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Valparaiso (Chile)

Considered "the Jewel of Pacific", Valparaíso is a city nestled in a natural amphitheater, surrounded by 45 mounts that fall abruptly into the sea. Declared World Heritage by UNESCO, Valparaíso tells the basis of its development through its historical architecture, its traditions and its art. This city has inspired well-known writers, architects, musicians and draftsmen due to the charms of its colorful scenery. The most prolific writer was Pablo Neruda, who resided in the city, built his house and wrote several of his outstanding works here.

Valparaiso (Chile)

Considered "the Jewel of Pacific", Valparaíso is a city nestled in a natural amphitheater, surrounded by 45 mounts that fall abruptly into the sea. Declared World Heritage by UNESCO, Valparaíso tells the basis of its development through its historical architecture, its traditions and its art. This city has inspired well-known writers, architects, musicians and draftsmen due to the charms of its colorful scenery. The most prolific writer was Pablo Neruda, who resided in the city, built his house and wrote several of his outstanding works here.

Puerto Montt (Chile)

It is the capital od the region of Lagos, at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province. Puerto Montt was founded in 1853 by Vicente Perez Rosales. One year before the german immigrants had arrived to the city with Valdivia and Osorno. From the bay of Puerto Montt you can view the Corcovado and the volcanoes of Michinmahuida. The bussiness section and the central services of the city are all around the the Plaza Manuel Irrazabal with a lovely view to the sea, and the cathedral located north of the plaza.

Castro (Chile)

The second biggest town on Chile's Chiloe Island, Castro is a tiny gem located on the scenic coast. Visitors can enjoy the famous local cuisine, especially exotic meat and seafood dishes. Travelers can stroll through the local market, which offers a variety of textured native clothing, hand-crafted artwork, and unique souvenirs.

English Narrows Passage

Glaciar Pio XI

Punta Arenas (Chile)

Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, located on the north shore of the Strait of Magallanes. Punta Arenas has been one of only two free ports in Chile. Punta Arenas grew in size and importance due to the increasing maritime traffic and trade destined to the west coast of both South and North America. The geopolitical importance of Punta Arenas has remained high in the 20th and 21st centuries because of its logistic importance in accessing the Antarctic Peninsula. It is among the largest cities in the entire Patagonian Region.

Punta Arenas (Chile)

Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, located on the north shore of the Strait of Magallanes. Punta Arenas has been one of only two free ports in Chile. Punta Arenas grew in size and importance due to the increasing maritime traffic and trade destined to the west coast of both South and North America. The geopolitical importance of Punta Arenas has remained high in the 20th and 21st centuries because of its logistic importance in accessing the Antarctic Peninsula. It is among the largest cities in the entire Patagonian Region.

Aguila Glacier (Tierra del Fuego)

Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. It is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world. As a center of population, commerce, and culture, and as a town of significant size and importance. Ushuaia however clearly qualifies as a city. Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel.

Ushuaia (Argentina)

Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina. It is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world. As a center of population, commerce, and culture, and as a town of significant size and importance. Ushuaia however clearly qualifies as a city. Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel.

Port Stanley (Flakland Islands)

Stanley is the capital of the archipelago of the Falkland Islands. It is in the east part of the isles, on the east coast (East Falkland). It is a beautiful city with a British stronghold in the Atlantic ocean. There are many known things of England, for example the red telephone cabins, or the typical pubs. The city of Stanley is developed through the fishing and the tourism. The place you cannot miss to visit is the Flaklands Islands Museum.

Port Stanley (Flakland Islands)

Stanley is the capital of the archipelago of the Falkland Islands. It is in the east part of the isles, on the east coast (East Falkland). It is a beautiful city with a British stronghold in the Atlantic ocean. There are many known things of England, for example the red telephone cabins, or the typical pubs. The city of Stanley is developed through the fishing and the tourism. The place you cannot miss to visit is the Flaklands Islands Museum.

Puerto Madryn (Argentina)

Puerto Madryn is a city in the province of Chubut in Argentine Patagonia. It is the capital of the Viedma Department, The climate is that of a temperate semi-desert zone, with an annual precipitation of between 150 and 200 mm. Puerto Madryn is protected by the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by the Península Valdés and the Punta Ninfas. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast. A new shopping mall in the city centre has helped tourism significantly, making Puerto Madryn a more attractive place for both international and domestic tourists visiting Patagonia. It is twinned with Nefyn, a small town on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, the result of its enduring link with Welsh culture since the Welsh settlement in Argentina.

Puerto Madryn (Argentina)

Puerto Madryn is a city in the province of Chubut in Argentine Patagonia. It is the capital of the Viedma Department, The climate is that of a temperate semi-desert zone, with an annual precipitation of between 150 and 200 mm. Puerto Madryn is protected by the Golfo Nuevo, which is formed by the Península Valdés and the Punta Ninfas. It is an important centre for tourists visiting the natural attractions of the Península Valdés and the coast. A new shopping mall in the city centre has helped tourism significantly, making Puerto Madryn a more attractive place for both international and domestic tourists visiting Patagonia. It is twinned with Nefyn, a small town on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, the result of its enduring link with Welsh culture since the Welsh settlement in Argentina.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Punta del Este (Uruguay)

Punta del Este is a city on the southern tip of Uruguay, located on the peninsula that closes the bay of Maldonado. It counts with excellent beaches, beautiful seaside mansions, tree-lined streets, chic boutiques and stylish people. Punta del Este has two coasts, one of them is quiet and calm, called mansa, and the other one is windy, with some lovely places to surf, called brava. Many famous beaches like La playa de los Dedos,which is near the center in Punta del Este, close to a surf spot, famous due to the sculpture of a giant hand emerging from the sand. In La Barra, the Bikini Beach is famous because of the models and famous people that visit.

Balneário Camboriú (Brasilien)

Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil

Sao Francisco do Sul is located on the north coast of the district of Santa Catarina, in the Island of Sao Francisco, beeing this one the largest island. It is well known due its beautiful beaches.

Paranaguá (Brasil)

Paranaguá (Brasil)

Santos (Sao Paulo)

Santos is a municipality in the Sao Paulo state of Brazil. It is partially located on the island of Sao Vicente, which harbors both the city of Santos and the city of Sao Vicente, and partially on the mainland. It is the main city in the metropolitan region of Baixada Santista. The city is also home to the Coffee Museum, where, once, coffee prices were negotiated. There is also a football memorial, dedicated to the citys greatest players, which includes Pele, who played for Santos Futebol Clube. Its beachfront garden, figures in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest beachfront garden in the world.

Ilha Grande (Brazil)

Ilha Grande is an island located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, and part of the municipality of Angra dos Reis. The island is largely undeveloped and noted for its scenic beauty, which includes tropical beaches, luxuriant vegetation and a rugged landscape. Ilha Grande is one of the most pristine remnants of Brazil´s Atlantic rainforest, one of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation. It holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species, including the red-ruffed fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus), the brown howler monkey (Alouatta fusca), the maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) the red-browed Amazon parrot (Amazona rhodocorytha), and the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris). The seas around the island, which are also protected, feature a unique convergence of tropical, subtropical, and temperate-zone marine life, and may be the only waters in the world where it is possible to see corals and tropical fish along with Magellanic penguins and Southern right whales. The entire island is a protected area, with most of its territory included in Ilha Grande State Park, and the rest subject to stringent development restrictions. Small-scale ecotourism, however, is encouraged, and the island, which is roadless and off-limits to cars, features over 150 km of hiking trails connecting the handful of coastal villages and hamlets, where lodging is available, to one another and to the many beaches, mountain peaks, waterfalls, and pristine forests.

Ilha Grande (Brazil)

Ilha Grande is an island located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, and part of the municipality of Angra dos Reis. The island is largely undeveloped and noted for its scenic beauty, which includes tropical beaches, luxuriant vegetation and a rugged landscape. Ilha Grande is one of the most pristine remnants of Brazil´s Atlantic rainforest, one of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation. It holds some of the largest remaining populations of many endangered species, including the red-ruffed fruitcrow (Pyroderus scutatus), the brown howler monkey (Alouatta fusca), the maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) the red-browed Amazon parrot (Amazona rhodocorytha), and the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris). The seas around the island, which are also protected, feature a unique convergence of tropical, subtropical, and temperate-zone marine life, and may be the only waters in the world where it is possible to see corals and tropical fish along with Magellanic penguins and Southern right whales. The entire island is a protected area, with most of its territory included in Ilha Grande State Park, and the rest subject to stringent development restrictions. Small-scale ecotourism, however, is encouraged, and the island, which is roadless and off-limits to cars, features over 150 km of hiking trails connecting the handful of coastal villages and hamlets, where lodging is available, to one another and to the many beaches, mountain peaks, waterfalls, and pristine forests.

Paraty

Paraty

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Buzios (Brazil)

In the old times Buzios was a fishing village, nowadays the village is famous for it's atmosphere, department stores and prestigious restaurants. It is located on a peninsula on the north of Rio de Janeiro. It has more than 20 beaches and undoubtedly the most beautiful beaches are in Ilheus and Ilhabela, surrounded of palm trees with rivers, lagoons and waterfalls nearby.

Vitória (Brasilien)

Ilheus (Brazil)

Ilhéus is a major city located in the southern coastal region of Bahia, Brazil. The city was originally founded in 1534 as Vila de São Jorge dos Ilhéus and is known as one of the most important tourism centers of the northeast of Brazil. Ilheus boats beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage that includes early Portuguese buildings, history and culinary distinctions.

Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

Recife (Brazi)

It is located on the northeast coast of the country, it is the capital of the province of Pernambuco in Brazil. The principal touristic points are Boa Viagem Beach, Olinda Beach and the carnival in the ancient Recife. The biggest country in Southamerica has many attractions, like Recife, that counts with a historical and architectonic patrimony due to portuguese and dutch colonizers. The main port of the zone of Santa Catalina is Itajai and it's economy is based on the fishing, portuary activities and commerce.

Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. Its climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches are of great importance to the tourists. Here we can find that many of the old hotels have been transformed for European owned international resorts. The great nightlife is full of festivities. Bars, restaurants and shows as the principal attraction. One of the most know beaches is the Praia de Iracema, is home of many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location to see the sunset and for watching dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The Praia do Futuro beach is an attractive location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using straw and sticks, called "Barracas de Praia"

Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. Its climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches are of great importance to the tourists. Here we can find that many of the old hotels have been transformed for European owned international resorts. The great nightlife is full of festivities. Bars, restaurants and shows as the principal attraction. One of the most know beaches is the Praia de Iracema, is home of many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location to see the sunset and for watching dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The Praia do Futuro beach is an attractive location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using straw and sticks, called "Barracas de Praia"

Praia (Ilha de Santiago)

The island of Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands is the one with the most impressive history and is certainly also the most African´ of the islands. In the culture, in everyday life, the different African and Portuguese influences can be seen everywhere. The landscape of the island is just as attractive and contrasting: rivers, mountains, green areas and beautiful beaches. Dry on the coast and volcanic green in the mountains. The capital, Praia, is to the south and the harbor is sheltered by a bay, surrounded by hustle and bustle.

Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Found on the island of Sao Vicente, Mindelo is regarded as Cape Verdes liveliest and most beautiful city. The cultural center of the Capr Verde islands, The island boasts barren yet spectacular volcanic landscapes bordered by white sand beaches and crytal clear waters. Mindelo is a picturesque town lined with cobbled streets that lead onto wide palm tree laden avenues, colourful buildings and architecture from the Portuguese and British colonial era. Home to carnivals and festivals, it also boasts vibrant nightlife with a wealth of cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. The distinctive and beautiful Morna music is a trademark of Mindelo and Cape Verde. The bay, Porto Grande, has also been classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful in the world

Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Found on the island of Sao Vicente, Mindelo is regarded as Cape Verdes liveliest and most beautiful city. The cultural center of the Capr Verde islands, The island boasts barren yet spectacular volcanic landscapes bordered by white sand beaches and crytal clear waters. Mindelo is a picturesque town lined with cobbled streets that lead onto wide palm tree laden avenues, colourful buildings and architecture from the Portuguese and British colonial era. Home to carnivals and festivals, it also boasts vibrant nightlife with a wealth of cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. The distinctive and beautiful Morna music is a trademark of Mindelo and Cape Verde. The bay, Porto Grande, has also been classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful in the world

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.