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 [...]
Posted in Destinations, Enjoying Travel, General information, Uncategorized, Women travelers | Also tagged Argentina, Belize, Brazil, central america, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, cuzco, ecuador, El Salvador, flight, honduras, latin america, Local transportation, mexico, Quito, South America, travel, travel tips, Venezuela, Women travelers |
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 emma | January 27, 2010
Days of torrential rains have pounded Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and washouts. Bridges and roads have been heavily damaged, making travel difficult and in some cases impossible. The entire Sacred Valley region has been declared a disaster zone by the Peruvian government. The ruins of Machu Picchu are closed. [...]
Pilsener, Club, Cuzcqueño, Pilsen… blah, blah, blah. Chances are if you’ve been to Ecuador and/or Peru and you have a deeper appreciation for fermented beverages you probably understand my sentiments. Not that I hold anything against these “goes down like water, drink 10 or 15 and still stand” beers, but they do leave something to [...]
Posted in Airlines, Destinations, Extended Stay, Multi Stop Travel | Also tagged Argentina, beer, bogota, Brazil, cerveza, cervezaria artesanal, Colombia, craft beer, cuzco, ecuador, latin america, multicity, Quito, South America, travel |
Many countries in Latin America require a payment at the airport prior to departure. Often times you have to pay this amount in cash (usually either local currency or US Dollars). Argentina: (Buenos Aires EZE) $18 to be paid in USD upon checking in for international flight from Argentina. El Calafate: $18 to be paid [...]
Posted in Destinations | Also tagged airport taxes, Argentina, Belize, Brazil, cash, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, honduras, mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, Venezuela, visa |
