San Alfonso Del Mar in Chile

Do you have any inkling to where the largest swimming pool in the world can be found? If you’re still thinking of the one in Morocco as the grand holder, then you might as well need to think again. Today’s largest and grandest swimming pool is peacefully located in Chile at the San Alfonso Del Mar resort. Yes, it is located in Chile and is fully recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest pool. Today, the pool attracts millions of tourists of different nationalities wanting to witness its enormous size.

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Ultimate Vacation in Peru

Planning to take a great vacation? Why not consider visiting the beautiful country of Peru, a country located in the western part of South America. This country is well renowned for its many archaeological locations of its colonial past. Countries closest to Peru include Columbia, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. The Pacific Ocean is also bordering the country on the west direction.

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Getting Close with Nature at La Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Do you recall the controversial exchange of words between Spain’s King and the Venezuelan President during a Latin American Summit back in 2007? Well, that sure did turn the attention of the world to Venezuela, but it surely is not the reason why every nature-seeking adventurer would want to visit the country. Venezuela is in fact home to numbers of marvelous tourist destinations making it among the favorite destinations in Latin America.

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Enjoying a Holiday in Argentina

Welcome to Argentina, the second largest country in South America and eight largest in the world. The country is famous for its political leaders, Juan and Eva Peron, two time World Cup champion, and the Buenos Aires just to name a few. It is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world whose neighbors include Chile to the west and south, Brazil and Uruguay on its northeastern border. Although it also claims almost a million square kilometers of Antarctica, this claim has been suspended by the Antarctic treaty.

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Places to Visit in Brazil

The famous Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the most exciting scenes to visit when looking for tourist spots in Brazil. It is recognized as the second tallest statue of its kind which strongly suggests the great devotion of Brazilians to the Catholic religion. The statue is now among the New Seven Wonders of the World that gave Brazil an entry to the list.

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Places to Visit in Bogota - A City High Up on the Andes

Bogota, the third highest major city in terms of altitude, is the capital city of Colombia. It is also the largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich past, being the center of the Spanish colonization. It is also one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities of the world. Bogota is Colombia’s economic and cultural capital too.

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The Bounty of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires which is the capital city of Argentina is one of the largest and best populated cities in Latin America. The City is located slightly outside the province, but the area is so densely populated and lively that it becomes hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. There are around 14 million people living in this colorful city, and it is famed for being autonomous. Buenos Aires has much to offer tourists, not least a friendly and lively welcome.

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Unique Experiences Abound On the Galapagos Islands

It’s hard to think of the Galapagos Islands without a feeling sense of foreboding awe, not very different from a twisted Genesis concoction. Charles Darwin may have contributed more to this preconception than anything else; his travel logs on the island was at times morose or appalled, and you couldn’t help but picture the islands beneath an all-encompassing dark cloud of terror. That’s a shame, since the Galapagos is the most fertile exotic ecosystem you may yet visit in your life, and you’ll be so amazed at the stark natural contradictions on the island that the curious cat in you can’t help but be lured to stay.

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The Best Beaches of Rio de Janeiro

From the city center to the suburbs, here’s a brief description of Rio’s beaches:

Flamengo: A giant area of 100 hectares of land reclaimed from the sea, Parque do Flamengo was designed by Burle Marx and opened in 1965 on the Flamengo, Gloria and Catete waterfront. The park is well landscaped with gardens and football fields. The beach is not overly wide, nor beautiful, but offers views of Pao de Acucar and Corcovado. As it faces the bay, the sea is dirty. The area is police-patrolled, but not recommended at night. High-class Cariocas would not be caught dead here.

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