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Tips for Women Travelers

By emma | May 17, 2010

You announce you are going to Latin America by yourself, and your mother promptly faints.    After you revive her, she begins issuing dire warnings of all the terrible things that will happen to a woman traveling along in South America.
Take a deep breath.  The world has changed.  Solo women travelers are no longer bizarre object [...]

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Is Mexico Safe?

By emma | April 2, 2010

After events over the last few weeks, anyone contemplating travel to Mexico is probably asking themselves the same question – is it safe to visit Mexico?
The answer is a qualified yes.  Yes, in general, Mexico remains a safe country for tourists.  Most tourist cities and sites are far from the majority of the carnage.  Yes, [...]

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Machu Picchu Reopens April 1

By emma | March 30, 2010

Machu Picchu ruins are set to reopen on April 1st, 2010!   The highly-anticipated reopening ceremonies are said to involve both high Peruvian government officials, and celebrities like Susan Sarandon.
Just as importantly, Peru Rail has restored train services to Aguas Calientes (or Machu Picchu Town) starting March 29.  Things are not, however, 100% [...]

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Machu Picchu set to reopen April 1

By emma | February 17, 2010

The Peruvian government has set April 1 as the target date for reopening the famed citadel of Machu Picchu, Peruvian Trade and Tourism Minister Martin Perez announced today.
“The citadel is intact and we expect to receive visitors starting April 1,” Perez said.  The ruins were cut off when roads and railways were severely damaged by [...]

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Latin American Nations Make “Ethical Traveler” Top 10

By emma | January 25, 2010

The Ethical Traveler announced their 2010 Developing World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations report, and four Latin American nations were on the list.
The Latin American honorees are, in alphabetical order, Argentina, Belize, Chile, and Suriname.
Argentina was praised for “a commitment…. towards zero net deforestation, including responsible land management plans and conservation efforts for more than a [...]

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