Nicaragua is geographically the largest country in Central America. Its name derives from a tribal chieftain, and from the Spanish word for “agua,” which means water. The country is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, one-fifth of Nicaragua’s land corresponds to national parks, nature reserves, and protected areas. These support flora and fauna, including the likes of
Saint Kitts and Nevis is an island country consisting of two islands, both located in the West Indies. This unexplored but luxurious twin-island country in the southern Caribbean is breathtaking. St. Kitts and Nevis invite to travellers looking for a mix of resort relaxation, picturesque landscapes, volcanic beaches in the north or the colourful city centre. The island’s first recorded
Uruguay, located in south America, is also called “The Switzerland of South America,” It is tiny by continental standards, with a stable democracy and famed for its safety, tranquility, and sophistication. Largely devoted to agriculture, a land of rolling and verdant pastures, and dotted with fine sandy beaches. The best way to explore is on horseback like a true “gaucho,”
Bolivia is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. Bolivia encompasses two of the South America’s biggest draws: the Andes and the Amazon. The highlands are the brutal crown, capped with blinding salt, dusty desert, exhausted volcanoes, and high-altitude lakes. From the wild, dream-like spaces of the Altiplano, to the chaotic streets of its capital city, La Paz, surrounded
Argentina is a country in the southern half of South America. It is a massive territory, with 3,650km, from north to south, giving a huge variety of landscapes and attractions. Knowing as “The country with the End of the World”, with a diverse geography encompasses everything from harsh deserts to humid jungles, and long ocean beaches to the soaring Andes.
Located in the north of South America directly connecting to Central America, Colombia is bathed by the Caribean and Pacific oceans. It is a land of rhythm and flavor, offering unique landscapes, innovative cities full of cultural and gastronomic richness, quiet villages surrounded by imposing mountains and lush, full of wildlife rainforests. The ever present smile of Colombians and their
A country in western South America. It occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Chile has a landscape of contrasts and the tranquility of vast sandy esplanades and intense sunshine contrast with deep blue lagoons, and small towns with native customs. The explorers can earn their stripes
This large country consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, 326 Indian reservations, and some minor possessions. The US is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and some of the most recognizable icons on the planet. The major characteristic of America is probably its great variety. Its physical environment ranges from
Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign island country in the West Indies, washed almost exclusively by the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by 95 miles of superb coastline. The islands are embraced by reefs and feature a large lagoon and a bird sanctuary. This enclave is best known for their friendly and welcoming people, pink and white-sandy beaches, crystal clear waters,
Located in the northern Caribbean Sea, facing the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Cuba, with its mix of Spanish and African roots, is the largest, least commercialized and most exciting island in the Caribbean. It is also one of the world’s last bastions of communism with a fascinating modern history, that somehow seems to be lost in time,