But after two ......

Getting to and from Aguas Calientes

There are no buses or roads that go to Aguas Calientes, the stopping-off point to access Machu Picchu – at ......

Getting to the Colca Canyon

Most people who visit the Colca Canyon from Arequipa hire a professional tour guide, which is fairly inexpensive: costs run ......

The train from Cusco to Puno

The train ride from Cusco to Puno is one of the highest in the world, 3,500m (11,500 ft), and one ......

Services in Barranco

Lavanderia Neptuno For your clothes laundering needs, visit Lavanderia Neptuno. Av. Grau cda4. Supermarkets There are two large supermarkets in Barranco. Plaza Vea ......

Services in San Isidro

DHL DHL is easily accessible for all of your mailing and shipping needs. Ausejo Salas 153, floor 3, Tel: 51-12-321-976, Monday ......

Organized Tours

There are a number of operators who can provide guided tours of Peru. A number of these are based in ......

Responsible Tourism in Peru

Tourism is an extremely important source of income to Peru. Support this nation by encouraging local industries. Eat at local ......

Etiquette in Peru

South Americans are polite, and Peruvians are no exception to this rule. When entering restaurants, a store, or even browsing ......

South American Explorers Club, Peru

The South American Explorers' Club has a fairly strong presence in Peru, with clubs in both Lima and Cusco. The ......

Bargaining

Bargaining is the name of the game in Peru in the markets and often in the craft shops too. Indeed, ......

Minor Health Problems

Altitude Sickness When traveling in the Peruvian Andes, it is important to rest for a few days and drink lots ......

More Serious Health Problems

Hepatitis A and B. It is recommended to get vaccinated against hepatitis A, since this strand of the disease can be ......

Safety in Peru

Generally, travelers to Peru stand out, as is the case in most of the rest of South America. You are ......

Health and Safety in Peru

While traveling in Peru, it is important to feel safe and at ease and not focus on all the potential ......

Inca

The ancient and modern people of the Andes are often incorrectly referred to as the "Inca."  In fact, only the ......

Sandboarding in Peru

Sandboarding is a specialty in Peru, particularly in the Ica Desert region. Many of the hotels and hostels at the ......

Language

Spanish was brought to Peru in the 16th Century by the conquistadors and today it is the most widely spoken ......

Population

Peru has a population of around 28 million. The annual growth rate of the population is reported to be 1.32%. ......

History of the Sacred Valley

In Quechua it is known as Vilcamayo, and in Spanish El Valle Sagrado de los Incas. This fertile valley, irrigated ......

Photography Contests

Got a great shot of a Guatemalan sunset or Inca ruins? Enter our cover photo contests and you might win ......

The South American Explorers' Club

The Quito branch of the South American Explorers’ Club has recently experienced something of a renaissance, thanks to new management ......

Border crossing in Peru

For tourists from most non-Latin American countries, all you need to enter Peru from its official entry points with Ecuador, ......

Peruvian Departure Tax

As of April 2006 the international departure tax for Peru is $30.25, which can be paid in dollars, solés, or ......

Peru by bus

Due to the country's poor economy, Peruvians travel by more by bus than other form of transportation, and so do ......

Carnival

Carnival, which is celebrated each year in February or March the week before Lent, is Latin America’s version of Mardi ......

The Day of the Dead in Ecuador

Celebrated throughout Latin America as a result of the combination between indigenous beliefs and Catholic religion, the Day of the ......

Getting to and away from Lago Agrio

The quickest and most convenient way to get to Lago Agrio is to fly, which only takes around 30 minutes. ......

Getting to and away from Coca

Coca is fairly well serviced by road and air. The most convenient way to travel to Coca is flying to ......

Getting to and away from Santo Domingo

The bus terminal is about 1.5 kilometers north of the central part of town, if you head out of town ......

Rafting & Kayaking

Ecuador is considered one of the best destinations in the world for whitewater sports due to the steep drop-offs from ......

Dance, Theater and Comedy

Live entertainment is popular in Quito, with dance shows, concerts, and comedy clubs. Prices are quite reasonable, and the quality ......

Music in Ecuador

Ecuadorians love music. On the streets, in homes, at parties, and on buses- if you’re traveling in Ecuador, you're going ......

Safety in Ecuador

As is true in most Latin American countries, travelers tend to stand out in Ecuador. There is a good chance ......

More Serious Health Problems

Hepatitis If you are planning to live in Ecuador for more than six months or work in a hospital, it ......

Minor Health Problems

Altitude Sickness When traveling in the Ecuadorian Andes it is important to rest the first few days and drink lots ......

Health and Safety in Ecuador

While traveling in Ecuador it is important to feel safe and at ease; do not focus on all the potential ......

Additional Basic Facts

Time Mainland = GMT minus 5; Galapagos = GMT minus 6 Electricity Ecuador's electrical current is 110 volts 60 cycles, ......

Population of Ecuador

The population of Ecuador is 13.9 million (2008). Annual population growth is currently 1% (2008). Ethnic groups include mestizo (mixed ......

Geography of Ecuador

At 283,560 sq km, Ecuador is about the size of the US state of Nebraska and slightly larger than the ......

Flora & Fauna in Ecuador

Nature lovers from around the world are drawn to the rainforests, jungles, cloud forests, deserts, islands, volcanoes and snow-capped peaks ......

Accessing Peru via land

From Ecuador If you are accessing Peru by land from Ecuador, there are Transporte Cifa has busses leaving from such cities ......

Renting a car in Peru

The ratio of cons to pros in assessing whether it is worth it to rent a car is at least ......

Trains in Peru

Due to their high-maintenance costs vis-a-via busses, there are only a limited number of trains running in Peru, but most ......

Hitchhiking in Peru

Hitchhiking in Peru As with most places in Latin America, some common-sense precautions should be used if you are going ......

Transportation in Peru

Trains in Peru Taxis in Peru Renting a car in Peru Hitchhiking in Peru ......

V!VA List Terms and Conditions

When you submit your V!VA List stories and photos, you will be required to check boxes that indicate that you ......

Politics

Ecuador has been a constitutional republic with a democratic government since 1976. The government consists of three main branches: executive, ......

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Office Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Portal Mantas 117-A (next to the ......

Getting to Huaraz

In terms of getting to Huaraz from Lima, go to either Avenida Raymondi or Avenida Fitzcarrald, where you will find ......

Getting to and Away

Puyo is often a starting out point to the jungle, and thus there are regular buses to the area. From ......

Getting to and Away

Although Machala doesn’t have a major bus station, all the bus companies have their own small stations which are mostly ......

Getting To and Away from Quilotoa

Buses from Latacunga leave for Chugchilán via Sigchos (stopping in Saquisilí around noon, then in Sigchos for about 15 minutes ......

Getting to and from Urubamba

The same buses that depart from Cusco to Pisac will also take you to Urubamba, as well as to the ......

Getting to and from Pisac

In terms of making it to Pisac from Cusco, most travelers take either combis or colectivos, vans or mini-buses that ......

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

For those travelling to Cusco from Lima who do not want to take the over 24-hour, non-stop bus ride needed ......

Getting to and Away from Zumbahua

There is a frequent bus service from Zumbahua to Latacunga and vice versa. Buses leave from Avenida 5 de Junio ......

User terms of use

By making use of the Web Site you indicate your acceptance of and enter into an agreement to be legally ......

Getting To and Away from Sigchos

There is relatively frequent bus service to and from Latacunga (3.5 hours, $1.50), and a daily bus that passes through ......

Getting to and away from Ica

Most of the major bus companies are just a few blocks west of the Plaza de Armas: Soyuz / Peru ......

Pueblo Libre History

Originally founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja, this section of town was given a new name in 1821 by none ......

Café la Terraza

This nice, medium-size eatery’s most notable feature is its internal terrace, complete with hanging plants, that add a touch of ......

La Punta Grande

La Punta Grande makes an immediate impression due to its sheer size, seemingly incongruous in a town with such a ......

Getting to and away from Puerto Maldonado

There are two main forms of transport to Puerto Maldonado: truck or plane. Given the poor condition of the road ......

Puno and Lake Titicaca - Highlights

• Take a ride on steamship – Lake Titicaca has some old 19th century steamship relics that are still cruising ......

Northern Peruvian Andes - Highlights

• Kuélap – a massive ruin that was built with much more material than Machu Picchu but is visited by ......

Southern Peruvian Andes - Highlights

• Lago do Junín–The second largest lake in Peru is a must-see, not just for the water but for surrounding ......

Southern Peruvian Andes - Safety

The towns in the Southern Andes are all relatively small, and since there seems to be a correlation between big ......

Southern Peruvian Andes - When To Go

The Southern Peruvian Andes do not see a lot of weather and climate variation, so visiters are able to visit any ......

Northern Peruvian Andes - Safety

There are no major safety concerns in the Northern Peruvian Andes. There are so few visitors to the region that ......

Photography Guidelines

Please follow the guidelines below when selecting photographs for submission to V!VA World: 1. Send all photos electronically. Electronic photo files ......

Viva List World: 333 Most Loved Travel Experiences on the planet

Have you had a V!VA List Experience? Tell the world about your absolute favorite travel story, and get it published ......

Viva List Latin America

Due to hit the book stores in April 2007, V!VA List, Latin America is the first-ever armchair travel book created ......

Getting to and away from Tacna

Tacna is a bit of a transportation hub, serving as the crossing point into Arica, Chile. Buses can be picked ......

When to Go

The best time to visit Cusco is April through October, when the days are hot and dry. However, temperatures drop ......

Getting to and Away

Lima’s airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez, is located 16 km northwest of Lima, about 30 minutes away from the Miraflores ......

V!VA Flyer

We made the flyer, all you have to do is print it out and give it to whoever you think ......

Letter to Friends and Family

You deserve to be recoginized for your work in V!VA List Latin America, but how is that ever going to ......

Politics in Bolivia

The Republic of Bolivia is a democratic republic, with a president, congress and an independent legislative branch. Bolivia’s most recent ......

Monument to the Niños Héroes

Legend has it that during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 six teenage Mexican military cadets chose to kill themselves ......

Contacting Clubs, Organizations, and Alumni Associations

Belong to a club, organization or association? Let them know about your work so that they can spread the word. ......

Pitching to Editors

We’ve made contacting editors easy! All you have to do is click to download the form letter, then fill in ......

Getting to and away from Santa Teresa

Getting here isn't particularly easy, but the journey is beautiful and a little legwork helps keep crowds down. The fastest ......

Pacific Coast North of Lima - When to go

Ironically, both the northern and southern coasts of Peru are sunniest during December through April, while the rest of the ......

Reina del Camino

Reina del Camino offers the most direct bus service available from Quito to Manabí and Guayas. Choose between clase ejecutivo ......

Viva List

V!VA List, Latin America is the first-ever armchair travel book created by an online community of travelers, writers and photographers. ......

Presentation

The V!VA Latin List Presentation Pack will be available in March. Please come back soon. ......

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNIQUE NEW BOOK BRINGS FRESH APPROACH TO PUBLISHING (Quito, Ecuador)—April, 2007—In the age of MySpace and blogging, ......

Book Signings

Step 1: Check to find an event that you can join Go to the Calendar of Contributor Events to see if ......

Book Reviews

The success of V!VA List depends on every contributor playing their part in promoting the book, and now is the ......

Viva List Promotion

The time has come for the final pre-release push of V!VA List Latin America and everyone's help is needed in ......

Calendar

If you would like to add a planned event to the calendar, please contact: editors@vivatravelguides.com with details. April 2007 26th - Quito ......

How to get to La Paz via bus

The journey from La Paz to Copacabana takes three to three and a half hours. In general bus travel in ......

Hotel Playa Blanca

Like the Salt Palace, this facility is carved entirely out of salt blocks. ......

Salt Palace and Spa

Who wouldn't want to come back from a trip and tell people you stayed in a hotel where the guests ......

Atacames Transportation

To get to Atacames from Esmeraldas, walk down 10 de Agosto to the Malecon (Esmeraldas), where you’ll find the TransCostenita ......

Patagonia Tours in Chile

Stunning scenery and wildlife abound in the Chilean section of Patagonia. From the sub-Antarctic Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, ......

Esmeraldas Transportation

A good paved road runs from Esmeraldas to Borbon and San Lorenzo to the north, continuing on to Ibarra in ......

Baldi Hot Springs

Never have hot springs been this good. Put down your $10 deposit at the swim-up bar and relax with a ......

Getting to and from Salta

As the largest city in northwest Argentina, Salta serves as a major transportation hub. The bus terminal, located southeast of ......

History of San Andres and Providencia

History of San Andres and Providencia The first inhabitants of the islands were Miskito Indians who journeyed there from the coast ......

Malecón 2000

The MALECON 2000 is a wonderful hub for many activities in downtown Guayaquil. The term “malecón” is commonly found in ......

Belize Rainforest Tours

Cayes and coast are a popular draw for travelers, but Belize also offers large, lush tracts of undisturbed rainforests where ......

Isabela Hotels

Isabela offers fewer hotels than Santa Cruz, but still manages to offer a range of budget options. You can rent ......

Centro de Estilismo Unisex

Description If traveling has left your hair a bit scrubby, head to Centro de Estilismo Unisex. The friendly owner, Jhoanna, has ......

Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso

On a cobblestone street running next to the historical Plaza Lezama, El Tasso has old-world charm and one of the ......

Ica Wineries

If heaping plates of home-cooked food and glasses teeming with wine spark your interest, then you should definitely head to ......

Pisco - The Beverage

Chile and Argentine may be known for spectacular dry wines, but neither can compete with Peru's sweet grape brandy, pisco. ......

Sandboarding in Ica

You've most definitely heard of surfing and skiing, and probably snowboarding, but sandboarding? Believe it or not one of the ......

Reserva Ecològica Costanera Sur

Accessed from the Costanera Sur boardwalk, the reserve is the best place to escape from the hustle and bustle of ......

V!VA Travel Guides E-Books

The Low-Down on V!VA Travel Guides To bring you the latest, most accurate, most reliable (and of course most interesting) information ......

Guidelines for Photo Submissions

You can submit as many photos as you wish. Our system only allows four photos to be submitted on one web ......

Carnival Dates

Dates for Carnival change every year. It is based upon the Christian calendar. The celebration always occurs the four days ......

History of Carnival

The fiesta of all fiestas, Carnival, or as Brazilians call it, Carnaval, is four days of colorful music, exotic dancing, ......

Peruvian embassies & consulates

Following is a list of foreign embassies and consulates located in Peru. If we are missing your country's embassy, please ......

Visas

Citizens of the following countries can travel to Peru for up to 90 days without a tourist Visa. Passports are ......

Lake Titicaca Homestays

Overview The best way to experience Lake Titicaca and its rich culture is to organize a homestay with a local family. ......

Colca Canyon Festivals

Like Huacayo, Puno, and the shores of Lake Titicaca, Colca has a reputation for vibrant festivals. If you can, plan ......

Terms and Conditions

By checking the "I have read, I understand, and agree to the terms and conditions" box, you agree that the content ......

Nominations

Key to terms: Nominated - Someone has nominated a place but does not want to write about it. Started - A writer ......

Writer Guidelines L!VE List

In order to complete the online form to write about a thing to see or do, you will need to ......

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries constitute Latin America for the purposes of this book? All countries in continental Central and South America, including islands ......

Sacred Valley Trekking

The Sacred Valley and Cusco area is prime territory for anyone keen to get out and stretch their legs in ......

4 Day Inca Trail Trek

To give you a better sense of what the four-day trek involves, we've put together a brief day-by-day summary of ......

Cusco Tourist Ticket / Boleto Turístico General

What is it? Even if you plan to visit only a few places in and around Cusco, it is wise to ......

Birdwatching in Ecuador

Ecuador is a popular destination for bird watching. With upward of 1500 species, it boasts as many species as in ......

Oswaldo Guayasamín

Born in 1919 to humble, indigenous parents, Oswaldo Guayasamín would later mature into Ecuador’s most famous artist. His striking art ......

Culture in Ecuador

Elements of cultura are everywhere you go in Ecuador. From the gilded, glittering 19th-century theaters of Quito to the raucous parades ......

Art and Painting in Ecuador

Ecuador has always been a nation of painters and artists. During the colonial era, Quito built a solid reputation as ......

Travel Tips for Ecuador

Travel means different things to different people. Why are you traveling? Some travel for business, some for pleasure. Some are ......

The Flag Cabrilla

The Flag Cabrilla (Epinephelus Labriformis) is a favorite of divers and snorkelers in Galápagos, as it is very common, prefers ......

Social and Environmental Issues in Ecuador

There are a number of social and environmental challenges facing Ecuador today as the nation tries to balance conflicting requirements ......

White-Tail Damselfish

The white-tail damselfish (stegastes leucorus beebei) is a familiar sight to many Galápagos snorkelers and divers. This fish, much more ......

King Angelfish

The only member of the Angelfish family to be found in Galápagos, the King Angelfish (holacanthus passer) is a favorite ......

Stone Scorpionfish

The stone scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri mystes) is a master of deception, disguising itself as a rock, clump of vegetation, or ......

Bravo Clinid

This small, colorful bottom dweller is a master of disguise: it can change colors rapidly to disguise itself into its ......

Sergeant-Major

A member of the damselfish family, sergeant-majors are commonly seen at most Galápagos snorkeling and diving sites (and around the ......

Stingrays

Peaceful bottom dwellers, stingrays are quite common throughout Galápagos. They are the rays most commonly seen, as they tend to ......

Lima Museums

Perhaps due to its unpleasant climate, Lima is home to numerous excellent museums. Although some of them are clustered in ......

Costa Rica Facts

Quick Facts from the CIA World Factbook Republica de Costa Rica Capital: San José Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC) Exchange Rates: Costa Rican colones ......

Holidays and Fiestas

As is true in most of Latin America, Costa Ricans love to celebrate, and do so with a colorful flair. ......

Getting To and Away From Ecuador

Flights to Ecuador A number of airlines offer international flights to Ecuador. Delta, Continental Airlines and American Airlines all offer airfare ......

Embassies & Consulates in Ecuador

Argentina Quito: Edificio Av. Amazonas 477 y Roca 8th Floor Tel: 2562292 2527624 Fax: 2568177. E-mail: embarge2@uiosadnet.net / feecua@mrecic.gov.ar Guayaquil: Aguirre 104 Tel: 2323574 / ......

Living in Ecuador

Many travelers passing through Ecuador fall in love with the country and decide to stay for an extended period of ......

Ecuador's Languages

Almost all Ecuadorians speak Spanish as either a first or second language. Amerindian languages come a close second, primarily with ......

Responsible Tourism

Tourism is a vital source of income to Ecuador and one that will long outlast the petroleum industry. Support this ......

Hiking Around Quito

Few large cities can top Quito when it comes to nearby hiking and climbing opportunities. Just 65 kilometers (40 miles) ......

When to Go: Mindo

Mindo is small and very popular; therefore, it is essential to plan your trip right, or you may be stuck ......

Transportation to/from Mindo

If you have access to a private car, or don’t mind paying up to $45 for one-way private transportation, the ......

Banco del Pichincha

The Banco del Pichincha is probably the bank that you will notice the most around Quito. Unfortunately, they don't cash ......

Banco de Guayaquil

This bank cashes traveler's checks at a rate of $3 for checks up to $300 in value. For checks higher ......

Banco del Pacífico

This is a smaller bank, with only a few branches in Quito, but one of the few that will exchange ......

Banks and ATMs in Ecuador

Travelers in Ecuador should have no problem withdrawing money from local banks using a debit or credit card with VISA, ......

Marine Life - Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands are an amazing place for exploring underwater habitats. Due to the collision of warm and cool ocean ......

Galápagos Giant Tortoise

The Galápagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus, tortuga gigante) is the namesake of the archipelago. The word “galápagos” refers to an ......

La Ruta de Cirilo

Una caminata de dos horas donde podras disfrutar del bosque tropical humedo, su flora y su fauna y del mar ......

Around the Galápagos Islands

Intra-island transportation is relatively straightforward. You can travel between Baltra or Santa Cruz and the other main islands of San ......

Around Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora consists of one main thoroughfare, so local transportation needs are generally satisfied by your own two feet. Many ......

Transportation To/From Puerto Ayora

After you de-plane in Baltra, you will either meet the naturalist guide leading your pre-arranged tour or you will head ......

Transportation To/From the Galápagos Islands

Flights to the main Galápagos airports in San Cristobal and Baltra depart from Quito and stop en-route in Guayaquil. The ......

Galápagos Transportation

Transportation on the Galápagos is mainly based on boats and planes. The only islands in the archipelago with cars are ......

Galápagos Islands Geology

The Galápagos Island region is one of the most volcanically active areas in the world. The first islands were formed ......

Tourist Class - Galápagos Cruises

The Tourist Class offers lower prices-but not the bottom of the barrel. Boats in this category have few frills, basic ......

Tourist Superior Class - Galapagos Cruises

Tourist Superior Class is generally affordable and has comfortable ammenities like A/C and private baths. Boats in this class are ......

First Class - Galápagos Cruises

First class cruise yachts have spacious, comfortable, and handsome accommodations, very experienced crews, gourmet food, and some of the most ......

Superior First Class - Galápagos Cruises

Superior First Class includes boats that have an extra special touch of elegance and refinement but lack the extravagant amenities ......

Luxury Class Cruises - Galápagos

Luxury yachts are the most expensive, since they have the most lavish accommodations, the most professional crew, the highest quality ......

Galápagos Islands Cruise Boats

The following is a comprehensive list of the ships that currently offer cruise tours in the Galápagos Islands. They are ......

Recommended Reading List

Constant, Pierre. Marine Life of the Galapagos: A Diver’s guide to the Fishes, Whales, Dolphins, and Marine Invertebrates. 2003, Twin ......

Puerto Ayora Shopping

Shopping in Puerto Ayora includes the typical t-shirts and souvenirs-covering a wide range of booby jokes and references-along with books, ......

Puerto Ayora Nightlife

The selection of bars and discos in Puerto Ayora is pretty slim. But the lack of options means that the ......

Puerto Ayora Hotels

Puerto Ayora offers an abundance of hotel choices for all tastes and budgets. Budget hotels are fairly clean, private, and ......

Special Galápagos Cruises

Tour boat companies—in conjunction with private agencies—sometimes offer special tours for families, scuba-divers, photographers, students, and scientists. Most of the ......

Where to Book your Galapagos Cruise

From Abroad Most visitors arrange their tours before arriving to the islands. Since the Galápagos are becoming ever more popular and ......

Ecuador Mountain Climbing

Ecuador offers an incredible diversity of mountains to explore. Within one day's drive of Quito are several glaciated peaks which ......

Ecuador Hiking

There are a number of excellent trips through the Andean páramo (grassland) which features spectacular views of Ecuador's volcanic peaks. ......

Ecuador Mountain Biking

Ecuador offers the cyclist seemingly endless back roads and trails to explore. The Incas, who were legendary road builders, and ......

Ecuador Horseback Riding and Tours

Ecuador provides riding enthusiasts with a surprising range of excellent riding opportunities. You can ride high in the Andes through ......

Backpackers' Packing List

While this is not to be considered an authoritative packing list, here are a few items that we have found ......

Adventure Sports Packing List

River Rafting  Swimsuit; tennis shoes or Teva-like sandals with secure ankle straps; t-shirt (quick drying material is best); easy-dry shorts or ......

Andes Packing List

Because of the rapid change in seasons, bring lots of layers of fast-drying clothes. Fleece and other synthetic fabrics are ......

Galapagos Packing List

Clothes There is no dress code on most boats or in island towns, so pack casual, yet comfortable clothing. Bring ......

Amazon Rainforest Packing List

Rubber boots are a must and are almost always provided at the lodge or through your tour company, up to ......

Ecuador Packing List

The difficult thing about packing for Ecuador is that you have to be prepared for every type of climateif you ......

Quick Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Belize (formerly known as British Honduras) Currency: Belizean Dollar (BZD) Capital: Belmopan Exchange Rate: Belizean dollars per U.S. dollar - ......

Guatemala Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOK República de Guatemala Capital: Guatemala Currency: quetzal (GTQ), US dollar (USD),others allowed Exchange Rate: quetzales per US dollar -7.9465 (2004), ......

Around Tegucigalpa

Drive for less than an hour outside of Tegucigalpa and you will pass several lovely mining communities up in the ......

Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOKPopulation: 2,967 (July 2004)Nationality: Falkland Islander(s)Ethnic Groups: CaucasionReligions: primarily Anglican, Roman Catholic, United Free Church, Evangelist Church, ......

Quick Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTS República de El Salvador Capital: San Salvador Currency: US Dollar Population (July 2008): 7 million Nationality: Salvadoran (s) Religions: Roman Catholic 83% Languages: ......

Nicaragua by Numbers

Country Name: República de Nicaragua Capital: Managua Independence Day: September 15, 1821 (from Spain) President: President Daniel Ortega Saavedra (since ......

Brazil Facts

from CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Republica Federativa do Brasil Capital: Brasilia Currency: real (BRL) Exchange Rates: reals per US dollar - 2.9251 (2004), 3.0771 (2003), ......

Chile Facts

Official Name: Republic of Chile Capital: Santiago People: White and white-Amerindian 95%, Amerindian 3%, other 2% Religion: Roman Catholic 89%, ......

Quick Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Local Long Name: República de Panamá Nationality: Panamainian Capital: Panama Currency: Balboa (PAB) – US Dollar (USD) note: Panama uses ......

Guyana Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTS Historical Background:  A Dutch colony in the 17th century, by 1815 Guyana had become a British possession. ......

French Guiana Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTS Country Name: Conventional long form: Department of Guiana Conventional short form: French Guiana Local short form: Guyane Historical ......

Suriname Facts

FROM CIA WORLD FACTSRepublic of SurinameHistorical Background:  Independence from the Netherlands was granted in 1975. Five years later the civilian ......

Uruguay Facts

(SOURCE: CIA WORLD FACTS) Full country name: República Oriental del Uruguay Area: 176220 sq km (109,500 sq. mi) Coastline: 660 km (410 mi) Location: ......

Around Otavalo

Although many tourists come to Otavalo just for the market, there’s plenty more to do around town. Otavalo is surrounded by ......

Venezuela Facts

Total Area: 912,050 km sq 570,000 sq mi.Coastline: 2,800 km  1,739 sq miClimate: tropical, hot, humid; more moderate in the ......

Otavalo's Markets

The Otavaleños have been long renowned for their weaving skills, and over the last couple of decades have become the ......

Colombia Facts

Official Name: Republic of Colombia Capital: Bogotá People: mestizo 58%, white 20%, mulatto 14%, black 4%, mixed black-Amerindian 3%, Amerindian ......

Paraguay Facts

source: CIA World Facts and the US State DepartmentFull country name: Républica del ParaguayArea: 407,000 sq kmPopulation: 5.58 millionPeople: 95% ......

Peru Facts

Area 1,285,216 sq km (496,224 sq mi) Population 27,126,000 Capital Lima 8,180,000 Religion Roman Catholic Languages Spanish, Quechua, Aymara Literacy 91% Life Expectancy 69 Currency nuevo sol (the current exchange rate is roughly three soles ......

Bolivia Facts

Official Name: The Republic of Bolivia Capital: La Paz People: Quechua 30%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry) 30%, Aymara 25%, white ......

More on Hotels in Ecuador

In recent years, there has been a proliferation of eco-lodges across Ecuador, basically environmentally-friendly hotels often set in large, protected ......

Ecuador Food and Drink

Food in Ecuador is diverse and plentiful, thanks to the land's varied climate and vegatation. The country boasts a wonderful selection ......

Around Baños: Río Verde

Río Verde is about 17 km south of Baños and is an area rich in waterfalls and lush vegetation. Most ......

Centro Historico Churches & Museums

Quito's historic center takes you back to the era of the Spanish Empire, with its beautiful colonial buildings and elaborate ......

Centro Historico Restaurants, Cafes & Bars

The Centro Histórico offers everything from elegant restaurants with live music every night, dress codes and waiters in tuxedos to ......

Centro Histórico Hotels

The hotels in the Centro Histórico are rapidly being renovated and becoming more popular as Quito tries to re-establish the ......

Weather and Climate

Ecuador has two seasons: wet and dry, which have much to do with the part of the country you are ......

Holidays and Fiestas

January 1 - New Year's Day January 6 - Three Kings Day (a.k.a. Epiphany) February 12 - Anniversary of the ......

Ecuador's Economy

Ecuador’s economy is based on exports from the banana, shrimp, and other agriculture industries; money transfers from natives employed abroad; ......

Quito's Weather and Climate

Quiteños brag that they get all four seasons every day of the year. For those of you coming from cooler ......

Studying Spanish in Ecuador

Ecuador’s excellent selection of Spanish schools is unmatched in South America. Prices are low, averaging $3-7 an hour for individual ......

Adventure Travel in Ecuador

Ecuador is a great destination for adventurous visitors itching to get off the tourist track. It features a fairly well ......

Aray

One of the two main bus services from Quito to Manabí, Aray has three buses daily along this route which ......

Reina del Camino

Reina del Camino offers the most direct bus service available from Quito to Manabí and Guayas. Choose between clase ejecutivo ......

Transportation within Ecuador

By Plane Ecuador's national airlines, TAME, Icaro and Aerogal offer daily service to 10 cities in Ecuador. These are also the ......

Villa Cerro Castillo

Altitude: 345 m (1132 ft) Population: approximately 400 Phone Code: 067 Traveling south of Coyhaique on the Carretera Austral, you will ......

Ralún

Tel Code: 65, Population: 500, Altitude: 1600m This tiny town (more of a village) can be easily missed and most ......

Parque Nacional Huerquehue

One of oldest wildlife areas in Chile is Parque Nacional (PN) Huerquehue. This reserve began in 1912 as Parque Benjamín ......

Mamiña

From Pozo Almonte, a road cuts across the pampa, entering the multi-color mountains of the precordillera (Andean foothills). The road ......

Neuquen

Estancia Ranquilco is a remote cattle ranch in northern Patagonia that offers amazing horse riding and fly fishing. We takes ......

Playa Santo Domingo

Playa Santo Domingo has some of the best hotel and restaurants on the island, although the beach itself is no ......

Moyogalpa

As the main port of call on the island, Moyogalpa has grown into a prosperous town with a range of ......

Altagracia

Altagracia is both the second largest town and second largest port on Ometepe – having fallen behind Moyogalpa in prominence ......

Playa Pie de Gigante

The golden cove of Playa Pie de Gigante, with calm spots for swimming, breaks for surfing and, further out, deep ......

Centro Ecoturistico La Máquina

You may notice a road sign for Centro Ecoturistico La Máquina (also spelled La Mákina) as you’re barreling down the ......

Parque Nacional Puyehue

Parque Nacional (PN) Puyehue is one of the greatest jewels in Chile's national park system. It is one of the ......

Niquinohomo

Altitude: 440 meters Population: 23,010 (11,758 urban) From the place the Náhuatl dubbed “valley of warriors” arose the nation’s most ......

San Juan de Oriente

Population: 5,325 habitantes Altitude: 500 meters 45 kilometers from Managua San Juan de Oriente is a city so small that ......

Catarina

Altitude: 520 meters Population: 7,524 Fiestas Patronales: Santa Catalina de Alejandría, November 25 to 26. The first signs that you’re ......

Parque Nacional Conguillio

Considered one of most beautiful national parks in Chile's Lake District, Parque Nacional (PN) Conguillío has deep valleys and steep ......

El Velero

South of both Puerto Sandino and Miramar is tiny El Velero and, a kilometer beyond the town, you’ll find another ......

Naragote

Nagarote is a tidy (literally, they’ve won awards for it) little town whose violent past is still a point of ......

Boaco

385 meters above sea level. Population, 29,500. Boaco is situated in the central part of the country, 88 km from ......

Tolhuin

Founded in 1972, Tolhuin, with a population of 2,000, is an ideal off-the-beaten-path destination whose charm resides in its small-town ......

Tierra del Fuego

Off the southern tip of the continent, and split between Chile and Argentina, Tierra del Fuego—"the land of fire"—is the ......

Somoto

Population: 35,000. This tiny town, located 29 km from Ocotal, has over the past few years become a hotspot for ......

Central Nicaragua

Grazing cattle atop rolling green hills and cowboys strutting in spurred boots are common sights in Boaco and Chontales. As ......

Cosanga

Cosanga is a small town and area that attracts bird watchers, biologists and nature lovers to it’s expansive cloud forests ......

Oyacachi

Located two hours east of the town of Cayambe, Oyacachi is hidden just below the paramo in a lush cloud ......

Uplands of El Oro

Head inland from Machala and you will discover a peaceful corner of the country. The Uplands are devoid of the ......

Quilotoa

Just off the Quilotoa loop road about 14 kilometers north of Zumbahua lies the wee village of Quilotoa and the ......

Pochomil and Masachapa

Managua’s closest beaches, Masachapa and Pochomil, are easily accessible by car or bus. Their long stretches of sand are lined ......

Along the Nile

The Nile was the lifeline of the ancient Egyptian civilization, with most of the population and all of the cities ......

Temuco

Located 670 kilometers (402 miles) south of Santiago, Temuco lies on the north bank of the Río Cautín. This young ......

Osorno

Osorno isn’t much to look at, many claim. Admittedly, it isn’t as beautiful as Valdivia or full of exciting outdoor ......

To and Away, Cahuita National Park

Getting to and away from the National Park couldn’t be easier. One entrance to the park is located just at ......

Northern Highlands

Nicaragua's lush Northern Highlands, full of blue mountains, historical murals and coffee tours provide the perfect antidote to the heat ......

San Bernardino

its fun. just go. i am telling yah. it will be a surprise. the time of your life. go. ......

Ruta de las Flores

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Paso Canoas

Alt: 128 m Pop: 8500 This sweltering city on the Costa Rica-Panama border is constantly abuzz with activity. People cluster ......

Omoa

Omoa is a small fishing village where you can experience a true Honduran lifestyle. The atmosphere is particularly relaxing and ......

Ferreñafe

Founded in 1550, Ferreñafe is a town in Northern Peru, located 18 km north of Chiclayo. It is the capital ......

New Delhi

New Delhi is the heart and soul of the country.  Located on the banks of Yamuna River, it is about 160 ......

Sierpe

Alt: 8m Pop: 4,100 Sierpe is a friendly, relaxed town in the Diquis Valley, where life and activity revolve around ......

Tarija

Life takes on a more relaxed pace in Tarija. Whether residents are lounging between the orange trees and palms in ......

Tlaxcala De Xicohtencatl

Tlaxcala, with a population of less than 20,000, is the smallest state capital in Mexico. It's still worth a visit, ......

Santa Marianita

Santa Marianita is the home of KiteSurfing in Ecuador. The pictures speak for themself, come and check it out. Feel like ......

Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is located twenty kilometers from the region’s capitol Puerto Montt. It is a small, cozy town settled on ......

England

Taking up most of the territory that comprises the United Kingdom, England sits on its main island, 52 kilometers - ......

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

The Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona) is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in Colombia. ......

La Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)

The name Ciudad Perdida really is fitting as Colombia’s “lost city” went centuries without being discovered by the outside world. ......

Copenhagen

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Sites Near San José de Isnos: Alto de los Ídolos, Alto de las Piedras & Salto de Bordones & Museo Etnográfico

San José de Isnos (Quechua for Sacred Rock) is a small village 26 kilometers (15.5 miles) north of San Agustín. ......

Santa Fe

(Tel. Code 0342) Although Santa Fe is the capital of its province it is drastically upstaged by the city of ......

Purmamarca

Population: 388 Altitude: 2192m Itsy bitsy Purmamarca is made up of exactly 13 blocks, all of which ooze small town ......

Villa Carlos Paz

Villa Carlos Paz is situated in the Punilla Valley, 22.4 miles (36 km) West of Córdoba by highway. The city ......

El Chaltén

The wild and windy town of El Chaltén was built in 1985 at the confluence of the Río de las Vueltas ......

Tilcara

Two hours north of San Salvador and 40 minutes south of Humahuaca, the lovely Tilcara is the heart of the Jujuy ......

tour to ciudad perdida

Learn about pre-Columbian culture, modern indigenous life and the farmers of the Sierra Nevada through a trip to la Ciudad ......

Santa Rosa

Almost half of Santa Rosa’s population is of Italian descent, which they proudly boast is the reason for the town’s ......

Kerala

Named one of the ten paradises in the world as well as one of the 50 places of a lifetime ......

Málaga

The carretera central, the favored route of truck drivers to Cúcuta, continues north 35 kilometers (21 miles) from Capitanejo to ......

Denmark

It is a small country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe, some of the most brilliant people of all ......

Córdoba and the Central Sierras

Located in center of the country, the Central Sierras are Argentina’s tallest mountain ranges outside of the Andean cordillera. The ......

Córdoba

Deeply cultural and youthfully energetic, Córdoba defies dichotomies of old and new to exist as a uniquely meshed synthesis of ......

Medellín

From warm evenings people-watching in the Parque Lleras  to idle afternoons in The Parque Botanico, Medellín, the second largest city ......

Buga

Buga is another world from the busy salsa dancing streets of Calí only 80 kilometers away. One of the oldest ......

Goa

Pearl of the east’ Goa makes to the list of every travelers plan when visiting India. The 131 km-long coastline ......

Cúcuta

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Villa de Leyva

The road to Villa de Leyva winds downhill 39 kilometers (23.5 miles) from Tunja through sparsely greened hills of spellbinding ......

Tunja

Tunja is on the main highway heading north from Bogotá (135 kilometers/81 miles) to Santa Marta on the Atlantic coast ......

Honda

To most travelers Honda will represent little more than a hot and nameless stop on an overnight bus from the ......

Lambayeque

Lambayeque is a small city in Northern Peru, known for its proximity to important archaeological sites where remnants of many ......

Puerto Berrío

Telephone Code 4 Altitude 125 meters Population 38,000 The first thing you notice upon arriving in Puerto Berrío is the ......

Barrancabermeja

Barrancabermeja is first and foremost an oil town – a detail that will not be lost on the visitor. A ......

Mompós

To visitors and locals alike, Mompós represents an older, forgotten Colombia – one of tradition, family ties, and a mix ......

Cabo de Vela

North of the Manaure-Uribia crossroads, the highway continues to parallel the coal railway northward, to the turn-off for Cabo de ......

Uribia

The road heads north from Cuatro Vías to the Uribia-Manaure turn-offs (one tollbooth). To the left is Manaure. Turning right, ......

Valledupar

From Bucaramanga, the north highway continues to Bosconia (405 kilometers / 243 miles, four tollbooths). There, the road turns eastward, ......

Coveñas

There are roughly 15,000 residents spread out in the Coveñas township, but the more amiable and interesting area of town ......

Tolú

Upon arrival, you might be wondering what brought you here, to this hot, sticky little town by the sea. Tolú ......

El Valle

Take the only road south from Bahía Solana for about 20 km. and you’ll reach El Valle. The town is ......

Popayán

The Pan-American Highway twists and turns for 248 kilometers (149 miles) north from Pasto, arriving at Popayán in the Valle ......

Eastern Colombia

Eastern Colombia encompasses those lands northeast of the nation’s capital that are embraced by the broad lowlands of the Lower ......

The Lower Magdalena River Valley

Strategic and fertile are two ways to describe the vast stretches of flood plain that make up the Lower Magdalena ......

Manaure

Amidst a flat landscape with a tired carpet of small-leafed trees and cacti meeting the blue-green sea is the small ......

The Guajira Peninsula

The Guajira (Wajirra in the language of the Wayuu)—a no-man’s land replete with smugglers and outlaws. Too dangerous to travel ......

Southern Colombia

Stretching from the southern edge of the Valle de Cauca to the border with Ecuador, the Southern Colombian region contains ......

San Rafael

San Rafael is to Mendoza as Sonoma is to Napa, California—smaller, quieter and less well-known but with wines that rival ......

Cerros de Amotape National Park

With its four different ecosystems, the Cerros de Amotape National Park, south of Tumbes, stands out as one of the ......

Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary

The Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary, one half hour north of Tumbes, gives travellers access to 200 species of birds, ......

Tumbes

This coastal military garrison (taking pictures strictly circumscribed) is the northernmost town in Peru, a common transition point for travelers ......

Huaca San Borja

This archaeological zone was constructed by the Ichma culture and resembles pyramid foundations made of mud. Inside there are enclosures, ......

Huambo

Huambo is located in the lower part of Colca Canyon, in the Caylloma province. During its very sunny days the ......

Bogotá

In many ways Bogotá epitomises the Latin American city; a mix of crumbling colonial architecture and modern office blocks, vast ......

Río Caribe

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Ethiopia

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Chicago

Tightly hugging the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and atop the breadbasket Great Plains, Chicago is home to more than ......

Dharamsala

www.mcllo.com " An Informative, Travel and local Community Website of Dharamsala,Mcleodganj and Kangra Valley Himachal Pradesh" Dharamsala and Dalai Lama Information. A ......

Salapunco

Salapunco is a group of small caves that housed the mummies of Inca priests and other Inca elite. Inside the ......

Yunguilla

Running across the eastern side of the Maquipucuna Reserve, just a short distance from Calacalí, is the small community of ......

Puerto Quito

This little town squatting on the shores of the Río Caoni was, ironically, originally intended to be the capital’s port ......

The Southern Coast

The Southern Coast of Ecuador, which is comprised of the Guayas and El Oro provinces, hosts Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil. ......

The Northern Coast and Lowlands

Few visitors to Ecuador come solely to visit the coast, understandably so really, there are much more appealing beaches elsewhere ......

Tumshukaiko

Approximately two kilometers north of Caraz you’ll find the Chavín ruins of Tumshukaiko. There is no fee or sign, and ......

Monumento Nacional Wilcahuain

The Monumento Nacional Wilcahuain is a well preserved, small Wari ruin that dates from about 600 AD. The temple is ......

Puyo

Until recently, Puyo was nothing more than a stopover on the way into the depths of the Amazon Jungle. However, ......

Machala

Machala, the capital of El Oro Province, is an important city for Ecuador’s banana production. In fact, because of the ......

Sri Lanka

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Paracas

Paracas consists of a peninsula, bay, pre-Inca culture and the National Reserve (Reserva Nacional de Paracas). It is located approximately ......

Cochin

my travel in fortcochin , i think as a women it is most safe and fine cusine the lady made ......

Cusco: South of the Plaza de Armas

Cusco, south of its Plaza de Armas, is noteworthy for its historic houses, particularly the 16th century Valleumbroso mansion on ......

France

A sophisticated travel destination, France conjures images of world-famous monuments and of fine wining and dining. Though there is more ......

Isinliví

This tiny village is just off the Quilotoa Loop southeast of Sigchos. This town is only really on the map due to the ......

Egypt

With a recorded history stretching back 5,000 years, Egypt is an incredibly rich cultural destination. No trip to Egypt is ......

Pachacámac

Roughly 40 kilometers south of Lima you will find the ancient city of Pachacámac. The city was originally constructed by ......

Arequipa

When he arrived in the present-day Arequipa with his army, Inca Mayta Cápac declared ari-que-pay, "yes, stay here." Nearly six ......

Cumbe Mayo

In the indigenous language Quechua, Cumbe Mayo means fine river, which is a quite fitting name for this ancient aqueduct. ......

Salar de Uyuni and Southwestern Lakes

Active volcanoes, hot springs and a palette of color-splashed lakes populated by hardy flamingos punctuate surreal, high altitude landscapes of ......

Viedma

The twin cities of Viedma and Carmen de Patagones, separated by the Rio Negro and located off the coast of ......

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is a resort town located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, on the tip of ......

Sucre

Sucre lies in the south-central part of the country, 2,800 meters (9,200 feet) high in the the Andes. The city ......

Zacatecas

Capital city of the state of the same name, Zacatecas is a pleasant, medium sized colonial city with a long ......

Taxco

Two hours to the southwest of Mexico City, not far from Acapulco, sits Taxco, one of the most romantic, charming ......

San Cristóbal de las Casas

The spiritual capital of the southern state of Chiapas, the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas is a friendly ......

Palenque

The Mayan Ruins of Palenque Palenque refers to two different things: first of all, the important Mayan ruins located in ......

Stann Creek District

Located in the southeast part of Belize, bordering the coast, lies the second largest of Belize's districts, Stann Creek. The ......

Orange Walk District

In the northwest corner of Belize sits the Orange Walk District. Much of the area has been developed for sugar ......

Tulum Ruins

This is one of the prettiest Mayan sites you can visit, neatly cared for with trimmed grass and palms surrounding ......

Chichen Itza trip

This is a must-do if you are in this area and trips are offered not only from Playa but also ......

Cayo District

As Belizes' largest district, it is also its most diverse. Even though Cayo has no coastline, many argue it is ......

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a pleasant, medium-sized city on the Caribbean in the northern part of the Mexican state of ......

Copacabana

Many tourists to the Lake Titicaca region base themselves in Copacabana, a sleepy little town on the southern shores not ......

Lamanai Ruins

Getting to Lamanai is all part of the fun on this trip, as it involves a one and a half ......

Caye Caulker

Golf carts for transportation. Walking barefoot on white sand roads. Water so blue you would think it isn't real. Welcome ......

Caracol

This is one of Belize's celebrated ruins and it is most easily accessible from San Ignacio, although it is still ......

Actun Tunihil Muknal Cave

Expensive? Yes. Worth the money? Heck, yeah! If you have one Maya experience, have this one-it is extremely unique. Think ......

Copan Ruinas

The small, laid-back town of Copan Ruinas is where most travelers stay when they come to see the magnificent ruined ......

Choluteca

Choluteca is a charming, historical city on Honduras’ Pacific coast.  It has long been ignored by travelers, but now tourism ......

San Ignacio

The small town of San Ignacio is a hub for travelers, offering all the best in cheap, quality amenities. Straddling ......

Placencia

Placencia is a small, relaxed fishing village located on a peninsula in the blue waters of the Caribbean. It is ......

Lake Atitlan area

The Lake Atitlán area comprises the provinces of Chimaltenango and Sololá (which is where the lake is). The area is ......

Livingston

Livingston is a small town located where the Rio Dulce empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Bay of Amatique. ......

Fronteras/El Relleno (Rio Dulce)

Río Dulce refers to the river itself, but also collectively to the twin towns of Fronteras and el Relleno, located ......

The Oriente and Atlantic Coast

Guatemala’s Oriente, or eastern region, is home to the low, dry, hot provinces of El Progreso, Jalapa, Jutiapa, Zacapa, Chiquimula ......

Antigua and Around

Located adjacent to Guatemala province, home to Guatemala City, Sacatepéquez province is most famous for being home to the fantastic ......

Guatemala Province and Guatemala City

Guatemala province, dominated by Guatemala City, is the administrative, geographical and political center of the country. The province is centrally ......

Ushuaia

Surrounded by precipitous snow capped mountains jutting 1500 meters out of the Beagle Channel and vast expanses of unexplored nature, ......

El Calafate

Sitting on Lake Argentino, El Calafate is your gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the several nearby glaciers. About four hours ......

San Martín de Los Andes

Set against a backdrop of the stunning Argentine lake district, San Martín de Los Andes, has a picturesque location on ......

Santiago Atitlan

On the southwest shore of Lake Atitlán, nestled between the volcanic cones of San Pedro, Atitlán and Tolimán, is the ......

Around Cuenca

There is as much to do outside of Cuenca as inside. Apart from the obvious architecture and colonial churches, Cuenca ......

San Andres

San Andres and Providencia San Andres and Providencia are two small islands in the Caribbean, less than 100 miles off the ......

Sillustani

Perched on a peninsular bluff overlooking Laguna Umayu, a salt lake situated in the midst of the altiplano, Sillustani harbors ......

Tarapoto

San Martín Province is a zone full of fertile valleys and rough terrain that is spread out between the Andean mesa and ......

San Marcos La Laguna

Providing the gateway to Volcan Tajumulco, San Marcos La Laguna lies on the western shore of the Atitlán crater lake, ......

San Pedro la Laguna

Set amid stunning volcanic scenery and the expansive shores of Lago Atitlan, this unassuming town offers a few wonders of ......

Podocarpus National Park

Podocarpus National Park is one of the jewels of Southern Ecuador and is named after the Podocarpus tree, the only ......

Vilcabamba

Highly publicized as “the valley of eternal youth” for its sprightly 70- and 80-year old inhabitants, Vilcabamba is also a hot spot ......

Santo Tomas Jalietza

Charming and rustic, Santo Tomas Jalietza is one of many small artisan pueblos in the Oaxaca City region. Head south ......

Villa La Angostura

Villa La Angostura in Neuquén province is located in the middle of the Nahuel Huapi and Arrayanes National Parks and ......

Cortaderas and Merlo

Along the western side of the Comechingones Mountain Range, along the extensive Conlara Valley, Merlo and Cortaderas are two of ......

Chordeleg

Chordeleg is a small town about one hour from Cuenca, often combined with Gualaceo for day trips. It is known ......

El Bolson

In the 1970’s, as part of an international movement to abandon city life for simple rural pleasures, young urbanites fled ......

David

Overview Boasting a warm climate and friendly people, this city is a great place to stop in, say hello, and get ......

Coco Blanco

Overview This is one of the more developed of the smaller islands, but it has its charm. Split in half by ......

Isla de Hierba

Overview This relatively long and narrow island is permanently occupied by one group of people and offers a forest of palm ......

Isla Perro

Overview This medium-sized island, with a nice fish-filled reef and wreck to explore, is a great spot for snorkeling. The boat ......

Masaya Town

This is not a must, but is another decent half-day side-trip. It is not as beautiful as Granada but it ......

Santiago Crater

From the park entrance at the side of the main road, transport (50 Cordobas/US$3 one-way) can take you up the ......

Isla de Ometepe

Unquestionably one of Nicaragua's natural wonders, this double volcano-island offers visitors a wealth of spectacular natural beauty. It's a place ......

Leon

The second-oldest Nicaraguan town, Leon was the capital of Nicaragua until 1857 and is today considered its intellectual capital due ......

Tamarindo

This is a small community next to a big, beautiful beach. Surfing, windsurfing, boat tours, snorkeling, diving , horseback riding, ......

Guadalajara

Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s most important cities, is also the home of many of its most important traditions, such as ......

Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

Overview This is a spectacular national park and one of Costa Rica's unique places. A one-hour run on a bumpy road ......

Liberia

Nicknamed the "White City," Liberia is a friendly, clean city with a distinct colonial feel. The capital of Guanacaste Province, ......

Monteverde

Monteverde served as a Paradise Regained for American Quakers who founded a community here in 1851 after leaving the United ......

Santa Elena

This small, charming town was founded by American Quakers in the 19th century. It is famous for its tasty cheese, ......

Cayenne

Sitting on an island at the mouth of the Cayenne River, the city of Cayenne is the capital and main ......

Paramaribo

Set on the mouth of the Suriname River, just 12 kilometers from the sea, Paramaribo is Suriname’s capital and main ......

La Fortuna

La Fortuna de San Carlos, or simply La Fortuna, is the general starting point for visiting the Arenal Volcano, and ......

Tortuguero

Tortuguero the village serves as the gateway to Tortuguero National Park, and few visitors to Costa Rica will want to ......

Puerto Limón

Christopher Columbus founded Puerto Limon in 1502: it went on to become Costa Rica’s most important port from which the ......

Manzanillo

Manzanillo is another one of Costa Rica's hidden treasures, an area that has yet to be impacted by excess tourism ......

Guanacaste

The northwestern province of Guanacaste sports a dry, temperate climate, great beaches, great tourist towns such as Tamarindo, Nicoya, and ......

Puntarenas

Puntarenas the province encompasses a long panhandle stretching along nearly the entire southern coast of Costa Rica, boasting great beaches ......

Pacific Coast Costa Rica

The drier, warmer Pacific coast of Costa Rica is one of the untamed wonders of the western world. The northern ......

Caribbean Coast

With its coconut palms, white-sand beaches, exotic dishes and music, the Southern coast of Costa Rica is a true Caribbean ......

Cartago

The Cartago province is right in the heart of Costa Rica, and the city of Cartago, the oldest Spanish settlement ......

San José Province

San Jose Province is where you will find San Jose the capital, but it is much more than that. Read ......

Central

Central Costa Rica encompasses the provinces of Cartago and San José, the former home to the city of Cartago, Costa ......

Heredia

The name “Heredia” refers to both a province and a town in the northeastern region of Costa Rica, and city ......

Alajuela

Alajuela province is home to the Arenal Volcano, as well as a wildlife refuge and four national parks, but the ......

Central Northern

Central Northern Costa Rica is home to the provinces of Alajuela and Heredia, dramatic volcanoes and dazzling rainforests. The latter ......

Georgetown

Located on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Demerara River, Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and the ......

Cartagena

Telephone Code: 5 Altitude: Sea Level Population: 900,000 Foreboding fortresses, narrow streets, hidden patios and enchanting colonial houses characterize Cartagena, a vibrant city ......

Brasilia

A remarkable testament to modern architecture and city planning, Brasília is a visually astounding and culturally intriguing place to visit. ......

Huacachina Oasis

Located just 5 kilometers outside of Ica, this small oasis consists of a quiet lagoon surrounded by sand dunes, palm ......

Islas Ballestas

Just north of the Paracas Peninsula sits the popular wildlife retreat of Islas Ballestas. As visitors are not allowed on ......

Huánuco

Situated on the Upper Huallaga, northwest on the road from Junín, the city of Huánuco serves as the capital of ......

Junín

With a population of about 5,000 people, the tiny town of Junín is surprisingly the jumping off point for the ......

Sipán

Overview Approximately 28 kilometers east of Chiclayo, the formidable complex of Sipán is a great place for archaeology aficionados and history ......

Máncora

The surf is sweet in Máncora, and its growing reputation as a surfer's paradise has transformed this once small fishing ......

Puerto Maldonado

A dusty little town located just a half-hour plane ride from Cusco, Puerto Maldonado is the last stop for travelers ......

Salta

Salta “the beautiful” is an attractive city that is currently experiencing a tourism boom.  The Argentine northwest is a popular ......

Chavín de Huántar

Located about four hours east of Huaraz, the massive temple fortress of Chavín de Huántar is one of the last ......

Monterrey

Six kilometers north of Huaraz along the road to Caraz is the laidback village of Monterrey. There are a few ......

Wilkawaín

Just eight kilometers northeast of Huaraz is the Wilkawaín archaeological site. The ruins date to the Wari Empire, which dominated ......

Huaraz

This little town perched at 3,028 meters is a trekking and climbing mecca, drawing a milieu of international outdoor enthusiasts ......

Pisco

This small fishing village is the largest port between Callao and Matarani, and is perhaps best known for its intoxicating ......

Mendoza

Adventure sports in the snowcapped Andes, lazy days in the Maipú Valley, a growing gastronomic scene, artistically rich culture, and ......

Yucay

Located a few kilometers east of Urubamba, Yucay is a peaceful town with a few interesting colonial homes and the ......

Tacna

Located 36 kilometers from the Chilean boarder, and 56 kilometers from the port of Arica, Tacna is an important commercial ......

Coporaque

Coporaque is a small village located across the river from Chivay, about 8 kilometers to the west. There are no ......

Cabanaconde

A popular alternative to the tourist hangout of Chivay, Cabanaconde is the last of five villages stretching across the southern ......

Maca

This little village, situated 23 kilometers west of Chivay, was very nearly destroyed by repeated eruptions of Sabancaya in the ......

Yanque

Just 10 kilometers west of Chivay, Yanque is a small town characterized by dirt streets and a quiet, laidback atmosphere. ......

Chivay

At 3,652 meters, Chivay is the most popular entry point for the Colca Canyon. As a tourist haven, the town ......

Colca Canyon

Set amidst 6,000 meter peaks that plunge into a lunar-like landscape decorated with rocks, ichu grass and the bizarre-looking yareta ......

Andahuaylillas and San Pedro

This small colonial village, located 37 kilometers south of Cusco, is home to one of Peru's most beautiful churches. Whether ......

Lampa

Due to its remote location beyond the shores of Lake Titicaca and busy streets of Puno, Lampa has managed to ......

Juliaca

Lacking the glorious lake views and cultural fanfare of Puno, Juliaca has assumed the role of a commercial travel conduit. ......

Juli

The 84 kilometer stretch of road winding southwards from Puno to Juli is dotted with small towns set back from ......

Chucuito

Situated 18 kilometers south of Puno, on the southern shores of Lake Titicaca, Chucuito is a small, but charming Aymara ......

Llachón

This inviting little village located between Puno and Juliaca promises a less touristy experience than the nearby Isla Taquile. While ......

Isla Suasi

For a bit of luxury, head to Isla Suasi where you can relax at the Albergue Suasi—one of the lake's ......

Islas Anapia and Yuspique

Floating in the southernmost waters of Lake Titicaca, Islas Anapia and Yuspique have become part of a package tour organized ......

Isla Amantaní

Because this picturesque little island receives less tourism than nearby Isla Taquile, it is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic ......

Isla Taquile

In spite of the tourism wave that has swept across many of the Lake Titicaca islands, Isla Taquile has managed ......

Islas Uros

Bullied by the Collas, then the Incas, and later the Spanish, the Uros people did the unthinkable in the name ......

Guyana

Key to terms: Nominated - Someone has nominated a place but does not want to write about it. Started - A writer ......

French Guiana

Key to terms: Nominated - Someone has nominated a place but does not want to write about it. Started - A writer ......

Suriname

Key to terms: Nominated - Someone has nominated a place but does not want to write about it. Started - A writer ......

Northwest

Northwest Costa Rica is outstanding in natural beauty and has something for all types of nature lovers. From active volcanoes ......

Pikillacta and Rumicolca

Much of the ancient Inca's organizational expertise and city planning talents originated from the pre-Inca Huari Empire, which dominated the ......

Tipón

Located 23 kilometers southeast of Cusco, these ruins are not particularly popular among travelers eager to visit some of the bigger-name ......

Tambo Machay

Located just a 15-meter walk along a sign-posted path from the main road past Puca Pucara, Tambo Machay ruins are ......

Puca Pucara

Though perhaps the least impressive of the ruins around Cusco, Puca Pucara offers stunning views of the Cusco Valley and glaciers ......

Q’enqo

The intriguing temple and amphitheater ruins of Q'enqo are situated east of the giant white statue of Christ, perched on ......

Sacsayhuamán

Perched forebodingly in the hillsides rising above Cusco, the fortress ruins of Sacsayhuamán are some of the most impressive and ......

Jima

Jima is a small charming town an hour and a half southeast of Cuenca. Seated at the foot of a ......

Sigsig

Sigsig is a small agricultural town one and a half hours southeast of Cuenca that sits in a valley surrounded ......

Girón

Girón is a small sleepy town nestled into the mountains 45 km southeast of Cuenca. Just an hour drive to ......

Huanchaco

Just 14 km north of the popular tourist town of Trujillo is Huanchaco, a laid-back beach town that is definitely ......

Riobamba

Broad streets and aging, but still-charming colonial buildings characterize this buzzing town, situated in the heart of the central Andes. ......

Guayaquil

Once little more than a commercial hub, frequented more by business visitors than travelers, Ecuador's largest city has recently been ......

Juayúa

Juayúa is a beautiful, quiet town in the mountains, surrounded by volcanoes. It is known for its gastronomical festival which ......

León Dormido/Kicker Rock

León Dormido ("sleeping lion") is a medium-sized, distinctive island off the coast of San Cristóbal Island. It is also known ......

Atacames

Spread across an expansive stretch of fine gray sand, Atacames is a beachside playground for Ecuadorians. Foreigners are more the ......

Esmeraldas (City)

Despite its rather alluring name, there is nothing much to attract even the most daring adventurer to Esmeraldas. The city ......

Cochas Grande/Cochas Chico

Mates burilados-or carved gourds-are the attraction in the small towns of Cochas Grande and Cochas Chico. If you've been traveling around ......

San Jerónimo de Tunán

A quaint village only a few miles to the north of Huancayo, San Jerónimo de Tunán is known for artisans ......

Hualhuas

Hualhuas is a small town a few miles to the north of Huancayo known for fine weaving. The style and materials ......

Huancayo

Characterized by clusters of non-descript concrete buildings and streets crowded with buses, Huancayo is a visually unspectacular town. What it ......

The Mantaro Valley

The scenic Mantaro Valley is located not too far to the east of Lima, and is easily reached from Huancayo. ......

Ayacucho

A lost jewel of a colonial city, Ayacucho is a flourishing cultural community located in the remote Peruvian Andes. Although ......

Iquitos

The jungle city of Iquitos is one of Peru's most fascinating burgs. Although commonly viewed by visitors as a mere ......

Puno

Characterized by sprawling, traffic infested streets lined with barking men and women selling their brightly colored crafts, the city of ......

Peruvian Andes -- Southern

One of the best parts about the Southern Peruvian Highlands is the town has not thrown all its eggs in the tourism ......

Peruvian Andes -- Central

The Central Peruvian Andes are home to the famous Cordillera Blanca, or White Mountain Range. The region is known for ......

Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Nestled among spectacular snow-capped mountains and decorated with quaint Andean villages and Inca Ruins, the Sacred Valley and Cusco area ......

Pacific Coast North of Lima

Because of its location, the Pacific Coast north of Lima does not get as many visitors as the rest of the ......

Nasca

The town of Nasca is a dusty outpost in the San José desert. The town and area would be unremarkable ......

Misahuallí

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Southern Andes

Leaving the rugged, rumbling volcanoes of the Northern Andes, and heading south along the Panamericana, one enters the softer and ......

Northern Andes

The Northern Andes in Ecuador can be found between the edges of Quito and the Colombian border. This mountanous area ......

Pujili

A small market town located only a few miles away from Latacunga and the Quito-Ambato highway, Pujili is a small ......

Ollantaytambo

Poised in the northeastern end of the Sacred Valley, about 97 km from Cusco, this little town is a cultural haven ......

Pisac

Pisac (32 km northeast of Cusco) is popular because of both ancient and modern attractions. The ancient ruins at the ......

The Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley is the valley west of the sloping edges of the mountain town of Cusco. This area is ......

Mindo

Mindo is set in breathtaking cloud forests (including 47,444 acres of the nationally protected reserve, Bosque Protector Mindo-Nambillo) teeming with birds. Over ......

Tambopata

Situated upstream from Puerto Maldonado in the department of Madre de Dios, the Tambopata-Candamo Nature Reserve is a bastion of ......

Manglaralto

Manglaralto is a coastal town two miles south of Montañita. It is a great escape from the touristy crowd and ......

Manu

This immense 1.5-million-hectare park has successive canopies of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 metres above sea level. The tropical forest ......

Cajamarca

Cajamarca is located in the beautiful Andean countryside in a valley with the same name. This was an important area ......

Chiclayo

Chiclayo, located in the northern part of Peru, has a mix of everything—sun, oasis and a cool breeze. Its prime ......

Floreana

Also known as Santa María or Charles, Floreana is the sixth-largest island (173 km2) and has the fourth-largest population. There ......

Baltra

Most visitors to the Galapagos archipelago arrive by way of the airport on Baltra, which originally served as a US ......

Southern Island Visitor Sites

The three southern islands of San Cristóbal, Española, and Floreana provide some of the most exciting, unique, and unforgettable visitor ......

Northern Visitor Sites

Visiting the northern islands of Genovesa, Marchena, and Pinta can be a special experience for tourists, because it implies earning ......

Aguas Calientes

The town below Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes is the train from Cusco's final stop. From here, just a few blocks from ......

Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail

Framed by spectacular Andean peaks and surrounded by verdant jungle, Machu Picchu is an eye-tantalizing tribute to man in harmony ......

La Moskitia

The Mosquitia, or Mosquito Coast, is a large rainforest that fills Honduras’ northeast corner along the Caribbean Coast. Named after ......

Comayagua

This historic colonial town one and a half hours from Tegucigalpa was Honduras’ first capital. It was founded in 1537 ......

Around Tegucigalpa

Drive for less than an hour outside of Tegucigalpa and you will pass several lovely mining communities up in the ......

Guanaja

The easternmost island of the Bay Islands was hit hard during Hurricane Mitch in 1998, clearing much of the rolling ......

Roatán

The largest and most popular of the Bay Islands, Roatán is a long skinny strip of Caribbean beaches loaded with ......

The Bay Islands

The beautiful Bay Islands, Honduras’ most popular tourist destination, consist of three large islands: Utila, Roatán and Guanaja; they are ......

Tegucigalpa

Named for the silver and gold mines for which it was founded, Tegucigalpa (Teh-goo-see-GAHL-pah) means silver city in Nahuatl, the ......

The Caribbean Coast

Honduras’ long stretch of Caribbean Coast is a mixture of isolated beaches, indigenous Garífuna villages, banana and pineapple plantantions and ......

The Ruins of Copan

The Ruins at Copan are believed to have been inhabited by the Maya as early as 1200 BC and are ......

Honduras

From rolling green hills and rushing creeks surrounding ancient Mayan ruins in the west, to the congested explosion of mountain-surrounded ......

Mexico City

Mexico City, one of the largest cities in the world, is a modern, cosmopolitan city with excellent hotels, restaurants, and ......

Mexico

With sunny beaches, excellent food, desert mountains, lush valleys one of the biggest cities in the world and charming colonial ......

Stanley

The capital of the Falkland Islands, Stanley, is on the eastern tip of East Falkland Island.  Set on a steep, ......

Camp

The Falkland Islands outside of the capital are referred to as ‘the camp’. The Camp is a perfect escape for ......

Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas

The Falkland Islands, 500 km (310 mi) east of the Argentine Patagonia coast, are a somewhat unlikely paradise, but for ......

Suchitoto

Originally a Pipíl town, Suchitoto was the nation’s capital for 15 years beginning in 1528. Today it’s a quaint colonial ......

Cerro Verde

A lush forest filled with flowers, flora, fauna and fantastic views of the two volcanoes within the park, the Izalco ......

San Salvador

Set in a natural basin and surrounded by volcanoes like the San Salvador Volcano, San Salvador has potential to be ......

Central Mountains

The central part of El Salvador is covered in mountains and speckled with volcanoes. There are lots of hiking trails, ......

Pacific Coast

El Salvador’s small stretch of Pacific Coast offers many opportunities to escape crowds and a couple of resorts and surfing ......

North & Honduran Border

The north of El Salvador along the border with Honduras is not as developed as the central and coastal regions. ......

El Salvador

Some of the best surfing in Central America, one of Central America’s most remote and least visited national parks, and ......

Lago de Nicaragua

The largest lake in Central America (8,264 sq km - 5,135 sq mi) and home to the world’s only freshwater ......

Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya

Founded in 1979, the Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya is Nicaragua’s oldest national park. Its 54 sq km (34 sq mi) ......

Chiriqui Highlands

The highlands along the border with Costa Rica between the two coasts are the Chiriquí Highlands.  This part of Panama ......

The Corn Islands

These two islands: Little Corn and Big Corn are lined with picturesque palm trees and surrounded by beautiful coral reefs ......

Granada

Granada is a charming town with cobblestone streets and plenty of traveler-friendly spots. One of Central America’s oldest towns and ......

Managua

Upon first (and probably second) glance, Managua seems to offer little in the way of tourist attractions, and things to ......

Leon and the North West

The northwest corner of Nicaragua is a land of extremes: the highest volcano, the hottest city, the oldest Spanish ruins. ......

Nicaragua

Nicaragua (pop. 5.8 million as of July 2008) is working to overcome a decades-old reputation of political instability, violence, civil ......

Pacific Islands

Chile’s offshore assets are as alluring as the mainland. Each year, thousands of tourists make the five-hour plane journey to ......

San Blas Islands

This group of Caribbean islands north of Panama City is home to one of the most independent and politically organized ......

The Lake District

The Lake District is Chile’s most visited area, and it’s not difficult to see why. Much of the region, which ......

Chiloé

Just off the coast of the Carretera Austral sits Chiloé. Chiloé is made up of nearly 100 islands, of which ......

Tierra del Fuego

The night Ferdinand Magellan sailed through the Straits that bear his name, he saw the fires of the Selk’nam along ......

Norte Grande

As you move north, the sun-baked hills and gentle valleys of the Norte Chico gradually give way to the more ......

Norte Chico

The Norte Chico stretches from the Santiago region up to about 500km north. The geography is characterised by long parched ......

Middle Chile

There are lots of things to see and do in middle Chile. Take a tour of historic Valparaíso, a UNESCO World ......

Santiago

Slap-bang in the middle of Chile, Santiago is a modern city with a European feel, and is the place where ......

Chile

Wedged between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, the best known fact about Chile is its wholly improbable shape. Stretching ......

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal has shaped an interesting historical relationship between Panama and the United States, greatly affecting Panamanian politics and ......

The Pacific Coast

The stretch of Pacific Coast west of Panama City features jagged coastline spotted with decent beaches, plenteous wildlife, some luxury ......

Panama City

Panama City is surprisingly modern in comparison to other Central American capital cities. With a strong American influence due to ......

Bocas del Toro

If you're looking for an unspoiled paradise – keep looking. The word is and has been long out on Bocas ......

Darien

The southern chunk of Panama leading to the border with Colombia and stretching to both coasts is the Darién National ......

The Caribbean Coast

The Caribbean coast features some excellent getaway islands like Bocas del Toro and the fascinating San Blas Islands with a ......

Panama

The southernmost country in Central America, Panama offers some completely unique features from its neighbors. With the largest rain forest ......

Suriname

Suriname, the smallest country in South America, is a perfect destination for adventurous, nature-loving travelers who don’t mind sacrificing a ......

Guyana

Travel in Guyana requires a truly adventurous spirit: the weather is hot and muggy year-round, 93% of the country’s roads ......

French Guiana

The only non-independent portion of South America, French Guiana, or as it is locally known, Guyane, is also the only ......

The Guianas

The Guianas are certainly not the countries with the most hyperboles in South America. And sadly, the hyperboles that these ......

Punta del Este

A peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, Punta del Este is the  southernmost point in Uruguay. The town is ......

Montevideo

Montevideo (population: 1,400,000) can be seen in two days. Divided into old town, Ciudad Vieja, and new town, this capital ......

Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia del Sacramento (population: 117,600) is one of the most popular tourist towns in Uruguay. It is a ferry ride ......

Northern Uruguay: Gaucho Country

The region of Uruguay north of Montevideo all the way to the Brazilian border is known as Gaucho 'cowboy' Country. ......

Uruguay

Uruguay, (population: 3,399,000) the smallest Spanish-speaking country in South America, looks a bit like an upside-down diamond wedged between Argentina ......

The Llanos and the Amazon

An excellent spot for wildlife watching, this prairie-like wilderness makes up one third of Venezuela (300,000 sq km) and floods ......

Cumaná

Cumaná is a lovely little town with a quaint historical center. Despite a series of devastating earthquakes from 1684 to ......

Parque Nacional Henri Pittier

The Parque Nacional Henri Pittier is the oldest park in Venezuela, established in 1937, and is home to 43% of ......

Central Andes

To the south of Quito, the Central Highlands area is reached by the Avenue of the Volcanoes, characterized by striking ......

Los Roques

Parque Nacional Los Roques is the perfect island retreat for anyone who enjoys snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, diving or just lounging ......

Mérida and the Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada de Mérida is the only Venezuelan range with permanent layers of snow on the higher peaks, including ......

Lagunas de Mojanda

The area around Lagunas de Mojanda is one of the most popular spots for hiking in the Northern Andes. The ......

Isla Margarita

Isla Margarita, off the northern coast of Venezuela, is a major tourist destination for sun worshippers worldwide. With wide spans ......

Caracas

Caracas (population 3 million) was founded in 1567 and named after the Caracas indigenous people that once lived there. Today, ......

The Caribbean Coast

The coast of Venezuela is characterized by white beaches, clear Caribbean water, historical cities dating back to the early 1500s ......

Angel Falls

Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfalls at 979 m (3,212 ft), are so high that during dry season the water ......

Western Venezuela

The oil-rich area of western Venezuela features the oldest park in Venezuela, Parque Nacional Henri Pittier, the country's second-largest city, ......

Venezuela

Venezuela may have been named by Spanish sailors who were reminded of Venice, but it was made famous by its ......

Otavalo

Set in a valley in the northern Andes, Otavalo is right at the top of any Ecuador traveler's must-see list, ......

The Caribbean Coast and Islands

Colombia features gorgeous and deserted coastline, both on the mainland and islands. Nearly all the beaches, with a couple of ......

Colombia

Say ‘Colombia’ and most people will immediately think of something negative: drugs, guerrilla warfare, corruption, kidnappings, crime. This is hardly ......

The Peruvian Amazon Basin

Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins may claim most of Peru's popularity, but the Amazon Basin boasts most of Peru's ......

Arequipa and the Colca Canyon

In Southern Peru, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon offer plenty to keep travelers occupied for several days, with spectacular scenery, ......

Huascaran National Park

Established in July 1975, the spectacular Parque Nacional Huascarán is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and part of the World ......

Lake Titicaca

World's Highest Navigable Lake Sitting at an astounding 3,821 meters above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the highest commercially navigable ......

Ica

Ica, population 152,000, is a beautiful city located in the southern part of Peru, in the middle of a green ......

Chan Chan

Chan Chan, five kilometers (three mi) west of Trujillo, the largest pre-Columbian city in South America, was the capital of ......

The Northwest: Cordillera Mountains and Subtropical Yungas

Stretching from sky-high peaks (the three Cordillera mountain ranges) down semitropical lowlands (the Yungas), Bolivia's Northwest provides some of the most ......

Asunción

Once bigger than Buenos Aires, Asunción is over 450 years old and known as the Mother of Cities. With a ......

East of Asunción

The portion of Paraguay east of Asuncíon is rich in culture, wildlife, historical buildings and towns and waterfalls. An attractive jumping-off ......

Concepción

Reached by riverboat trip from Asunción, Concepción (pop. 25,000) is worth a visit only if you have a week to ......

The Chaco

This marshland fills most of northern Paraguay. Developed by German-speaking Mennonite farmers, there is also a substantial indigenous population. Bird-watching is spectacular ......

Paraguay

Paraguay is a quiet, isolated country that is often overlooked by tourists. However, nature lovers, bird watchers and those interested ......

Cusco

In addition to serving as a gateway to nearby attractions like Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Cusco offers travelers ......

Lima

Lima is home to Peru's best museums, notably the Museo de Oro del Peru (Peruvian Gold Museum) and the Museo ......

Pacific Coast South of Lima

The southern Peruvian Pacific coast is mostly desert. If you just want to lay on a beach, stay to the ......

Peru

In Quechua, the language closest to that of the Inca, Peru means the ‘land of abundance.’ Peru is full of ......

La Paz

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The Southwest: Salt-flats, Colored Lakes and Vineyards

Some of Bolivia’s biggest expanses of wilderness, as well as its most prosperous towns and lush valleys, all lie in ......

The Amazon Basin

Taking up almost 70% of the country’s landmass, Bolivia’s sparsely-populated ‘Oriente’ includes the northeast rainforest of the Beni and Pando ......

Bolivia

Often dubbed the most quintessentially South American country, Bolivia suffered few changes during the Spanish Conquest – thanks in part ......

Patagonia

Argentine Patagonia starts in central Argentina and stretches from the Río Colorado to the Straits of Magellan. It is a ......

Buenos Aires

It was tango singer Carlos Gardel who said it best, in his immortal tango classic “Mi Buenos Aires Querido” (“My ......

Argentina

Argentina, Latin America's largest Spanish-speaking country, can seem overwhelming to visit because of its massive size and the resulting distance ......

Guayas Province

Home to Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, and to some of Ecuador's sunniest beaches, Guayas is a great spot to beach ......

El Paílón del Diablo

A beautiful waterfall about 1 km off the main road from Baños to Puyo, El Pailón del Diablo (the Devil's ......

Baños

Baños is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Ecuadorian Sierra. The town's full name, Baños de Agua ......

Ecuador

Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries, just smaller than Italy. With the Northern Coast, Southern Coast, Andean Highlands and ......

Napo

Napo Province hosts some breathtaking cloud forests, páramo (grasslands), and one of Ecuador's most beautiful snow-capped volcanoes, Antisana. It is ......

Esmeraldas (Province)

In the northwestern corner of Ecuador, African and indigenous cultures come together amidst jungle, river, and sea. The African heritage ......

Manabí

South of Esmeraldas rests the coastal province of Manabí. The beach cities along the Manabí coast are very popular during ......

Puerto López

Puerto López is one of the more established cities along the Ruta del Sol and is popular mainly for its ......

Salango

A small, active fishing village just six kilometers south of Puerto López, the main features of Salango are its excellent ......

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is still in its early stages of tourist development. Set about 10 km south of Puerto López along ......

Ayampe

Ayampe is a sleepy fishing village just recently being awakened by tourism. Most of the hotels in town must be ......

Montañita

The lively beach town of Montañita is known for its plethora of parties, surfers and hippies. About three and a ......

Las Tunas

Las Tunas is a small beach town between Puerto Rico and Ayampe along the Ruta del Sol, about a 10-minute ......

Baeza

Baeza is a small town about two hours to the East of Quito passed through by most people traveling by ......

Ibarra

Ibarra, Imbabura's provincial capital, is also known as the "White City," due to its colonial whitewashed buildings (though some visitors ......

Loja

Founded in 1548 by Alonso de Mercadillo, Loja is somewhat of a political and cultural island, surrounded by mountains and ......

Amazon Basin

The Amazon River Basin, or El Oriente to Ecuadorians, is the biggest region in Ecuador. Ecuador has 2% of the ......

El Oro

El Oro stretches from Guayaquil to the Peruvian border. Considered by many as nothing more than way station between Ecuador ......

Parque Nacional Machililla

Parque Nacional Machililla (136,000 acres) is a nationally protected area which includes a stretch of beach and dry tropical forest ......

Isla de la Plata

One of the highlights of the Parque Nacional Machililla, Isla de la Plata has earned the nickname of the Poor ......

The Limoncocha National Reserve

The Limoncocha Reserve, located on the north shore of the Napo River between the Coca and Aguarico rivers, is on ......

Yasuní National Park

Created in 1979, Yasuní is Ecuador's largest mainland National Park (982,000 hectares). UNESCO declared it an International Biosphere Reserve in ......

Cotopaxi National Park

An hour and a half south of Quito, along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, is the dominant image on the Ecuadorian ......

Aventura Lodge

Aventura Lodge is a stunning hotel in San Juan del Sur. Set in a lush jungle garden, Aventura Lodge has ......

Totem Hotel Beach Resort

Your Caribbean hotel destination with the charm of the exotic paradise and all the conveniences of home.your Caribbean hotel destination ......

Hospedaje Bilwi

In a large blue house right by the sea, Hospedaje Bilwi is a decent option if you can overlook the ......

Casa Museo Judith Kain

Set in the same lovely wooden-beamed building as the museum, the hotel Judith Kain offers 16 good-value rooms. The comfortable ......

Hospedaje Bilwi

In a large blue house right by the sea, Hospedaje Bilwi is a decent option if you can overlook the ......

Puerto Cabezas Hotels

There are a few nice hotels as well as some acceptable hostels and cabins in town. Wherever you go, be ......

Hotel Siera Nevada

The hotel contains 19 comfortably furnished rooms, each one elegantly decorated in harmony with the carpets, curtains and fresh walls ......

Serere Lodge

Serere is a stunning private reserve located two hours by boat from Rurrenabaque. It’s being used by Bolivian conservationists as ......

Hoteles y Fincas para Alquilar en el Quindio

Alquiler de Fincas Turisticas, Hoteles Turisticos, Alojamientos rurales, Cabañas, Chalets, Salones para eventos, Camping, Planes turisticos, Turismo en el Quindio. ......

Los Veleros

Los Veleros is clean, safe, and has several terraces. There is free WiFi and several computers available for use. The ......

Residencia en El Cerro

Two lovely old houses located in a historical neighborhood of the Cerro Concepción, aptly named "Residencia en el Cerro", offer ......

Hostal 7 Orejas

A five-minute walk from the Parque El Calvario, this beautiful six-room hotel provides a charming alternative for travelers looking to ......

El Pequeño Gecko Verde

Imagine a haven of peace in a tropical forest, centenarian trees, an amazing garden, a private access from the hotel ......

Casa Santo Domingo

The quaint colonial town of Antigua, Guatemala is home to Casa Santa Domingo. Winner of several awards, this former monastery ......

Hostel Experiencia

Hostel Experencia is a 20-minute walk or five-minute bus ride from the Palacio de Cortés. This is a good place ......

Empire B&B

A three star budget hotel. ......

Singh Empire Dx

A three star budget Hotel. ......

Tantraa homestay

Tantraa homestay is close to the center of the city in a very quiet and clean building. We have a ......

Hotel Suites Guayaquil

Hotel Suites Guayaquil is located in the center of Guayaquil just a few blocks from the main plaza, Parque Centenario. ......

Erratic Rock P.A.

This family owned hostel is located just 2 blocks from the main square in downtown Punta Arenas. Offering breakfast, wi-fi, ......

Hotel Soleil Imlil

Welcome to Hotel Soleil Imlil Hotel Soleil Imlil is wonderfully situated in the town center of Imlil village, next to ......

Dolphin Guest House

The Dolphin Guest house is located in a private and safe community, with a nice breeze that comes from the ......

Hotel LOS CORALES

By Far, Hotel Los Corales is the very best hotel-resort style in the whole area! Eighty guest rooms, suites and ......

casa club la reina

This hostel is located in a quiet residential sector, close to buses, supermarkets, banks and restaurants. ......

la casa verde

La Casa Verde is your eco-friendly haven in beautiful and tranquil Baños, ‘the star of Ecuador’. Set in a peaceful ......

Hotel Portal De San Diego

A lovely white hotel in a central location between El Centro and San Diego, Portal de San Diego has 11 ......

El Refugio Campground

El Refugio is a private campground attached to a simple albergue within walking distance from downtown El Chaltén. Located next ......

Condor Wasi

Condor Wasi is a rustic, peaceful lodge located on the banks of the Colca River between the town of Chivay ......

Albergue Patagonia

Albergue Patagonia is a comfortable and clean hostel on the main drag, catering to travelers and backpackers on a budget. ......

Lo de Tomy

Opened in 2005, Lo de Tomy offers a large, equipped house with a kitchen (includes help from a maid and ......

Hotel Cabo de Hornos

Located on the main square, this is Punta Arenas’ first hotel. Completely remodeled in 2006, its minimalist design in stone ......

Hotel CostAustralis

Hotel CostAustralis offers all the luxury you would expect from classic-style hotels of these prices. Clean, friendly, professional services, restaurant, ......

Estancia La Quinta

Estancia La Quinta is an old, converted ranch house nestled against the foothills of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. The ......

Madre Tierra

A highlight of any stay in the Vilcabamba region, for those who wish to shell out a little cash, Madre ......

Hotel San Vicente Galapagos

Hotel San Vicente Galapagos has become the most important hotel in Isabela Island, since it has its own tourism operation ......

Crossman Hotel

The Crossman Hotel offer you a new alternative of accommodations in Galapagos Island, located in Santa Cruz Island, on the ......

Esplendor El Calafate

Decorated with clean contemporary furniture in beiges and browns, dramatic antler chandeliers, large fireplaces, modern art, and wood floors, this ......

Mirador del Lago Hotel

The elegant yet rustic stone and wood complex of Mirador del Lago is located on a large 2.5 acre property ......

Ventana Bed and Breakfast

Ventana Bed and Breakfast is just 20 km/12 mi. from the capital city of Quito. At the Italian villa styled ......

Hostel Parada

Hostel Parada is an old and spacious house from the 19th century. It was recently remodeled, though maintains its original ......

Amaya Resorts & Spa

For the traveler who craves the charm and character of a Sri Lankan village stay without forgoing luxury necessities, try ......

JC Guesthouse

This is a nice apartament with a great view. The hosts are very nice people. ......

Hotel Othello

Our hotel is located on the most attractive street of new Quito, Amazonas Avenue. This location is also very convenient ......

Villa Camilla Hotel

Villa Camilla is a tranquil ocean side haven located within the Azueros resort community in the seductive coastal setting of ......

Los Cerros

The owners of Los Notros, the luxury lodge that overlooks the Perito Moreno glacier, have recently set up shop in ......

Kalenshen

The Kalenshen complex offers seventeen rooms in the hotel, in addition to six little cottages for 2 to 4 people with ......

Nothofagus Bed and Breakfast

Named after a native tree of Patagonia, Nothafagus B&B originally had just three rooms when it opened in 2001, but ......

Hosteria Posada Lunajuim

With dark wood tables, brick walls, book shelves, a big fireplace and funky art, the large restaurant-lounge area of the ......

Hosteria El Pilar

Located in the wooded countryside outside of El Chalten, El Pilar is an estancia-style country house with ten simple yet ......

Hotel Popayan Plaza

all credit cards accepted-internet facilities -parking-24 hour hot water- room service ......

Cabañas San Isidro

Come for the birds, stay for the food. World-renowned as a major stop on the Ecuador birdwatching circuit, Cabañas San ......

Las Vicunas

This is an old temporary mining camp remodeled as a hotel. Hot water does not always work, the place is ......

Kaweskar Hostel

With shared dorms going for just 3,000 Chilean pesos a night, Kaweskar is one of the best budget options in ......

Yaganhouse

The Yagan House hostel is located in Puerto Natales’s downtown, Chile.This new hostel was opened to provide a safe cozy ......

Eco Hotel Santa Barbara

Forty-nine rooms, four junior suites, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, Jacuzzi, game room, coffee path, parking lot, security, transfers, internet, disco. ......

Biohostal Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve

The Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve is a center for the study of biodiversity in Mindo and has comfortable rooms with ......

Benque Guest House

Built in 2008, this eco-friendly eight-room guesthouse offers private balconies and bath,. A/C, safes, Internet, all close to Mayan Temples ......

Hostería Tsafiki

Tsafiki does a good job of being fairly luxurious without sacrificing personality, maybe because of its inspired name, which means ......

Chabil Mar Villas

Chabil Mar is a unique combination of luxury, privacy and adventure complemented with amenities that truly define a greta property. ......

kkinacoperu-lodge

We are located a few meters from the intersection of the avenues Larco and 28 de Julio, near the Larcomar ......

Portofino Resort

The boutique resort of Portofino is a secluded getaway, 6 miles north of San Pedro and accessible mainly by boat, ......

Hotel Juárez

This hotel has an excellent location on a small side street seconds from the zocalo and the shops and cafes ......

Southern Sun Garden Court South Beach

A thoroughly enjoyable hotel with the added bonus that the prices are reasonable, the service is good and the view ......

Hostal Chimenea

Set back a bit from the busier streets of Baños, the friendly, family-run hostel La Chimenea is conveniently located close ......

Apu Lodge

This hotel has amazing views of the peaceful old Inca town and of the fortress, the main ruins in Ollantaytambo, ......

Bahia Del Sol

Bahia Del Sol is a private guest house that consists of two homes, side by side, connected by a joined ......

Su Casa

Su Casa is set on a hillside with a spectacular panoramic ocean view of Todos Santos Bay and its islands ......

Finca-Hostería El Retiro

The Hostería El Retiro is a great place to spend a weekend with kids. The comfy rooms and cabins open ......

Hotel Royal

Located in the center of Pereira with comfortable single, double and triple bedrooms, private bathrooms, TVs, hot water and telephones. ......

Taguizapa

Taguizapa hotel is located in Altagracia and is next to a beach of the same name. The hotel, which is ......

Hotel Casablanca

Casablanca is a pleasant, small (7 bedrooms) bed and breakfast conveniently located on the main street, across from the bay. ......

Villa Michelle Hostel

Villa Michelle is a luxurious bed and breakfast hostel in Panama City. The hostel is peaceful and secure, within walking ......

Hotel Chatham

Hotel Chatham is at the top end of the list of budget options in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It's a little ......

Hotel Inambu

Disponemos de 28 habitaciones amplias y confortables, aire acondicionado, Televisión por cable, Cajilla de seguridad, minibares, agua caliente, servicio de ......

Avon Gorge Hotel

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Hotel Puertas De Cartagena

Hotel Puertas de Cartagena offers everything you need to enjoy your stay in Cartagena de Indias. Our interest is that ......

Hotel Orca

Hotel Orca is your best bet for a high-end hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, although it doesn't have much competition. ......

Second Home Cusco

Second Home Cusco is a Bed and Breakfast located in the historic district of San Blas. Offering 21st century comfort ......

El Quetzal de Mindo

El Quetzal de Mindo is located only a few blocks from the Parque Central de Mindo, yet is still in ......

Hotel Cabanas Isla del Sol

Hotel Cabanas Isla del Sol is an ocean front hotel, located along the Same beach, which was rated one of ......

El Mirador Yungaino

Rooms start at $10, and the price includes a private bath, hot water, parking cars, color TV, 24-hour service and security. ......

Rishikesh Valley

Rishikesh Valley hotel is best for trekkers and health-conscious people who want to rejuvenate themselves through yoga, meditation and natural ......

Montanita Cabanas

Beautiful eco cabanas located in very quiet area, but just 3 minutes stroll to the centre of Montanita, and 2 ......

Hostel Casa Monkora

Hostel Casa Monkora is a comfortable and affordable backpackers hostel that is three blocks from the central park. There is ......

Each way hostel

Each Way Hostel is in the heart of the city. The rooms are very clean with air conditioning and great ......

AntonisG hotel apartments

Antonis G Hotel Apartments is a small but charming family run complex of 28 self catering apartments where the ultimate ......

Kaixo Hostel Central

A well priced and comfortable hostel in central Buenos Aires. You will enjoy bed and breakfast, individual bathrooms, cleaning services, ......

Cocoa Lodge

The Cocoa Lodge is the perfect spot to unwind in nature, to savor its sounds and flavors, to relax under ......

Frank's Place

The Tico family owned hotel is located 100 meters from Playa Carmen and close to all the essential amenities like ......

Hickatee Cottages

Top rated B&B near Punta Gorda in the Toledo District of Southern Belize, offering Caribbean-style cottages, bar-restaurant, splash pool, nature ......

Hotel de la Parra

The tranquility found at the Hotel de la Parra makes it easy to forget it’s located a mere block from ......

Camino Real Oaxaca

For nearly 300 years the halls of the Camino Real Oaxaca were tread on only by the most spiritual people. ......

Yor Mar Manta Hostel

Comfortable and clean hostel, conveniently located two blocks from Manta's most visited beach, El Murciélago. There are several suites with all ......

Hotel das Cataratas

The Hotel das Cataratas is located in the center of the Iguaçu National Park and is surrounded by tropical nature, ......

Hostería el Paraiso

Hostería el Paraiso is an attractive, fun country resort about 120 km from Quito along the road that leads to ......

Casa Salzburg

Nice, very clean, with friendly owners who speak English. ......

La Casa de las Flores

Beautifully decorated in a minimal style, these rooms are cool and clean, with A/C and private bathrooms with hot water. ......

Hotel Belle Fleur

Located on the main street towards the national park entrance, this hotel is a very good budget option if traveling ......

Cardy Appartementen

Cardy Appartementen offers clean, furnished & comfortable apartments with air conditioning, internet facilities, equipped kitchen, bathroom, TV etc. The apartments ......

Playa Chiquita Lodge

Our twelve tranquil cabins are connected by a 50 yard natural trail to the white sand beaches. All cabins have ......

Lazy Jakes

Playa Maderas offers consistent surf breaks and is walking distance from Lazy Jakes, which is only 10 minutes from the ......

Funky Monkey Lodge

Lodge with spacious and clean bungalows, AC/ocean view apartments, only 3 min. walk from the main surfing spots. There is a ......

Hosteria Meulen

Se encuentra ubicado a orillas del Lago Argebtino, en El Calafate. brinda una perspectiva del pueblo diferente de lo tradicional; ......

San Ignacio Resort Hotel

The San Ignacio Resort Hotel is a recently refurbished, full-service luxury resort in the town of San Ignacio. It features ......

Hostal Rocha

Located outside of Ica on Lake Huacachina, Hostal Rocha is a good option for the budget traveler or backpacker who ......

Clarks Eotica Aguada Anchorage

Clarks Exotica Aguada Anchorage has 25 Goan-Style villas spread throughout eight acres of lush greenery with exquisitely terraced gardens, tree ......

Monte Selva Hotel

This eco-hotel has nice views of the mountains and the city. There are several green areas, a spa with thermal water, ......

Aracataca Hotels

No hotels in Aracataca are particularly pleasing, but if you're stuck for a night there are a few acceptable budget ......

Poncho Huasi Posada

Poncho Huasi B&B is an old colonial house in the countryside near the city of Salta. Owner Alicia is a ......

Posada del Emancipador

Though currently home to the Canadian Red Cross (for earthquake volunteer work), this collection of five modern bungalow-style condominiums is ......

Poncho Huasi

Poncho Huasi Bed & Breakfast is an old colonial house in the countryside near Salta city. Its owner Alicia is ......

Alfiz hotel

Alfiz hotel offers seven rooms in the elegant ambiance of a restored XVII’s heritage building. Whether you are visiting the ......

Hotel YH Giralda

YH Giralda hotel is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz quarter in Seville. The hotel is housed in ......

La Hosteria del Monasterio

The sister hotel of the Posada Hispana, this 11-room hotel suffered very little damage from the earthquake. Rooms come with ......

Hostal El Bosque

This hostel is about a two-minute walk from the train station. It has small and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms ......

Los Andes Bed & Breakfast

Los Andes is comfortable, tranquil and secure, half a block from the Plaza de Armas. Popular with volunteers and long-stay ......

Posada del Parque

Just 3 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, Posada del Parque is a backpackers’ gem, with lots of great perks ......

El Caminante Class

One of the oldest and the best backpackers hotels in Arequipa, Caminante Class opened a second location in 2008 to ......

El Buho Hotel

A delightful, spacious hotel with well-decorated rooms and all-important gas heaters for those cold Puno nights. The hotel feels luxurious, ......

Don Julio Youth Hostel

Associated with Hostelling International, Don Julio is a well-run hostel with lots of extra services including internet for guests, TV ......

El Manzano

This small but charming hotel is a little way from the bustling center of Puno, towards the port. Rooms are ......

Jardines de Olon

Fourteen miles of pristine sand beach, less than a hundred feet away from the private house. It is in exquisite ......

SAMAI SPA HOTEL

This bamboo lodge prides itself on honoring the earth and providing accommodation with balanced 'energy'. The cabins have excellent views of the ocean ......

Hostal Solar del Puerto

This is great hostel to use as a take-off point for Jambeli Island. Great service, helpful staff, clean, comfortable rooms, ......

Hostal Marian

Hostal Marian has a great location in the center of town. The rates are low and the rooms are very clean. ......

Hotel San Luis

The hotel is located south of the new center of Managua, with a lot of local services within a seven-minute ......

Inka Frog Hostel

The hostel has brand new equipment and pleasant decorations. Rooms are equipped with cable TV, safe deposit box, radio-alarm clock ......

Estancia Ranquilco

Estancia Ranquilco is a vast expanse of land in the Argentine Patagonia, stretching across leagues of high steppe land, river ......

Cerro Chato Eco Lodge

This hostel may be your best stay of the Costa Rica trip. The view of the mountains is just awesome, ......

Art Factory

Welcome to the GardenHouse Art Factory, a unique, original and amazing hostel located in the heart of San Telmo, the ......

Casa de Arena

The Casa de Arena lodge offers rooms with private bath rooms, a swimming pool, laundry service, luggage storage, safety boxes, ......

Belize Lodge & Excursions

A world-class Belize vacation tour operator located in the remote southern jungles. The resort features the finest ecotourism from the ......

Hotel Castillo

This place is quite friendly and well-kept, although the rooms at Hotel Central are significantly nicer. One of the only ......

The American Hotel

Newly opened, The American now takes the crown for the nicest hotel in Moyogalpa. Rooms are spotless and well-furnished, with ......

Hotel Quality Jardins

Those who like to stay connected back home while traveling should check into the Hotel Quality Jardins. Inside each air-conditioned ......

Hotel London Othon Flat (Hotel Le Premier Flat Othon)

Just a skip away from Paulista Avenue, Hotel London Othon Flat provides comfort and access to some wonderful eateries and ......

HOTEL SAN PEDRO DE RIOBAMBA

This is an example of Colonial Republican Ecuadorian luxury. Built in the 20th century, this house belonged to a worker ......

Surfing Inn

Very clean, comfortable and safe accommodations, the owner, Maria, is very sweet and takes care of her guests like family...water ......

Lima Travel Lodge

Hostel close to Lima airport and downtown. We invite you to live and experience the real Lima. The house owners are ......

Hotel Pinares del Cerro

In walking distance to downtown but away from the noise and busy traffic--has quiet and clean rooms and in-house restaurant/cafe. ......

Hotel Villa Real

A quaint, family run inn, Hotel Villa Real is a comfortable place to stay in El Cocuy—both in price and ......

Finca El Cielo

The Finca El Cielo is a beautiful B&B situated in the Andes Mountains, with rooms in bamboo, modern bathrooms and ......

Ali Baba Hotel

Ali Baba Hotel is a mid-sized hotel with a view of the sea and an exceptionally helpful, friendly staff. The ......

Elsa's Sweet Breeze

Elsa's is one of three similar budget hotels along this beach, and probably the best known. Rooms are basic but ......

La Casa de Rosa

Rosa left a few years back, leaving Eugenio and his young family to run this wonderful backpacker retreat on a ......

Garden House Art Factory

The Garden House is an art hostel where you will find a diferent concept in lodging. The chilled bohemian atmosphere ......

Hotel Nueva Granada

Around the garden courtyard are the beautifully decorated rooms of the Hotel Nueva Granada. Comfortable and quiet, each comes with ......

Annemarie

Annermarie covers several areas of tourism in Villa Paranacito. In addition to fully equipped bungalows, there is also an in-house ......

Apartments-Medellin

The owners claim that their apartments are the best alternative to upscale hotels in Medellín. Rent apartments on a daily, weekly ......

Grunwald

In addition to furnished rooms and camping, this lodging option also offers a gourmet restaurant. Two-person rooms and four-person rooms ......

Turismo Bonanza

Bonanza offers a range of lodging options. They have both fully equipped rooms as well as outdoor camping. The rooms ......

Bambu Hostel

Bambu Hostel is a new hostel in San Mateo Abajo in David City. It is very clean and has a ......

Hotel Safari

The hotel is unique in that most rooms only have interior windows that open into an open-air courtyard, which is ......

Casa de Amigos

At Casa de Amigos, the proprietors warmly greet their guests from the veranda (which overlooks the beach) with a cool ......

LA CASA SOL "Andean Home Lodge"

La Casa Sol, the "Andean Home Lodge," is in Peguche right next to the entrance  to the waterfall. The lodge ......

Paradisus Punta Cana

Paradisus Punta Cana brings you one of the best Dominican Republic golf experiences and spa resorts. ......

Marlon's House

Welcome to Cusco, your home away from home! Marlon's House is your house for as long as you are in ......

Friend's House

A relative newcomer in town, Friend's House is not a bad place to lay your head. Clean and comfortable with ......

Art Suites

Apartment style hotel. Like having your own furnshed condo in the heart of the city? We booked a two bedroom ......

Hotel Santa Ana

The Hotel is very attractive and elegant. The rooms are comfortable and modern. The Hotel is managed by Grupo Plaza ......

Buena Vista Hostal

Get one of the best paranomic views of the volcanoes or the city and a relaxed, comfortable stay at this ......

Hostal Victor

Hostal Victor is a small hotel near Lima Airport, wich is very convenient due to the early departure of the ......

Laura

Nice for budget ......

Los Cauquenes

The creators of this luxury hotel seem to have thought of everything that a guest could want while visiting the ......

Swisspoint Montañita

Swisspoint Montañita is a charming guest house next to downtown Montañita. These newly opened accommodations offer an extended dimension of ......

Inn on the Pacific

The Inn on the Pacific is one of the only beach-front hotels in the area. It has six deluxe suites ......

Hotel Maya Copan

The Hotel Maya Copan is an excellent place to stay. Spotlessly clean and richly decorated, the hotel features a bar, ......

Amazon Muyuna Lodge

Muyuna Lodge is located 140 kilometers from Iquitos up the Amazon River. It's a small rainforest lodge, secluded and intimate, ......

San Simian Eco Lodge

The San Simian Eco Lodge is in a secluded spot on the edge of Laguna de Apoyo. The lodge has ......

Hotel Puno Plaza

A 3-Star Hotel with visitor satisfaction as the main goal. Rooms are all carpeted and include 24 Hours of hot ......

Montevideo Holiday Rentals

Comfortably furnished apartment that's located in the most famous building in Montevideo- Palacio Salvo. The apartment has been fully renovated ......

Las Casitas del Colca

Las Casitas del Colca is an all-inclusive lodge hotel nestled on the banks of the Colca River, offering twenty individual ......

OPEN HOUSE BARRA

Cozy house with private, shared and apartment rooms. Located in Barra and Pelourinho, close to the nicest beaches and Carnival Parade. We ......

Angermeyer Waterfront Inn

Marine iguanas and plunging blue-footed boobies are a natural part of the landscape at this tranquil seaside six-room inn. Angermeyer ......

Hotel Del Rey

Located a five minute walk away from the main bus station in downtown Foz du Iguaçu, Hotel Del Rey offers ......

Cabanas La Luna

La Luna is a unique, very romantic and secluded Paradise, perfect for families, couples and special family occasions, like weddings! ......

Amanecer Austral Hostel

The inn is located in the District Center, a zone south of the city with an enviable tranquility. There are ......

Relax-Inn

Ocean Front with: A/C rooms, Fridge ......

Hosteria Bascun

The Hostería Bascun offers natural beauty, warmth, comfort and tranquility for an unforgettable stay in Baños. They can arrangeexcursions in ......

Blue Surf Sanctuary

Blue Surf Sanctuary consists of four beautifully decorated, elevated bungalows with A/C pool and outdoor kitchen. The lovely little resort ......

Aquantis Bed Breakfast & Diving

Piri Company is one of several businesses that can take you touring the circuits of Boyacá. The one-day trips follow ......

Elan

An exclusive hotel on the shores of Lago Argentino, right in Patagonia, with exceptional views of the lake and the ......

Las Brisas

Ixtapa's Las Brisas Hotel sits a top a hill overlooking the crystal blue waves of the Pacific Ocean. A large, ......

RANCHO PACIFICO

Small Luxury Hotel, Dramatic rainforest and Pacific views. Exclusive and Private. Private Beach Cabana. ......

Mini-Penthouse in Central Miraflores

This lovely studio apartment is a mini-penthouse in central Miraflores with an incredible view and just two blocks from the ......

KB Tambo

KB Tambo Hostal and Tours is located in the center of Ollantaytambo, 'The Living Inca Town', situated halfway between Machu ......

Hotel Juliett

Estamos ubicados en el centro de la ciudad de chetumal, confortable sitio de hospedaje ideal para comisionistas y exploradores del ......

Hotel Nacional

Un hotel acogedor para la familia y el ejecutivo, en pleno centro de David, capital de Chiriqui, un paraiso por ......

Hotel Vistamar

Hotel Vistamar is a beachfront resort and conference center located in Pochomil along the beach. The hotel features 17 exotic ......

Golden Waters

Golden Waters is a luxury waterfront resort set in a sprawling 17-acre campus with 13 small islands connected by rustic ......

Hotel Wassiki Campestre

Hotel Wassiki Campestre is the most expensive and exclusive place to stay in the area, located just 5 minutes outside ......

Casa Dulce

Simple, open-air rancho style home available for rent on the scenic Osa penninsula. ......

La Casa de Kishkashta

A small, peaceful house with 12 beds, La Casa de Kishkashta provides guests with free WiFi internet access, a fully-equipped ......

Pousada da Saude

Come discover the old capital of colonial Brazil with its unique preserved baroque architecture. The city is surrounded by beautiful beaches ......

Hospedaje Arasari

Arasari lodge offers tourists a beautiful and peaceful environment, surrounded by mountains, and away from the noise. The hotel offers cabins ......

Hotel Madrid Roma

Hotel Madrid in Rome is an elegant three-star hotel that enjoys a privileged position: within walking distance from the Spanish ......

Fiddler's Roost Cabins

We are a log cabin village located on 25 beautiful acres along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here you'll find six ......

Hostal de Granados

The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Hostal de Granados makes every passer through feel at home in the heart of ......

Via Via Joker Traveler´s Buenos Aires Cafe

Five blocks from Plaza Dorrego, the Via Via Buenos Aires Café and Hostel grants travelers backstage access to the heartbeat ......

Estancia Los Potreros

Estancia Los Potreros is set in a beautiful reserve at the top of the Cordoba hills in the center of ......

Shehuen

Nuestro hotel ofrece una esmerada atención y una excelente vista del Lago Argentino y su cordillera nevada. Nuestros servicios incluyen el ......

Capela

The entrances to these all-inclusive resort lodges make one feel as if they're  entering paradise. Palm trees surround the area, ......

El Delfin Feliz Hosteria

This place has seven large bedrooms (two beds per room), breakfast included, and is on a nice stretch of beach 8km ......

Hostal Aquisito

Hostal Aquisito is a cheap and comfortable hostel in Lima. ......

Kafka, Rest. Bar & Hostel

At Kafka's most recent location on 6A Avenida Norte, number 40, there is a beautiful rooftop terrace. Get a spot ......

Casa Del Soul

This new 3-story luxury beachfront home can be rented as a 3-bedroom house or split up and the bedrooms rented separately. Each bedroom ......

Garcilaso Hotels

We are two hotels located in the heart of Cusco, just one block from the main square. One of the ......

M-zen Beach Cottage

Ideally located 30 minutes from Mancora on a private kms-long immaculate beach, offers simplicity, rest, amazing views and food. Paradise ......

Nandini Bali Jungle Resort and Spa

Imagine your five star luxury villa set into a naturally terraced landscape, interlinked by winding paths, and for added comfort ......

Hostal Pochon

This is a cheap backpacker hostel.  We offer free breakfast, free Internet, kitchen use, dorms, and private rooms. We also have ......

Hotel Cabañaquinta

The hotel offers many services--buffet breakfast, private bathrooms, cable TV, hot water, mini refrigerator, telephone, sauna and jacuzzi. Transfer from ......

Jade Seahorse

Botanical gardens, six unique, over-the-top cabins. This incredible place was nominated for the Copan Prize. Each handbuilt cabin has a ......

Hotel La Posada de Creel

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this was the first hotel in Creel. It is now completely remodeled, ......

Hotel Huayhuash

Grand Hotel Huayhuash is located amidst wonderful scenery, facing the Huayhuash mountains.  Great for Huayhuash trekkers and climbers, as well ......

Mansion Florida

One of the most quiet, beautiful, and affordable places to stay while visiting Colombia. ......

Hotel Bolivar

The Hotel Bolivar is a sophisticated hotel with a scrupulous eye for detail. Located at the heart of ancient Rome ......

Hostal Isla Isabela

In the heart of the financial district of Northern Quito, HOSTAL ISLA ISABELA welcomes you to the capital of ECUADOR. Conveniently ......

One Hostel

One Hostel was created by a family of travelers. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located in Barranco district, famous ......

Michelo' flats

central location for diving on coral reef and excursions to rain forest and Maya temples, flats for 2 to 3 ......

Huanchaco Gardens

During the summer, from late December to March, and during vacations the village of Huanchaco overflows with surfers and young ......

La Posada Azul

La Posada Azul is an elegant boutique hotel located just steps from the beach in a refurbished historic wood home. ......

Aaculaax

Hotel Aaculaax is ideally located on a hillside on the shores of spectacular Lake Atitlán in San Marcos La Laguna, ......

Hotel Posada de Don Quiojte

The Posada Don Quijote, only three blocks from the bars scene near El Arco and two blocks from the market, ......

Latitude 8 Lodge

Our small and private lodge is located on approximately two acres of landscaped property that fronts the only road on ......

Abraspungo

The Hacienda Abraspungo was built in traditional Spanish style, set amid the extensive, flowered grounds, and offers 42 beautiful single, double, and triple ......

La Castellana

La Castellana Hotel is located in touristy Miraflores, one of the most beautiful suburbs in Lima. It’s strategically placed very ......

Hotel La Casona

In one of the most beautiful zones of the city of Cuenca, between the rivers Tomebamba and Yanuncay, you'll find ......

Bohemia Buenos Aires Hotel

Bohemia Buenos Aires Hotel is located in the heart of the district of San Telmo. Though the hotel building itself ......

Inn Peru Apartments

These fully furnished apartments have either 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, and are available for short stays in Lima. With ......

El Miramar II Taganga Sea-View and Tsunami Café Bar

El Miramar Taganga and the rooftop Tsunami Bar Café are quaint, comfortable and clean hotel businesses one block from the ......

Hostal Suecia I

Suecia I is a small, cozy, and familiar bed and breakfast hostel in a carefully restored and conditioned 16th century ......

Posada El Marques

El Marques is a comfortable, friendly hotel at the end of a quiet street, with some very cozy beds. Rooms are ......

Apartment in Montevideo

Rent a one-room, furnished apartment (per day, week or month) for three people in the centre of Montevideo, Uruguay. Close ......

Tailor Made Hotels

A hotel in the city of Buenos Aires to suit the functional and aesthetic needs of world travelers who know ......

Suyay Volunteer & Spanish School

Special house where you will have the experience to: -Make a difference in other's lives -Get to know the locals working on ......

CLUB ÇAPA HOTEL

If you need sounds of the sea and nature... CLUB ÇAPA HOTEL = KA?/ANTALYA/TURKEY... All year open... ......

La Grigua

La Grigua is a comfortable B & B a short walking distance from the Santa Domingo Church. If you are looking ......

Hostal Tiana

Hostal Cafe Tiana is your home away from home in Latacunga. Good beds, hot water, great food and coffee! Come ......

San Agustin de Callo

A little more than an hour from Quito stands the beautiful and little-known colonial Hacienda of San Agustín de Callo. ......

Residencial el Faro

More along the lines of a U.S. beach motel than hostel, the rooms at the Faro Inn Hostel are loaded ......

Vila Rumah Manis

Balinese Terrace Houses, private fully enclosed, each house has its own lap pool, outside shower and garden set amongst frangipani ......

Retreat Lake Atitlan Guatemala

The Retreat is a luxury property created to be a sabbatical away from the world as we know it. It ......

Cruz de los andes hostal

private bath, garage,buffet breakfast included, cable tv, balconies,friendly staff, internet access, security box. ......

Hotel Miraflores

Miraflores Hotel in front of worldclass surf points Punta Mango/ Las Flores. Get up see the waves breaking and start ......

Sumaq Macchu Picchu Hotel

Sumaq Macchu Picchu Hotel is an exclusive luxury hotel at the base of Macchu Picchu. This four-star hotel blends in ......

Mbuyuni Beach Village

Mbuyuni Beach Village is located on the lovely east coast of Zanzibar Island by Jambiani Village. It has 10 great ......

Hotel Hacienda Don Juan

Hotel Hacienda Don Juan is just a mile outside of downtown San Cristobal de Las Casas, in the mountains of ......

Residencial Uno

In the heart of Puerto Iguazú, just two blocks from the bus station and downtown Iguazu, Residencial Uno offers a ......

Toucan Lulu Vacation Rentals

Toucan Lulu offers a variety of accommodation options at its beach-front properties. The hotel has an on-site swimming pool, and ......

Auberge INN

The Swiss-owned, L' Auberge Inn has been one of the best hostels serving Quito since 1995. L'Auberge Inn is situated ......

Coconut Bungalow

Located 1.5km south of Canoa on the road from San Vicente, Coconut Bungalow offers rooms with balconies and views of ......

Huanchaco Inn

Huanchaco Inn is a low key beach resort located on the outskirts of Trujillo which prides itself on its fishing-village ......

Casa Grillo

Casa Grillo isn't as fancy as it once was, but it is still a backpacker's haven. The four rooms of ......

Arrecife Hotel

This upscale hotel is located right on the beach and affords pleasant views of the Pacific. Amenities offered include: internet ......

Hotel Costa del Sol

A three-star luxury hotel at Plaza Bolognesi in the heart of Tumbes. The Hotel Costa del Sol has the reputation ......

Hostal Florian

This hostel, two blocks from the Plaza de Armas in Tumbes, offers private rooms, hot and cold water, and television ......

Casa de Don Pablo Hostel

Great value in lodging for backpackers! The atmosphere is very relaxing. The walls are painted blue, plants abound, chilled music ......

Pay Purix Backpackers Hostel

3 Minutes From The Airport! Welcome to “Pay Purix Backpackers Hostel,” a friendly and comfortable place that will make your ......

Villa Jennifer Eco-Lodge

The Villa Jennifer Eco-Lodge is located outside of Huánuco right near Tingo Maria. Each room here is unique as is ......

El Grand Hotel Huánuco

For a luxurious stay in Huánuco, look no further than El Grand Hotel Huánuco, with a pool, jacuzzi and billiards room, ......

Gran Hostal Miraflores

The Gran Hostal Miraflores is clean, simple, and convenient, located just two blocks off the central plaza on Hermilio Valdizán. ......

Jarachik

Restaurant Bar &  Hostel Jarachik Happy Hours: 4-6 p.m. and after 9 p.m. Restaurant Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10 .pm. ......

Morales Guest House

Located five blocks from the Plaza de Armas in a quiet and safe area, the Morales Guest House has rooms ......

Hostal Backpackers´ Inn

This charming little hostel is located right in the heart of the bustling Mariscal, but still affords quiet. It is ......

Hotel Turismo Huancayo

Located in the heart of Huancayo, on Plaza Huamanmarca, Hotel Turismo Huancayo offers first-class accommodations for traveler and businessperson alike. ......

Hotel El Maltese

El Maltese is the only hotel in Granada built on the lake shore. It has ten large, bright, well ventilated ......

El Polo Hotel

El Polo is mostly frequented by business travelers who like to be comfortable, if not spoiled. Opened in 1997, this ......

Golf Los Incas Hotel and Spa

Los Incas is a 5-star, all-suite hotel with large, luxurious rooms. The hotel is located just a short drive from ......

Prince Hotel Suites Spa

This higher end property offers a choice of either the Prince Suite or the Executive Suite. Both have a king-size ......

Posada del Bosque

The Posada del Bosque is a quiet place to rest and enjoy your stay in Colonia. The Inn offers ten ......

Bait Sababa Lodge

The Bait Sababa Lodge prides itself on making you feel at home. Unlike most other hotels in the area, they ......

Hotel Mamatila

Hotel Mamatila is a simple, comfortable option with 20 single, double and triple rooms. All rooms have hot and cold ......

Hostal Gemina

This modern hotel, located above a shopping center, houses 31 small but comfortable rooms that have cable TV, decent bathrooms ......

Domeyer Hostel

Stroll down this placid side street in Barranco and, as you approach the Domeyer Hostel, you’ll be greeted by a ......

La Quinta de Allison

The La Quinta de Allison resides on a quiet side street in Barranco. Inconspicuous and modest, this is one of ......

Safe in Lima

Travelers will indeed feel safe in this wonderfully cozy hostel with a warm family atmosphere, located in a quiet, green ......

Barranco’s Backpackers Inn

Located in a quiet and scenic area, Backpacker’s Inn is a short walk from surfing, a plaza, bars, live music, ......

Suites del Bosque

These upscale suites boast a cozy and pleasant atmosphere designed for the most aristocratic of travelers. With 54 contemporary suites ......

Suites Antique

Suite Antique hotel is located in central San Isidro, so nearby restaurants, embassies, banks, parks, supermarkets, shopping malls, museums, markets ......

Hotel Rioroma

The rooms at Rioroma are first rate, with full carpeting, private baths, telephones, and cable television. They also provide private parking ......

De Mompiche Con Amor

De Mompiche Con Amor is a great building made from wood and bamboo, typical of the Mompiche style. It has ......

Manglaralto Sunset Hostel

Located on the Extraordinary "Ruta del Sol" ("Highway of the Sun"). Two blocks from the highway and only 50 metres ......

Cocolobo

Opened in May 2007, Cocolobo is the newest and - we think - the most attractive up-market option for your ......

Casa Luna Cotacachi

Casa Luna Cotacachi is a charming B&B with a warm atmosphere, located within walking distance from the center of Cotacachi, ......

Colibri Hill

The Colibri Hill Resort is a small, peaceful resort located in Sandy Bay, on the island of Utila, in the ......

Timbó Posada

The posada has double and triple rooms with private bath and air conditioner and a suite for seven people. The ......

Hotel Las Olas Altas

By Emily Kerr-Riess Las Olas Altas, or “The High Waves,” is aptly named as it is located across the street from ......

Orchid Palm Inn

Newly renovated with 8 charming and cozy rooms. Our aim is to provide a pleasant and safe environment for our ......

Hostal Zentrum

A quiet, green oasis in the heart of the city. Close to everything this place offers a typical German atmosphere ......

Hostal Iquique

Fernando and Nelly opened Hostal Iquique in 1991 and take pride in being a positive part of travelers' experiences. The ......

El Balcón Dorado

This bright little hotel offers a range of accommodations for backpackers, students and budget travelers. Rooms are furnished with cable ......

Hotel Kamana

Hotel Kamana is located one block from the pedestrian street Jr. de la Unión, which is packed with restaurants, cafes, ......

Buenos Aires Habitat - Furnished Apartment Rentals

We offer temporary rent of fully furnished apartments. Whether you are traveling for a 3 days holiday or relocating to ......

Residencia Offenbacher-hof

Family run Bed & Breakfast in the quiet neighborhood of Cerro Castillo. Near the beach and downtown Viña del Mar. ......

Hostal Sol y Mar

For all you surfers out there, the good news is that Sol y Mar is just a few meters from ......

Hotel Acosta

Hotel Acosta is a comfortable choice for young tourists who plan on staying for an extended period. The rooms are ......

The Lazy Dog Inn

The Lazy Dog Inn is an ecological adobe B&B. The lodge has small cabins with fireplaces, home-cooked meals, horses, outdoor ......

Casa Marfil

Casa Marfil is an interesting option for travelers who are looking for a quiet, more personal experience in a large ......

Hotel Arazá

A little away from the main hub of hotels and restaurants, Hotel Arazá is long established and a good choice ......

Hotel El Cofán

Named after a local indigenous group, the El Cofán is centrally located. The rooms are pleasant with air conditioning, TV, ......

Hotel Gran Colombia

The Hotel Gran Colombia is centrally positioned and offers reasonable rooms that are fairly good value for the money. Rooms ......

Hotel D’Mario

The well established Hotel D’Mario has a great location in Lago Agrio. Room facilities vary depending on how much you ......

Hotel Oasis

Located away from the hub of the town center, Hotel Oasis is often used by lodges such as Yuturi and ......

Hotel La Misión

A popular haunt, Hotel La Misión is situated on the riverside and is a pleasant enough place to lay your ......

Hotel El Auca

Long established in Coca, with a good location on the main strip, Hotel El Auca is a reliable traveler’s favorite. ......

Hotel San Fermin

Centrally located, the Hotel San Fermin is well-positioned for travelers staying in Coca. The hotel is tastefully designed from wood ......

Arasha Spa

This internationally recognized resort and spa is located in the heart of Ecuador's tropical forest, a hot spot of biodiversity ......

Kaony Lodge

Spread out along the Rio Caoni, Kaony Lodge is a private ecological reserve of over 30 hectares of tropical forest. ......

Hotel Libertador San Isidro Golf, Lima

The Hotel Libertador faces the Golf Club. The 53 rooms have been decorated to provide the highest levels of comfort ......

Hotel Libertador Ciudad Blanca Arequipa

The hotel has the privilege of being in a peaceful though central place, five minutes away from the main square. ......

Hotel Libertador

The Libertador hotel chain is one of Peru's most prestigious and luxurious, and the Hotel Libertador Puno is no exception. ......

Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka, Cusco

Hotel Libertador Palacio del Inka is located within the ancient city of Cusco, facing the impressive Qoricancha, or Temple of ......

Hotel Royal Palm

The Hotel Royal Palm is tucked up in the jungle-like brush on Santa Cruz island in the Galápagos. It’s a ......

Arajuno Jungle Lodge

A family-owned jungle lodge located on a private forest reserve next to the Jatun Sacha Biological Field Station on the ......

Copalinga

Located 3km from Podocarpus Nacional Park, Copalinga is a mecca for birders and nature lovers. The hotel is surrounded by ......

Saraguro Rikuy

Simple rooms run by Saraguro Rikuy, a non-profit community organization supporting community organization and development through education about the tradition, ......

El Pigual

For what El Pigual hotel offers its guests, it is a bit overpriced. There are other places in the area ......

Hostal Las Palmas

Hostal Las Palmas is a simple and inexpensive lodging option in Puyo. The rate per night includes taxes, services and a ......

El Jardin

When you step inside El Jardin it becomes clear that the hotel has tried to achieve a tropical yet sophisticated ......

Posada Real

The rooms in Posada Real are cozy and tastefully decorated. The beds are comfortable with plush linens and pillows. This ......

Hostería Turingia

Hostería Turingia, which was named after the German city its owners were born in, is a fine accommodation option in ......

Ecovita

Ecovita is an organic farm camping site located in Pallatanga, two hours from Guayaquil, promoting projects geared toward community efforts ......

Polylepis Lodge

Polylepis is a unique eco-lodge tucked inside El Ángel Ecological Reserve. The reserve protects 30 acres of rare polylepis forest ......

Hotel Ines

If you are looking for a place that more budget friendly, Hotel Ines is a good bet. It may not ......

Runa Tupari

Runa Tupari is a community operation run by UNORCAC- an organization representing the rural indigenous people of Cotacachi. The establishment ......

Cabañas Armonía

A friendly family hostel and orchid garden established 10 years ago in the midst of pure tranquility. Cabañas are nestled ......

Sapos y Ranas Hotel

Sapos y Ranas (Toads and Frogs) is a friendly lodge located in the heart of the El Chocó region. The ......

Sachatamia Lodge

Sachatamia is a cozy wooden lodge located on a private ecological reserve on the border of the protected forest of ......

Hotel Oro Verde

Hotel Oro Verde may be by far the nicest hotel in Machala, but it is the sort of place where ......

Hatuchay Tower

Hatuchay Tower has 42 spacious rooms, all equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV, telephone, in-room safe, 24-hour room ......

Hostal Cabañas Quilotoa

Hostal Cabañas Quilotoa is a big place run by a very friendly family. Beds in a large dorm are $8 pp, while ......

Hostal Chosita

Hostal Chosita is a tiny shop on the right side of the main road that heads toward the crater. Eight small and ......

Pacha Mama

A very basic but good option run by an amicable local family, Pachu Mama is the last stop on the ......

Hostería Suiza

Hostería Suiza is located in the Huacachina Oasis and is surrounded by scenic sand dunes. The hosteria sits on the ......

Princesa Toa

The second to last place on the left as you walk from town to the crater, Princesa Toa is organized ......

Misahuallí Jungle Lodge

The Misahuallí Jungle Lodge was founded by a local pioneer of the Amazon on a beautiful plot of land in ......

Hotel Casa Cristina

Ensuite bathroom and hot water; 24-hour hotel security; free internet use; wireless internet access for guests with laptops; free coffee, tea ......

Miraflores Apartment

Beautiful and well located apartment near the town center and beaches. Can accommodate up to 4 people. ......

Cabañas Pakaloro

Pakaloro is a two-story wooden structure. The woodwork is inspiring and meticulous. Each room has a spacious balcony with a ......

El Albergue Español

This Spanish-run jungle bunker is situated on a hill overlooking the Rio Napo. Views of the river make this the ......

Just BA

Fully furnished apartments in Buenos Aires, Located at the best areas: Palermo, Recoleta, Downtown, Belgrano, San Telmo, etc. ......

Hotel Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara hotel is set in a beautiful old colonial house surrounded by a pretty garden, conveniently located in ......

Brazuca's Hostel

If you are looking for entertainment as well as for the best knowledge about Rio and the Brazilian culture, Brazuca's ......

Casa Florencia Hotel

Located seven blocks northwest of Antigua’s Central Plaza, Casa Florencia Hotel, near restaurants, sites of interest, offers colonial-style guest rooms ......

Hotel Raratonga

For those who love ‘Natural ingredients’,Raratonga is the perfect place to be, completely made of fine woods an surrounded by ......

La Choza de Don Wilson Hostería

This simple hostel and restaurant looks out over Papallacta at the corner fork between the road to Termas Papallacta and ......

Hostal and Restaurant Antizana

A pink three-story house just before the main road to the hot springs and spa, Antizana offers cheap rooms and every style ......

Hosteria Le Lac

This beautiful new inn just opened and is located in front of Nahuel Haupi Lake with panoramic views of the ......

WalkOn Inn

Under new management and a new name, the former Hostal Vía Morburg is located two blocks from the main square, ......

Casa Andina Nasca

Done out in coastal architecture, Casa Andina’s Nasca offering comes with 60 rooms, all tastefully furnished. The hotel has the ......

Hostal Tungurahua

This three-story house offers very basic rooms for $5 a night. Let them know in advance if you’d like meals during ......

Hotel Bolívar

Hotel Bolívar is another good option for those staying in Guaranda. Rooms are clean and quiet and well priced, between ......

Hostal de las Flores

The Hostal de las Flores offers travelers a friendly comfortable stay in Guaranda. It is housed in a renovated old ......

Albergue Miraflores House