PARADISE IN LATIN AMERICA
Guatemala |
Nicaragua |
Honduras |
El Salvador |
Panama |
Colombia |
Ecuador |
Venezuela |
Dominican Republic |
Cuba |
Puerto Rico |
Costa Rica |
Mexico |
Chile |
Peru |
Bolivia |
Uruguay |
Paraguay |
Argentina |
Brazil |
Tikal National Park is located in Petén. It's an archaeological site left by the Maya civilization. It's comprised of thousands of architectural and artistic remains dating back from 600 B.C. to around 900 AD (UNESCO - Tikal National Park). "The country is best known for its volcanic landscape, fascinating Mayan culture and the colorful colonial city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site"(Selene Nelson).
It's known for its volcanoes and lakes. Masaya Volcano National Park is located in the capital Managua. It's the most popular tourist attractions in the Pacific (Centroamerica), because you can watch lava bubble restlessly in the crater of one of the country's most active volcanoes (lonely planet).
The Maya site of Copan is consists of a main complex of ruins with several secondary complexes encircling it. The Maya site of Copan is one of the most spectacular achievements during the Classic Maya Period because of the amount, elaboration and magnitude of its architectural and sculptural monuments. (UNESCO - Maya Site of Copan)
For those who like to walk, the National Park Cerro Verde is a wonderful place to do so. It's home to a wonderful orchid garden, majestic volcanoes of Izalco and Santa Ana, as well as Lake Coatepeque. There's a spectacular viewpoints from which you can admire the all of the above and the towns such as Juayúa, Nahuizalco, and the historic Acajutla with its beautiful port. (Centroamerica "Cerro Verde National Park")
While the country is known for its transcontinental canal, the 378 islands of San Blas located in the Caribbean Sea are protected by the Kuna’s against massive tourism. They keep them healthy and beautiful, if you are searching for untouched nature and culture, this is the perfect place. (San Blas Islands)
Caño Cristales is a Colombian river located in the Serrania de la Macarena province of Meta. Visit this gorgeous place between the extremes of the wet and dry seasons, and you'll witness one of Mother Nature's incredible wonders. The colors are produced during the reproductive period of the aquatic plants, which are called Macarenia clavigera, a species of the riverweed family Podostemaceae. (Lucy Sherriff, CNN)
The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's the best destinations for wildlife-viewing, since seismic and volcanic activity, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development surprising animal life. (UNESCO - Galápagos Islands)
Canaima National Park contains sheer cliffs and waterfalls, including the world's highest one, 1,000 m that borders along Guyana and Brazil. For geological interest the tepuis are a unique biogeological entity. (UNESCO - Canaima National Park)
Reaching El Limón waterfall is an journey that takes you on a 2.5-kilometer walk or hourseback ride through thick forest where you can admire the beauty of the 40 meter high waterfall. Afterwards you can take a relaxing refreshing bath in the natural pool. (Dominican Republic has it all)
Varadero is Cuba's top beach destination, it sits on a 13-mile-long peninsula with powder soft sands lapped by waters of the Kawama Channel. Perfect if your looking for a relaxing trip. (Tripadvisor)
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Old San Juan, is a citadel built between the 16th and 18th century. Very intriguing to those that fancy history. (National Park Service)
Osa Peninsula located in the Puntarenas Province, is a world premier rainforest destination considered one of the most biologically intense places on earth by National Geographic. It offers the adventurous traveler an authentic nature experience. (Costa Rica Experts)
Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city that contains many pyramids and temples which are evry interesting those whose who love archeology. (UNESCO - Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan)
Marble cave is a place carved by the glacier water rich in minerals. It gave it a beautiful and complex colors while also shaping it in a odd but satisfying way. (Geology Page)
Machu picchu a place beautiful landscape who bring you back to the fifteenth century inca empire. (Johanna Murphy)
The Laguna Colorada is surrounded by snowy mountains and has an amazing panorama due to the contrast of the red water from the lake and the blue sky. (Andrew Fenton)
Casapueblo home of the artist Carlos Páez Vilaró is a beautiful white color and rounded shape building hosting an hotel and a museum. (ELISA ZAGARIA)
If you’re looking for a historical experience and learn about the indigenous wildlife, this is the place. These historic Jesuit ruins dated since the 17 century. One of the most popular sites is in a town called Trinidad where tourist can admire the views overlooking the Parana river. These Jesuit helped preserved and protect the native people from slavery and wars. (My Turn To Travel)
If you’re looking to escape from the city to a magical view, you should definatly go horse ridding over the glacier Perito Moreno located in Argentina. One of the seven wonders of the world is known for its breathtaking glacier up close. The glacier expands itself even more when ice falls from the walls which is why makes it so unique. (Kristin Deasy)
This unique statue is the fifth largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This statue overlooking the city is 30 meters tall and placed on the peak of the 700 meter Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National park. This statue is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity.If you’re looking for a breathtaking view and a follower of the Catholic religion than this place will make you’re heart melt. (your amazing places)