Renowned for its impressively high standards of education, welfare and healthcare, not to mention its progressive laws, Uruguay has traditionally been more flourishing than most other Latin American nations. Aside from a stint of political instability in the 1970s, Uruguay has also been one of the m
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Renowned primarily for the tremendous feat of engineering that is the Panama Canal, Panama boasts undoubtedly one of the most fascinating histories in all of Latin America. Sitting at the crossroads not only of North and South America but also at the junction of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the
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Probably the easiest way to get from Sydney to South America is flying direct from Sydney to Santiago in Chile with Australia’s national carrier – Qantas. This route is also a fantastic addition to any round the world ticket featuring the One World Alliance. Santiago's airport is the gateway to many
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A melting pot of cultures and a captivating maze of natural splendours, Guyana has been shaped by hundreds of years of tumultuous history.Considered one of South America’s most hidden of gems, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana boasts a long-held and hard-fought history, having been used as a pawn
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From Spanish conquest to the modern day: we retrace the history that has shaped Venezuela, one of the most captivating destinations in all of Latin America.The Bolivian Republic of Venezuela is considered one of Latin America’s most urbanized countries, with most of its 29-million-strong population
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From the world’s greatest Carnivals to superb snorkelling and hiking, as well as fantastic shopping and sightseeing: Latin America absolutely sparkles with possibilities in February. As end-of-year crowds begin to diminish, you’ll find favourite southern destinations blessed by still-perfect summer
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