PERU: LAKE TITICACA!
Manco Capac, according to legend, emerged from the cold waters of Lake Titicaca, 3,800 meters above sea level, and was the first of the Incas. Birthplace of the Incan civilization, Lake Titicaca is full of folklore and a haven of…
COSTA RICA: BETWEEN THE CARIBBEAN & THE PACIFIC
The coasts of Costa Rica, two hundred kilometers apart, are perfect examples of sensible, high standard tourism, geared towards discovering and protecting Central American ecosystems. Bordering the Caribbean to the north-east, a…
MEXICO: EXPLORING UNCHARTERED YUCATÁN
Campeche, the region west of the Yucatán peninsula, is rich in patrimony and far from the typical sightseeing tours. Among the many gems in the region, there are two exceptional, must-see spots. Campeche, the region’s capital…
PANAMA: THE ART OF MOLA
Spread out over a territory from the islands of San Blas in Panama to the Isthmus of Darien in Colombia, the indigenous Kuna ethnic group have a unique artisanal skill – the mola – now displayed in the largest museums in the world…
COLOMBIA: THE PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN
An interview with Zully Salazar, President of the Cartagena Tourism Board 2017 was “France/Colombia Year”. What was your overall impression of this collaboration? Really positive. The cultural exchange this year offered a wide range…
COLOMBIA: THE BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED VILLAGES OF ANTIOQUIA
Gone are the days when drug bosses called the shots in Medellín. Before the word gets out and crowds spill in, don’t miss these quiet villages that have rediscovered their serenity. By Catherine Gary Santa Fe de Antioquia, a…
CHILE: THE COQUIMBO REGION REVEALS THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE
Countless astronomical observatories and a Mediterranean climate let visitors from around the world catch a unique glimpse of the universe, not to mention taste the region’s grand crus and famous pisco brandy. The Coquimbo region, also…
CHILE: CHILOÉ, REVITALIZE WITH NATURE AND CULTURE
Nestled in the lake district of northern Chilean Patagonia – a natural paradise home to the Mapuches – is Chiloé, an unspoiled island dotted with wooden churches from the 16th and 17th centuries, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
BOLIVIA: SOUTH LIPEZ, DISCOVERING THE ALTIPLANO
At the tip of Bolivia, south of the famous Salar de Uyuni and, neighboring Argentina and the Chilean Atacama Desert, is a unique region with dreamlike landscapes that will inspire your drive for adventure: South Lipez. Perched more than 4,200…
BRAZIL: NORDESTE VIA THE ROUTE OF EMOTIONS
Jericoacoara A four-hour bus ride from Fortaleza on the main road – or six hours on the scenic route for all-terrain vehicles – you’ll find the Jericoacoara natural reserve. Between sand dunes and dry mangrove trees, take an excursion…
