Fans of Latin American art and culture will find lots to love in Venezuela. Modern artist Camilo Barboza shares his own favorite venues in Caracas and Maracaibo.
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Q&A: Portón Master Distiller Johnny Schuler Shares Peru’s Pisco Secrets
Portón’s master distiller shares a great pisco sour recipe and explains why pisco is the base for some of the world’s best cocktails.
COLOMBIA HOTEL REVIEW: Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros
I paid a visit to the Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros, one of the newest hotels in Colombia’s tourism hotspot. Here’s my review of its sleek style and beachfront view.
My Lima: Peru Travel Tips from Fabián Alata Arcila
From tasty Peruvian food to the legendary pisco sour and cool neighborhoods like Barranco and Miraflores, Fabián Alata shares his fave Lima travel tips.
VIDEO: Top 5 Things to Pack in Your Carry-on Luggage
Wondering how to pack your carry-on? These 5 travel tips show what to pack for that next trip.
VIDEO: Colombia Tourism Chief Talks Open Skies, Increased Arrivals and Investment
Maria Claudia Lacouture, CEO of Proexport, the Colombia tourism organization, gave an exclusive interview to LatinFlyer.com during a recent conference in New York City. BY MARK CHESNUTWith open skies, free trade agreements, increased investment and growing international arrivals, there was a lot to talk about during Colombia Week, which took place last week in New…
VIDEO: Cartagena Beyond the Headlines, Puerto Vallarta for Families
The Hotel Charleston Cartegena is one of the many beautiful boutique hotels in Colombia’s tourism hotspot. PHOTOS & VIDEO BY MARK CHESNUTCartagena has made a lot of news lately — but not for the usual reasons. The scandal created by the U.S. Secret Service after they, ahem, interacted with prostitutes at a popular Cartagena hotel…
HOTEL REVIEW: BoBo Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
BY RAMSEY QUBEINTHE STYLE: Upon entering the hip Buenos Aires neighborhood called Palermo, which is filled with trendy bars, boutiques and cafes, it’s clear that BoBo Hotel & Restaurant (the name is an abbreviation of “Bourgeois Bohemian”) belongs here. The entrance is through immense wrought iron doors that swing open to reveal a cozy sitting area…
Ciclovia: Bogota’s Bicycle Day Provides a Fun Way to Tour
The weekly Ciclovia is the best day for cycling in Bogota, Colombia. Bike rentals make it easier to enjoy.
The 5 Best Airports in Latin America
Landing with a view: Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro. BY MARK CHESNUTFor many jet setters, spending time in the airport is the least pleasant part of travel. From the Mexico City airport to the Rio de Janeiro airport, here are some terminals that make Latin America travel just a bit more pleasant. Panama City…
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding
Can hungry sharks be trained? You’ll find out, if you watch my video. Check out the video for a bit of sun, sand and crazed shark feeding. Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s biggest destination for international tourism. And one of the most popular side trips from this vacation hotspot is to the Islas Rosario, a…
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding
Can hungry sharks be trained? You’ll find out, if you watch my video. Check out the video for a bit of sun, sand and crazed shark feeding. Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s biggest destination for international tourism. And one of the most popular side trips from this vacation hotspot is to the Islas Rosario, a…
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding, Near Cartagena
Islas Rosario are a sunny Colombia beach destination just off the coast of Cartagena. And the shark feeding at the local aquarium is a big draw too.
VIDEO SLIDESHOW: Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
Walking into the historic Recoleta cemetery in Buenos Aires is like staring at faces of the past. During my most recent visit to Argentina’s capital, I made yet another visit to this massive resting place for the nation’s wealthy and famous (including Evita Perón, the legendary first lady).The elaborate marble mausoleums that line the narrow…