Category : Latin America : Travel & Places

How to Spend a Week in Belize

Latin America
Belize, a tiny country located on the Caribbean Sea, has a relaxed vibe that is almost impossible to resist. The pristine beaches, lush jungles, towering ruins and colorful culture offer countless opportunities for relaxed exploration or adventure travel. Though prices are higher in Belize than othe

Roads in the Amazon

Latin America
There are concerns that building roads in the Amazon hurts the rain forest's natural ecosystem.snail vine. image by mdb from Fotolia.comOnce a nearly impenetrable jungle, the Amazon, located mostly in Brazil, is today more accessible than ever. Brazil's government has been constructing...

How to Hike to Machu Picchu

Latin America
Machu Picchu is an ancient city perched high in the Andes Mountains in South America. Accessed via the Inca Trail in Peru, the city is a four-day hike from Cuzco, along a trail that has been used for thousands of years. In recent years, the Peruvian government has begun to regulate tourism to the ar

Linnanmaki Park

Latin America
Entrance to Linnanmaki Park in Finland is free although you have to pay for each ride. This can be a bit expensive especially if you want to go for many rides or you have a bigger family. A cheaper way would be to buy a wristband which allows visitors to access all rides the whole day.