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A pictorial and musical look at scenes from the Pampas, the landmarks of Buenos Aires and the legacy of Evita Peron.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristNovember 9, 2020

Explore the Pampas and Argentina’s Gaucho Culture with a Visit to San Antonio de Areco and Its Ranches

During the formative years of the nation, the grassy and fertile plains known as the pampas that extend for seven hundred miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Andes Mountains was a frontier region.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Horseback Riding, Barbecue, Museums, Festivals

Chichen Itza Flourishes Again in the Yucatan - Mexico

Located only two or three hours inland from the modern resort destinations at Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, Chichen Itza is one of the top tourist attractions in Mexico.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Ruins, Mexican History, Pyramids, Mayan History

The Dominican Republic is an All-Star for Beach Resorts, Baseball and Economic Growth

There is a tendency for people to assume that the island nations of the Caribbean are all the same. However, over the past two decades the Dominican Republic has become the region’s rising star.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Sports, Beaches, Resorts

Latin America and Caribbean - Costa Rica Remains Central America's Shining Star

While it lacks the majestic ruins and dramatic history of some of its neighbors, Costa Rica was one of the first countries in the Western Hemisphere to use its environmental resources to attract visitors seeking outdoor experiences.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Rainforests, Volcanoes, Beaches

Paradise Island and Nassau Embody the Best of the Bahamas

Paradise Island and Nassau are both part of New Providence Island, one of 16 major islands which make up the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Beaches, Luxury, Resorts

With Montevideo and More Uruguay is Worth Remembering

The South American country of Uruguay is a place that many people have heard of but few people from the United States have visited.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 25, 2020Uruguay, Rivers, Villages

Havana Provides a Step Back in Time to Curious Visitors

Cuba is a land lost in time with an interesting history and a spirited people. Tens of thousands of Americans have visited this neighboring island of 10 million residents on organized tours or cruise ship excursions.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 23, 2020Cuba, Forts, Statues, Cathedrals, Nightclubs, Cemeteries

Mayan Riveria Offers Resorts, History & Ecotourism

When the Mexican government first designated the area around Cancun as the site for the development of modern tourism resorts in the early 1970s, it seemed to be an unlikely destination.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 22, 2020Mexico, Mayan, Castles, Temples, Ruins, Lagoons, Caves

Remarkable Rio Embodies the Spirit of Emerging Brazil

Rio is a place that everyone has heard of, but few Americans have visited. Despite some social problems, the vibrant festivals, magnificent views and diverse culture of this city of 6 million make a trip to Rio a worthwhile adventure.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 21, 2020Brazil, Festivals, Mountains, Statues, Beaches

Argentina’s Past Glories and Future Hopes on Display in Lively Buenos Aires

Modern Argentina was forged out of a large Spanish territory known as the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata.

Latin America and CaribbeanJessica CristJanuary 20, 2020

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