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Easter Island sits in an isolated location of the Pacific, a 6-hour flight from mainland Chile. To give you some idea on its remoteness, the nearest inhabited island is Pitcairn over 1,280 miles away. Though it was annexed by Chile in the late 19th century, it retains its distinctly Polynesian … View details

Latin America is huge encompassing vast swathes of windswept steppe, dry deserts, towering mountains, the largest rainforest in the world and thousands of miles of coastline. So how do you decide on where to visit first? Well, this depends on your interests and inclinations. Though there will a crossover of interests, we have attempted to … View details

Lima is all too often overlooked on the tourist circuit. Many visitors favour just a visit to Cuzco, Machu Picchu, the Amazon or Lake Titicaca. Those who take the time to explore the metropolis, will have a chance to see world class art galleries and museums. Here are six of … View details

So, you’ve arrived in Rio de Janeiro and you’ve got a whole day to make the most of it. But what do you do? Here’s how to spend the perfect day in cidade maravilhosa. A note on the guide: As Copacabana is where the majority of tourists stay in Rio … View details

Broadcast on BBC Four on Monday 1 August, 9pm In this one-off documentary, LATA Foundation supporter, Katie Derham travels to Rio De Janeiro (where her father was born) to explore the story behind Brazil’s most famous and enduring song. Written in 1962 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Vinicius … View details

Every August, Colombia’s second largest city of Medellin plays host to one of the world’s largest flower festivals, La Feria de los Flores. Visitors descend upon the city to witness the week-long event, coming from as far afield as the US, Europe and even Australia. So why are flowers so … View details

Tango is still alive and well, particularly in Buenos Aires where the annual World Tango Championship take place. The famous Argentine dance originated in the late 19th century, in the nightclubs of the River Plate. The dance is becoming one of Argentina’s most valued cultural exports with exponential growth across … View details

In the Quechuan language, Inti Raymi means sun festival, and that’s exactly what it is. This ancient Incan ceremony honours the sun god Inti. The festival takes place throughout the Andes. The largest celebrations occur in the Inca empire’s capital, Cusco in Peru. The festival lasts for nine days between … View details

Latin America is mainly Catholic so it’s no surprise that Holy Week is celebrated with gusto. Easter is the most important festival in the calendar. The week that marks Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection is observed in different ways around the region. Many of the rituals and traditions originate from Spain … View details