Cartagena de Indias, a jewel amongst the colonial cities of South America in a dreamlike location on the Caribbean coast, is very popular among travelers to Colombia. The world-famous Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez dedicated an entire novel to Cartagena in 1985: „Love in times of cholera“.
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Monat: April 2020
Cusco: A mystical place in Peru
Cusco, located at an altitude of over 3,400 meters in the middle of the Andes, is one of the top destinations in South America. Its proximity to Machu Picchu is not the only reason for its fame. It is also said to be the most beautiful and varied Peruvian city. In addition, it has a historical significance that hardly any other city in the southern hemisphere can match. Weiterlesen
Peru: Beautiful national park Manú
With almost two million hectares, the Parque Nacional Manú in the Amazon lowlands is one of the largest rainforest reserves on earth. The park was founded in 1973 to protect its intact ecosystem.
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Trekking tours in Peru
Whether hiking at Lake Titicaca or on the Inca Trail, climbing Huascarán or the volcano Misti – Peru’s mountain world promises hikers and nature lovers plenty of variety.
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Valparaiso – the most historical city in Chile
The metropolis on the Pacific Ocean stretches across 45 hills. Its colorful houses, which seem to stick to the hillsides, have been immortalized on countless postcards and should not be missing in any illustrated book about Chile. It is even more impressive to get to know this World Heritage Site personally. Weiterlesen
Buenos Aires & Salta: Two beauties in Argentina
One of the most beautiful cities in the world is Buenos Aires, the „Paris of South America“. But also Salta with its great colonial architecture is a must for visitors.
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Chile: Insider tip Lauca National Park
The Parque Nacional Lauca in the Altiplano (Andean highlands) of northern Chile, right on the Bolivian border, is still a real insider tip. Located away from the usual travel routes, only few foreign tourists get lost here. Mass tourism is therefore not an option.
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Colombia: The top beaches
The top beaches of Colombia are only known in Europe to insiders. However, with 3,200 km of coast (1,700 km on the Caribbean), it is difficult to make a choice among the many first-class beaches.
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Cuba’s cities: Always worth a visit
Cuba travelers are especially looking forward to visiting Havana. But also other places on the island attract with their beautifully restored old towns, magnificent colonial buildings and a lot of Caribbean joie de vivre.
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Cuba: Nature parks & Caribbean feeling
Sun, sea and white sand: Cuba is by far the most interesting island of the Greater Antilles. Here you will not only find picturesque beaches, but also nature parks with great fauna and flora.
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