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Visiting The Iguazu Falls
Posted on April 9, 2013 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Uncategorized | 3 Comments
The perfect addition to any Latin America travel itinerary must include a once in a lifetime trip to the Iguazu Falls which promises to impress any traveler. Located on the border of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina, where the Iguazu River tumbles over the edge of the Parana Plateau, the Iguazu Falls are one of the [...]
Drinking Beer in South America
Posted on March 27, 2013 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Peru, South America, Travel News, Travel Tales, Travel Tips, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
We conclude our month long profile of national drinks with a toast to that most universally accessible of all liquid refreshments: beer. Whether you are coming off the 4-day Inca Trail or soaking up the sun on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, there is no better way to celebrate a great travel moment than [...]
Brazil’s National Drinks, Starring the Caipirinha
Posted on March 12, 2013 - Category Brazil, Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Imagine yourself on a beach in Brazil, the sun’s rays and the tropical air cozily warming the space around you, palm fronds waving in the gentle breeze. Now, what are you drinking? Today we focus on Brazil’s most popular drinks. Whether you’re already plotting a tropical beach getaway or seeking vacation inspiration, here are some [...]
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 [...]
Christ the Redeemer, Brazil’s Greatest Statue
Posted on February 15, 2013 - Category Brazil, Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized | 2 Comments
In Rio de Janeiro, the gargantuan statue of Christ the Redeemer towers spectacularly over one of the most recognizable landscapes in the world. Known in Brazil as Cristo Redentor, the statue measures 30.1 m or 99 feet in height (not including a 6-meter or 20-foot-tall pedestal), its arms stretch to 19 m or 62 feet, [...]
Wine Tourism in Brazil and Uruguay
Posted on January 4, 2013 - Category Brazil, South America, Uncategorized, Uruguay | Leave a Comment
In our continuing focus on wine, today we profile Brazil and Uruguay, respectively the 3rd and 4th largest producers of wine in South America. Brazil and Uruguay are tiny upstarts in comparison to the wine giants of Argentina and Chile, representing just a fraction of South America’s total wine production. The two countries are only [...]
Explore South America’s Wine Trails
Posted on December 5, 2012 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, South America, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Today we happily inaugurate the December theme for LAFL’s South America travel blog: wine! The holidays are beginning, the New Year looms just around the corner, and altogether there is much to celebrate. As the festivities approach, we thought it would be fitting to focus on the beverage that has been lauded by all great [...]
Brazil Travel: Carnival in Bahia & Recife
Posted on November 30, 2012 - Category Brazil, Culture & Traditions | Leave a Comment
There are many reasons to travel to Brazil for Carnival and NOT go to Rio de Janeiro, host to the most popular celebration. In Rio, prices for hotels and other amenities soar sky-high, and for some, the cost of travel to Rio during this peak holiday season can become prohibitive. Others may decide to book [...]
