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EXPERT GUIDE TO
OLIE LEVER,
Lightfoot Travel’s new Head of the Americas and Antarctica, has travelled to the region multiple times and brings
you his Latin America bucket list. Time to start ticking off some of these amazing sites!
LATIN AMERICA
Rio de Janeiro
One of the world’s greatest cities, Rio has it all: vibrant nightlife,
iconic sights, beaches and, of course, Carnival. Head up to
Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado’s Christ the Redeemer for
magnificent views of Guanabara Bay and the famous beaches of
Ipanema and Copacabana below.
Galapagos Islands
There are few places on earth that rival the wildlife of the
Galapagos Islands. Snorkel with playful sea lions, watch
the amusing mating dance of the blue-footed booby and
see wild giant tortoises in the Highlands. The Galapagos
works fantastically well for couples and families alike,
especially from the comfort of a luxury yacht!
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins,
Mexico
Discover your inner Indiana Jones by exploring Chichen Itza,
one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This ancient
Mayan capital is the most famous in Mexico; temples such
as the imposing El Castillo are aligned to astronomical
events such as the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Iguazu Falls,
Argentina and Brazil
Taller and wider than Niagara, the thunderous Iguazu Falls is one of the
most spectacular sights in South America. The 275 individual waterfalls
are spread across more than three kilometres and should be seen
from numerous vantage points: the Argentine and Brazilian sides for
contrasting vistas, and by boat from the choppy waters below.
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