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El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier – Patagonia Argentina
2009-07-24 17:08:00
The main thing to see in this area is the National Park ‘Los Glaciares’.. Located 80 km west of town, there is a paved road until you get to the park entrance. The glacier is awesome at 30km (20miles) long, 70 meters (230ft) above the waters surface, and it has a total surface of 257km. There are three levels of the viewing platform. You can stay as long as you want and snap as many pictures as you want. If you are lucky you will observe some calf while you are there. You can also go for a walk near the glacier or go for a ride on the tour boat. Undoubtedly, the biggest attraction in this corner of Patagonia , is the Perito Moreno Glacier . This is an awesome giant, one of the great natural wonders of the world. At a time when virtually all the world’s glaciers are retreating the Perito Merino is advancing, albeit very slowly. As the ice pushes forward large chunks break off the terminus, maintaining almost a state of equilibrium. It’s the forward pressure of t...
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The Best Vineyards in Mendoza Argentina
2009-07-03 18:41:00
Argentine wine is hot right now and Mendoza is the country’s wine capital. Here are the best vineyards in the region. There are 1000 vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina . Maybe more by the time you finish reading this. That’s how fast Mendoza’s wine scene is growing.   Mendoza, two hours by plane from Buenos Aires, is the heart and soul of Argentina’s wine country, where European settlers introduced the ancient craft of winemaking in the 19th century. The soil and climate of the Mendoza area make this ideal wine country. It’s also the adventure tourism center of Argentina’s Cuyo region, offering world-class hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding and skiing, all within reasonable driving distance of downtown Mendoza. But wine is the main draw in Mendoza, and before you go, it’s best to get a primer on the local grapes.  The tourist can make the famous “Route of wine”. Argentine vineyards share recipes and techniques with touri...
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Spirit Airlines to open reservation centers in Costa Rica
2009-06-15 19:09:00
SPIRIT AIRLINES TO OPEN RESERVATION CENTERS, June 5, 2009 Spirit Airlines ...
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Peru and Machu Picchu Vacation Package discounted
2009-06-15 14:45:00
Visit the lost and sacred city of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca (more than 25 rivers empty into it), the former Incan capital city of Cuzco, and Lima, Peru , all for only $1136 per person. Usually a package like this will cost you about $1500 to package yourself, as well as extensive time and planning. This $1136 ...
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Wonders of Peru travel review
2008-10-16 20:49:00
Dear Gabriela:   Good morning Gabriela. How are you? I am back from Peru . The trip was GREAT. The travel agency in Peru did a very good job. I really enjoyed the trip. I had a wonderful time there. And I only got 7 mosquito bites!! Isn’t it amazing?   Just want to thank you for everything. ...
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Wonders of Peru vacation package review
2008-10-07 20:53:00
Hi Hugo .. I just wanted to thank you for arranging the fantastic trip we just got back from.  Everything went without a hitch, the guides were all very helpful and spoke good English (even though my husband speaks Spanish), the flights were all on time and transfers ready and waiting, hotels very comfortable, etc.  ...
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Galapagos and Machu Picchu travel review
2008-10-02 21:58:00
We just returned from our trip to Peru, Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. It was fabulous!! You all did a great job of planning and orgnizing for us. The hotels were wonderful and all of our itinerary was completed as planned. Thanks so much to Rosario. Betty J. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latinamerica4less.com%2 Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2008%2F10%2Fgalapagos -and-machu-picchu-travel-review%2F'; ...
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Patagonia Argentina
2008-09-18 22:42:00
  Ice, deserts and mountains The Southern Patagonia is composed of different natural environments; forests, sea coasts in Tierra del Fuego. There is an endless steppe where sheep graze million and the massif of the Andes Mountains, whose slopes are the glaciers of continental ice. The Patagonian geography has two distinct landscapes; arid steppe, windy desert and the ...
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CNN report: Ecuador: Everything old is new again in Quito
2008-09-18 22:22:00
Everything old is new again in Quito An interesting Report about Quito, Ecuador ; an effort to preserve, restore and bring back the “Colonial” contrast, beauty, respect and a 15th-18th century shine, rich and renewed history.   Isatraveller addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latinamerica4less.com%2 Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2008%2F09%2Fcnn-every thing-old-is-new-again-in-quito%2F'; addthis_title = 'CNN+report%3A+Ecuador%3A+Everything+old+ is+new+again+in+Quito'; addthis_pub = 'latinamerica4less';

Travel Brazil LatinAmerica4less travel review
2008-08-07 18:59:00
Hugo, We have arrived safely back in the US and are facing reality once again.  I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing experience you helped us to create! Being very unfamiliar with our destinations prior to the trip, we were a little apprehensive at times with how the itinerary would play out; leaving everything in ...
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Nazca Lines, Peru
2008-08-06 17:29:00
Nazca Lines   The Nazca lines are a series of geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert, a high arid plateau that stretches more than 80 km (50 miles) between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the Pampas de Jumana in Peru . They are believed to have been created by the Nazca culture between 200 BC and ...
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Costa Rica Video
2008-07-31 19:14:00
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Galapagos Islands ?Best Islands in the World? an international award by Tra
2008-07-30 19:14:00
The Galapagos were chosen as the best islands in the world, oust Bali, Indonesia, which happens to occupy the second place. This designation is part of the ‘World ’s Best Awards 2008′ of the U.S. Travel & Leisure magazine, which specializes in tourism. The awards on Sunday night were held in New York, USA. The Galapagos Islands were ...
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Cerro Azul erupts in Galapagos on Isabela Island
2008-06-05 19:12:00
The Galapagos Island s Located 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) west of Ecuador’s coast, the archipelago of 13 main islands and 17 islets is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now becoming headline since The Cerro Azul volcano on Isabela Island erupted between Thursday and Sunday, unleashing a heavy flow of lava, without affecting the islands’ ...

LatinAmerica4less Costa Rica Travel review and Testimonial
2008-06-03 23:12:00
Hugo, I’m back from my vaction to costa rica and we had a great time. I wanted to thank you for planning a great trip. Every driver was on schedule and we were able to do plenty of activities during the week. Thanks again. S. Bloom   addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latinamerica4less.com%2 Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2008%2F06%2Flatinamer ica4less-costa-rica-travel-review-and-tes timonial%2F'; addthis_title = ...
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Cool Travel Tools and Tips
2008-05-29 23:30:00
I just decided to list some tips for your consideration, for all those travelers around the world. It is a list of cool travel tools that myself have often needed and worthwhile to consider having on hand. Do you have suggestions to be considered as well?   Airlinetollfree.info - Tollfree Numbers for Airlines tsa.dhs.gov - List of Banned Items NTSB.gov ...
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Peru travel review and testimonial
2008-05-21 23:10:00
Dear Hugo,   I wanted to tell you that my wife and I had a wonderful time in Peru . The package ‘Great Peru Experience’ was quite fascinating. It was a pleasurely experience all throughout the tour. Thank you very much, and I hope to do business with you again in the future. Yours sincerely, Jung I.K. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latinamerica4less.com%2 Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D101'; ...
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Peru travel review and testimonial
2008-05-21 23:10:00
Dear Hugo,   I wanted to tell you that my wife and I had a wonderful time in Peru . The package ‘Great Peru Experience’ was quite fascinating. It was a pleasurely experience all throughout the tour. Thank you very much, and I hope to do business with you again in the future. Yours sincerely, Jung I.K. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.latinamerica4less.com%2 Fblog%2Findex.php%2F2008%2F05%2Fperu-trav el-review-and-testimonial%2F'; ...
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Galapagos and Machu Picchu travel review, travel testimonial.
2008-05-14 16:53:00
Just want to let you know that we had a wonderful trip to the Galapagos and to Machu Picchu.    We had excellent guides, good food, good hotels, etc.  We enjoyed it so much that we would certainly recommend it to our family and friends.   Thank you for your hard work.   Best regards, Mary Z. addthis_url ...
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San Andres Island Travel Testimonial
2008-05-01 20:37:00
Hi Hugo,   Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for booking us a wonderful vacation! Everything was well organized and ran smoothly.  We will definitely use Latinamerica4less again. Also, Rosario, our guide when we arrived in San Andres was absolutely wonderful.  Not sure if you have contact info for her, but we would like to email her to send our regards.   –Rebecca   (Hugo is one of Our best Sales Consultants-LatinAmerica4less) Share
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Galapagos Iguanas back to Baltra
2008-05-01 00:58:00
The island of Baltra in the Galapagos Islands archipelago became populated with land iguanas that had disappeared during the U.S. military occupation in World War II, said on Wednesday the Galapagos National Park.   A total of 420 species of iguanas Conolophus subcristatus or also known as yellow iguanas, one of the world’s most existent endemic species, were reintroduced in Baltra in the last 28 years to live and reproduce in their natural state.   According to The Galapagos National Park, 74 of these reptiles were taken this week to finalize the reproduction agenda in Baltra, held since 1980.   “The goal was to repopulate the island Baltra with endemic iguanas, which, for various reasons, disappeared during the occupation of the island by a U.S. military base in the Second World War”, the Galapagos National Park representatives mentioned.     They noted that the species was saved thanks to a scientific expedition in 1933 that introduced 70 animals on an experim...
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Peru Travel Mart 2008
2008-04-24 19:41:00
Peru Travel Mart 2008 was inaugurated last night at The Golden Room of the Government Palace; the most important annual event for promoting tourism in this country. The ceremony was opened by the President of the Republic, Alan García Perez, and was attended by Minister Mercedes Aráoz and representatives of PromPeru and CANATUR. Is the fifteenth edition where the participation of the most important tour operators of Peru and more than 100 countries around the world, as well as international journalists and important tourism destination specialists came together to participate in this important event.   The president, Alan García, said that Peru is a country very attractive for tourism worldwide because it represents the synthesis of South America since its origin, as the cradle of the oldest civilizations that contributed their time in metallurgy, textiles and social organization before Our Christian era, then with the Empire of the Incas and later in the stage of the Viceroyalt...
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Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu - LatinAmerica4less
2008-04-21 19:10:00
Jay and I recently returned from our trip to Galapagos and Machu Picchu and we both agree it is one of the very best trips we have ever taken. We had NO problems, even the weather cooperated. The guides, from both Kelin and Pacifico, were friendly and always on time and we enjoyed each tour immensely. Thank you so much for arranging such a wonderful vacation for us. Donna B. PS. There is only one thing we would have changed in hind sight and that is less time in Lima and more in Galapagos. If we had to be in Lima for two days I would definitely have included a tour in the price on one of those days. We did find things to do but we are not really much into city life. We would be glad to fill out a reference form or whatever your company might need or like from us. Share! Share
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travel quote - LatinAmerica4less
2008-04-18 00:15:00
When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. Clifton Fadiman (1904 - 1999) Share! Share
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Travel to Latin America
2008-04-17 23:49:00
Airline cancellations and a possible slower economy, gas prices and a weak dollar will affect most of US travelers but probably is not the case when traveling to Latin America since it is still a destination that keeps your pockets safe and now that leisure travel has being considered by many like food or rent, an essential cost….. Latin America is the real travel option, lower travel cost compared with Europe and Asia where the dollar goes further and not forgetting that Ecuador as an example has the US dollar as main currency at a lower price.   We will be still concerned about the recession and will make an effort to strictly control our rates offering the best rates on the market with short itineraries and lots of activities and will keep our belief that Latin America is and will stay as a top favorite travel destination, so travel to Latin America and enjoy what it has to offer at a low cost compared to other destinations now, travel to Latin America for less! Share! Share
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Latin America travel destinations
2008-04-11 16:49:00
Latin America destinations are not only becoming favorite places among travelers around the world but will become unique. Each destination, each country offers a number of options for each type of passenger and has also a distinct tourist infrastructure to offer. I mention this because we can find quiet places that offer luxury and relaxation within unique environments like for example the Amazon either in Peru, Brazil and Ecuador where we will be able to find luxury lodges where the level of comfort and luxury is unique, natural and superb and will not destroy its environment but will preserve it and also we will be able to find places immersed in the Andes, beaches, islands and deserts where the convenience may not be a luxury but as a destination place is so incredibly beautiful and offers such interaction with nature that shows that travel to Latin America is really a unique experience, lasting and unforgettable. Share! Share
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Latin America Haciendas
2008-04-01 21:09:00
Finding Historic Haciendas in Latin America can be easy and pleasant; traveling in Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and Uruguay (Estancias), Chile, Colombia (coffee), Fazendas of Brazil, Dominican Republic and Mexico will show a rich colonial past and precious historic architecture of all sorts imitated in the Philippines which was colonized by Spain through Mexico for 300 years.Most of these historic Latin America Haciendas are part of Latin America’s traditions, magic, romance, and legends. Most are based in the highlands, charming country inns, rural accommodations and living relics of Latin America where you can not only stay and enjoy gourmet meals but you can relax and enjoy the comfort of historic dining rooms with rustic elegance with antique original furnishing, traditional tile work on the floor and ceilings, murals, and an spectacular natural beauty of lush gardens an fountains, landscapes and traditions.  Share! Share

Pre-Inca temple discovered in Peru
2008-03-18 22:16:00
The new archeologist discovery of an ancient temple, roadway and irrigation systems at a famed fortress overlooking the Inca capital of Cuzco in Peru has been for all of us a big surprise and notice. The Sacsayhuaman culture showed that the site had religious as well as military aims, according to researchers and where constructed in the 1100s. Luis Lumbreras, former director of Peru’s National Culture Institute and an expert on Cuzco’s pre-Incan cultures said that the discovery of the temple reveals “the sacred ceremonial nature of the Killke,” and also “Previously we thought Sacsayhuaman was simply a military fortification, but we now see it was a very complex ceremonial center.  This gives us an example of that in Latin America there is still much to discover, to be seen and to be done. Not only we have to be aware that we keep history and protect unique tourist attractions in locations that are distinctive in the world for its biodiversity and abun...
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Travel & Tourism to Latin America
2008-03-11 19:36:00
At this time, traveling to many corners of the world has become for many impossible because of time and costs but traveling to Latin America is almost a pleasure. These vacation trips are practically fast, many airlines are opening new routes aware that the Latin America travel and Tourism is a dynamic, vital and a favorite destination for many, and most passengers today are looking for a different kind of tourism; natural and diverse. Diversity is the word that we could mention repeatedly when we talk about Tourism and Travel to Latin America because each one of latinamerican countries, starting with Central America and then South America, has something unique to offer. Several vacation packages are different in period of stay, costs, and sites to visit differ in each package. We can find vacation packages that combine two or more Latin American countries and needed only one travel time from 3 to 15 days and this makes traveling to Latin America and easy and fast way to travel ...

Galapagos vacation package testimonial
2008-03-04 23:21:00
Hello Hugo,We completed our Galapagos tour last week and I want to thank you for all you did to make our trip go so smoothly. Our tour felt well-organized and was very interesting. We felt well taken care of and I would not hesitate to recommend LatinAmerica4Less to anyone else who may be interested in taking this tour. The ability to communicate with you by email, and your quick, helpful responses were very much appreciated. Thank you very much for your gracious help. Regards, Sharon P. Share! Share
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