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Mexicana Ceases All Operations

By emma | August 30, 2010

Grupo Mexicana has ceased all operations.  All flights operated by Mexicana, MexicanaClick, and MexicanaLink are canceled.  Ticketed passengers should contact Exito immediately to file for a refund, and find new tickets on alternative carriers. Mexico’s largest airline, last year Mexicana transported over 11 million passengers. The airline operated 69 planes under the Mexicana brand and [...]

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Protesters in Bolivia End Strike

By emma | August 23, 2010

The city of Potosi, Bolivia, gradually returned to normal after protesters ended a 19-day strike that had paralyzed the region.   The strike had blockaded the town of Potosi, cutting off bus, rail and air travel for almost three weeks. The Bolivian government and protesters reached a 6-point agreement that includes provisions to improve roads and [...]

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Buenos Aires domestic airport Jorge Newbery (Aeroparque) temporary closure

By emma | August 6, 2010

The Transportation Ministry of Argentina announced that the domestic airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, will be closed from mid- October for approximately 50 days due to repairs and enlargement of the main runway. The work is estimated to start on 15th October and end on 5th Dec 2010. Meanwhile, all flights will be directed to Ezeiza [...]

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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 [...]

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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% normal.  [...]

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