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The Mystical Waters of Lake Titicaca
Posted on April 30, 2013 - Category Bolivia, Peru | Leave a Comment
Lake Titicaca is just one of a few of Peru’s natural wonders. The lake is the highest navigable body of water in the world and has its western shores in Peru and its eastern shores in Bolivia. Its deep blue depths, situated at over 12,000 feet above sea level, have inspired myths and legends that [...]
The Magical Landscapes of Uyuni
Posted on April 26, 2013 - Category Bolivia, Destination Highlight, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
On a trip to the altiplano of southwestern Bolivia, the natural landscape takes center stage. The highlight is Salar de Uyuni, a salt lake set at 3,700 meters above sea level and covering 4,086 mi2 (10,582 km2), an area roughly the size of Hawaii. NASA satellite images show that the Uyuni Salt Flat is larger [...]
One on One with Anabel Mota, LAFL’s Travel Expert
Posted on March 4, 2013 - Category Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Travel News, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Last week, we finally got the chance to pry our travel expert, Anabel Mota, away from her work so she could sit down with us for a short interview. Anabel has traveled all across the continent so we couldn’t think of one anyone better to answer some questions about traveling in Latin America. 1. Let’s [...]
Top destinations for Semana Santa travel in South America
Posted on January 11, 2013 - Category Bolivia, Culture & Traditions, Ecuador, South America | Leave a Comment
It is hard to overstate the importance of Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Latin America. Most countries, boasting large populations of Catholic believers, approach the liturgical death and resurrection of Christ as an occasion for great, albeit somber, festival-making. Regardless of whether you plan your South America vacation to coincide with this religious event, you’re [...]
Top Three Wine Destinations in South America
Posted on December 11, 2012 - Category Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
South America is blessed with breathtaking scenery and some of the highest quality of wine vineyards in the world. Argentina and Chile especially pride themselves in their internationally acclaimed wines and the tourism it continues to attract. We present three of the most popular Latin America wine destinations every traveler needs to visit. Mendoza, Argentina Argentina’s famous [...]
Carnaval de Oruro, Bolivia
Posted on November 27, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Culture & Traditions, South America | 1 Comment
This past month we have looked at how Carnival is celebrated in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador, and now we turn our focus to Bolivia. One of the most unique and interesting Carnivals in South America is La Diablada Carnival which takes place in the mining town of Oruro, in central Bolivia. Two famous icons have [...]
Bolivia Travel Tale: Kristina’s Salar de Uyuni Trip
Posted on November 7, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Travel Tales | Leave a Comment
In this travel tale, join us on the journey of Kristina McKinney, a Boston, Massachusetts native and travel advisor for LAFL, as she explores the Salar de Uyuni salt flats. For its breathtaking scenery, this is the perfect destination for a Bolivia travel. Kristina McKinney was living in Cordoba, Argentina when she decided to take a [...]
South America Travel: An Introduction to Carnival
Posted on November 2, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Brazil, Culture & Traditions, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Travel Tips | Leave a Comment
Most people are familiar with Carnival from world-famous festivities such as the street parades of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, masquerade balls in Venice, and the samba floats of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, where it has achieved fame as the world’s biggest party. Celebrated in February, Carnival is a festival with roots in Catholic [...]
