LATA update on the 19.09.17 mexico earthquake
20.09.17 LATA update on the 19.09.17 Mexico earthquake A strong earthquake of a 7.1 magnitude hit Mexico on Tuesday 19 September, Colin Stewart, Chairman of the Latin American Travel Association (LATA), said: “Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake. We are in constant contact … View details
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Breakfast Latin America style
From ‘huevos rancheros’ to ‘vitaminas’, breakfast can vary depending on where you are in Latin America. Over the years, influences from Europe and Africa blend with the indigenous recipes to create fusion cuisine. It also varies within each country depending on local geography. You’re not going to find the same … View details
5 places to get some winter sun in Latin America
The nights are drawing in, the grey skies cover what little day we have and the scarves and hats have been pulled out and dusted off. As they say in Game of Thrones – winter is coming. But the cold weather in the northern hemisphere, means warmth in the south. … View details
Which country in Latin America should you visit first?
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
8 places to snorkel or scuba dive in Latin America
From the Pacific to the west and the Caribbean and Atlantic on the east, Central and South America boast some of best dive spots in the world. Wildlife rich waters, coral reefs and clear waters make for excellent snorkelling or scuba diving. Some places are only accessible by boat and … View details
8 Incredible Places For Horse Lovers In Latin America
ARGENTINA – LAS PAMPAS Argentina has a long history of horse riding, and none more so than the vast grasslands and steppes of Las Pampas. There are two distinct possibilities here. The first is to join gauchos, traditional cowboys, to round cattle that graze on the open plains. They ride … View details
Celebrating Semana Santa throughout Latin America
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
From the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to the Caribbean Sea, Latin America has a wonderful range of beaches just waiting to be paddled, surfed, swam and sunbathed upon. Here’s a flavour of sandy options spanning all three oceans. PANAMA Straight out of the pages of a travel brochure, the … View details