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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Gorgeous feathered clothing in all sorts of colours. Lightly-clad women. Intense drum rhythms, chasing your own heartbeat. An injection of cheer and joy. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival of euphoria. When the samba rhythms hit, the world stops moving. All that matters is the now. The...
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Altitude sickness in Peru and other South American countries
Travelling to South America? Several destinations in South America are located at high altitude such as the Inca Trail and Cusco in Peru. So it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with altitude sickness: What is it? And how can you best avoid it? What is altitude sickness? Altitude sickness,...
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Christmas in Latin America
In Latin America, Christmas Eve is known as Nochebuena in Spanish, and Véspera de Natal in Portuguese. And just as in the UK, each country in Central and South America has some wholly unique Christmas traditions. When Spain and Portugal were colonial powers, they brought their religion and traditions over...
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Top five tourist attractions in Argentina
Argentina is the epitome of scenic nature and amazing experiences. Fairytale waterfalls, astonishing natural phenomena, vibrant metropolises and delicious wines are just some of the things you can experience in Argentina. So if you’re into a little of everything, all wrapped up in magnificence, Argentina is just the place for...
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7 sensational UNESCO sights in South America
Central and South America abound with beautiful scenery and unique culture. In fact, there are more than 130 different places in South America which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. UNESCO, which is short for The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945. The list of world...
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