Tourism and recreational opportunities of Latin america

Returning from the Nazca back to Lima, you can make a stop near a steel tower, erected not far from the pan American highway. Here you can walk near the drawings and touch it as if caked crushed stones, the smooth lines, visible from the air.

Distance from Lima to Nazca plateau is about 450 km. Here you can only get to by car, so we recommend on the way back to make a stop in Паракасе (250 km from the capital Lima) and go back in the capital on the next day. The climate in this part of Peru all year round favors travel. Here, as a rule, sunny and there is no rain. So you can make an excursion in the National park Паракаса on the islands Баллестас, where there are thousands of sea lions, seals and various species of birds, unique to the peruvian coast. There is also a lovely penguins (thanks to Humboldt current) and the school of dolphins.

In addition, going to the islands Баллестас, You will be able to see from the sea a huge figure, reminiscent in form whether the trident, whether chandelier, the amount of which reaches 200 meters. It is drawn directly on a coastal rock in times of existence of a civilization Nazca. On one of versions, the figure pointed out the direction of the interplanetary space ships.

In the area of Паракаса was found underground cemetery with its famous mummies, which were забальзамированы similar to the egyptian ritual, but above were covered with different symbols, connected with the life and the life of those distant times. It is believed that civilization Паракаса had serious medical knowledge, even in those ancient times local doctors were able to do trepanation of the skull and treating complex diseases. All the findings can now be seen in the museums of Lima and partially in the museum at the site of the excavation in Паракасе.

Chile.

This country still remains unknown our travelers, although its natural wealth and unique geographical location are the real find for those tourists who want to see the pristine nature in all its splendor and diversity. A unique ecosystem that has developed in Ecuador, is dictated by the location of the country, the height of the andes mountains, the climate and geological structure of the soil.

If you look at Ecuador on the map, it is impossible not to notice interesting fact: the entire length of the equator passes, cut the country in two parts, each of which is in a different hemisphere. Not without reason speak, that the beauty of Ecuador is explained by the proximity to the ancient forefather - the sun illuminating its rays the middle of the world. Only here at the territory of the 256 370 sq. km You can see and jungles of the Amazon, and 35 volcanoes stretching the entire length of the country, and picturesque valleys, and unapproachable snow-white peaks of the Andean group of the mountains, and the unique Galapagos islands, which are the main targets of any traveler visiting this beautiful country. Therefore Ecuador is of special interest and for lovers of active leisure activities including rafting, rafting or canoeing, scuba diving, trekking, hiking and much more.

Another feature of Ecuador are хасьенды or former colonial house in which now there are modern hotels, preserving the traditional character and atmosphere. As a rule, the interior decoration of the room assumes the presence of antique furniture and various antique objects, which gives Your stay in this place a special charm and colour. Local cuisine also can't leave anyone indifferent, there are many dishes from a potato varieties, which can not but be struck by its variety.

Music in Ecuador reflects the unity of all peoples living in the region of the Andes mountains. Her motives You will hear and in Peru, and Chile, and Bolivia. There is in this music something special, which will enchant and configure the dreamy mood. No wonder musicians from these countries can be found at the boulevard and the pedestrian streets of not only european cities, but also in our own Arbat.

With a visit to Ecuador we offer to start a trip to Latin America. From Here You conveniently to go to Peru, Bolivia and Chile, and thereby You will be able to see the entire continent from north to south in all its diversity. First, You will see the capital of Quito (protected by UNESCO since 1978), where You will get acquainted with the colonial monuments, old mansions and churches with their stone facades and gilded altars, visit the middle of the world "La Mitad del Mundo", and then you can go in the Andes or the Galapagos islands. The Northern Andes (above the equator) with their lakes, сьеррами, national indian villages and traditional cuisine can be seen in one day. You can also visit a typical indian market Отавало, the history of which is lost in antiquity until the civilization of the incas. This market became famous for its textile goods, especially famous warm poncho, sweaters and hats made of wool lamas and alpaca. For the Southern Andes and the beautiful colonial city of Cuenca (also is under the protection of UNESCO) it is desirable to leave at least 2 or even 3 days, to have time to get acquainted with the city and the Cotopaxi National park, the territory of which is located around the world's highest active volcano and takes 36 000 hectares of land. Here You can see a variety of unusual and rare species of birds, and also, if you're lucky, the andean condor, and wild horses grazing on the territory of the park. For fans of more detailed acquaintance with the land of volcanoes can be organized excursion in ba?os to the gate of the Amazon through the valley, which the famous scientist of the XIX century. Alexander von Humboldt named "Avenue of the volcanoes".

Cuenca was built on the site of процветавшего once the city of the incas Тумибамба on the plain which cross four rivers. It is believed that this place was the birth place of one of the founders of the inca state. Due to the fact that the Service by a lucky chance there were earthquakes, characteristic for cities of the Andes, the city remained unchanged from the time of the Spanish colonizers. The cobbled stone streets, beautiful old colonial house with their ornate balconies, absence of high buildings, catholic monasteries and churches to give the city a special charm and unique atmosphere. Cuenca is also famous for its ceramic, cotton and woolen goods, jewelers and craftsmen to construct the famous straw panama. In the local museums You can see the finds from the settlements of the pre-columbian America. Not far from Куэнки is located the ancient city of the incas Ингапирка, which is the main archaeological sites of Ecuador. The galapagos islands can be visited only on board the cruise ship, on a yacht or a sailing vessel, since spending the night on the beach is prohibited. The number of days varies from 4-to 8-mi. Galapagos are truly unique ecosystem to the world, the emergence of which is connected with the raising to the surface from the seabed several volcanoes that formed 13 large and six small islands, as well as about 42 quite small islets. This happened more than 3 million years ago. The wind and the underwater currents brought here from the northern and southern hemisphere various representatives of fauna, and the absence of human intervention for many centuries, led to the development of a unique ecosystem, which is unique in the world. Only here, on these islands, You can safely observe the life of their inhabitants, not afraid to startle them or disturb. A person is considered here as a part of the surrounding landscape. Only on Galapagosah You can swim, to dive with an aqualung surrounded by strange colorful fish and play with the young sea lions, go to the giant turtles or to listen to the singing of exotic birds.

We hope that our brief story about Ecuador interested You and serve as the guiding thread in the preparation of a visit to this unique country, worthy for what to get acquainted with it not only a few days, but a journey.

Chile.

This narrow stretched from the north to the south of the country is truly a unique because of its natural landscape provides a rare opportunity to get acquainted with all kinds of landscapes, available on the territory of the planet. Arriving here, You will not have to make the journey in the Sahara desert or on the glaciers of Antarctica. Here there is everything, and in a convenient for the traveler form for the acquaintance and visiting. The only thing that you should always bear in mind: we recommend to visit the northern part of the country all the year round, while the south, including Patagonia, - only in the period from October to April.

The northern part of Chile is the Atacama desert, where we found the various archaeological monuments of pre-columbian America. You can make a trip on horseback or on a motorcycle, and then spend a couple of days, enjoying the thermal springs Пуритама.

The state capital, Santiago, is located in the central part of the country, the local natural landscape is already different from the north. The fertile valleys are home to the famous chilean wines, and turbulent rivers provide a great opportunity for serious fans of white water rafting. In Santiago you can go on Easter island, which is located in the Pacific ocean. This place is the museum under the open sky, those who keep the secrets of the past civilizations. The famous stone idols of the islands have plenty of legends and myths, which are present "stumbling block" for science. The height of these giants in several times higher than the growth of the person. And, even if to assume, that idols are man-made masterpieces of the ancient person, then it is difficult to imagine how, and by whom they were placed in a row on absolutely bare ground, where there are no plants, no mountains or forests. The famous traveler thor Heyerdahl conducted an experiment whose purpose was to attempt to prove that the idols could move from the place, where the sculpture was created, with the help of numerous ropes, lifting one of its territory, then the other, thus the sculpture as a step on the earth. This experiment has confirmed such an opportunity only partially, it was a lot of problems and surprises. In addition, even proving the possibility of such a move huge sculptures, so far it is unclear where майорийцы took such great pieces of granite, to make idols. This breed is present in mainland Chile, but then how huge and heavy idols were delivered to the island? Apparently, the answer to this mystery is still ahead.

The southern part of Chile is rich in lakes, volcanoes and the green forests. Local fjords not inferior in the beauty of the Norwegian. To make even a small cruise on a catamaran, it will take not less than 12 hours. But it is worth it to spend so much time. You will be able to see not only the small and large lakes, but and pulled on an inflatable boat to the famous glacier San Rafael, which constitutes a high wall of ice, next to which swim small icebergs. Here You can drink a glass of whiskey on the rocks, the age of which consists of 30 000 years.

Complete all this natural cocktail Patagonia, praised many travelers, including thor Heyerdahl. It is absolutely unspoiled part of the civilization of the planet. Here are virgin forests, flora and fauna of which have not yet undergone any changes due to human intervention.

In order to get acquainted with this wonderful country, it will take not less than 10 days. Visit to Chile can be combined into one program with a trip to Peru. In this case, You will be able to see Latin America in all its diversity - as an architectural and natural. This will allow You to take home such memories, which again will lead You to the continent, to continue the acquaintance with the people, whose traditions, though, and have undergone some changes, still preserved heritage of the bygone civilizations, full of secrets and waiting for their researchers.

Barbados.

Until 1966, Barbados was a jewel in the crown of the British empire. Now it is an independent state that maintains very close ties with his former mother country and a member of the British Commonwealth. And still it is a pearl of the Caribbean islands: white coral beaches, turquoise sea, the rich underwater world. And of course the opportunity to relax all year round thanks to the smooth climate, permanent sun and a refreshing to trade winds. We offer the best tours to Barbados: a great choice of hotels, from luxury and respectable to the democratic, favored by the fans of windsurfing and kite-surfing.

Safari around the island.

This is for those, who like active rest!!! During the whole tour clients will have a meeting with a variety of corners on the island, which it is impossible to see during the usual excursions. Here and visit the highest point of the island, and visit the unspoiled beauty of a tropical forest.

Harrison's Cave and the colors.

Harrison's Cave is one of the most visited places on the island and is a chain of karst caves with very beautifully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites. Descent into the cave are shown on a small train with observance of all necessary security measures. Also clients will visit magnificently blooming gardens Flower Forest with their amazing flora and fauna.

Atlantis Submarine.

Excursion to this underwater boat on coral reefs. A rare opportunity to see all the beauty of the underwater world of Barbados.

The Cube.

Cuba for many leaves an impression of an earthly paradise with white beaches, turquoise sea and the lush greenery of palm trees. Still not исхоженная numerous tourists Cuba retains its unusual exotic atmosphere, one of the main components of the local area. Trips to Cuba every year is becoming more expensive, because of the growing popularity of the resort.

Cuba is one of the last communist countries in the world. In the resorts of Cuba prices for the services offered will pleasantly surprise any tourist. The cuban population is the low level of life. Poverty inhabitants of Cuba wonderfully combines with the goodwill and responsiveness of the population, ready to help you at any minute. The splendid nature gives Cuba amazing coloring who inspired many writers and artists.

Tours to Cuba will acquaint You with the beaches of Varadero, Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco, and many others. You will be able to spend time perfectly, being engaged in diving, windsurfing, рыбача in the open sea or tanning on the soft sand. Numerous excursions will make your holiday a diverse and fascinating.

Mexico.

Magnificent tropical nature, the snow-white beaches and snow-capped volcanoes, many paradises lost mountain lakes and waterfalls, rich history of the archaeological monuments of ancient civilizations, the colonial palaces and catholic churches of incredible beauty, modern city, built on the ruins of the indian pyramids, excellent cuisine and hospitable, welcoming smiles of local people - all this colorful, mysterious, unpredictable and unique MEXICO!

Ecuador.

Ecuador is шеститысячные the top of the Andes

this is the amazonian jungle Oriente

this is the Pacific coast

it is a unique ecosystem of the Galapagos islands

Ecuador is a fresh juice, just torn lemons, flavored with sugar and refrigerated ice.

Take curative bath, heated active volcano, taste the delicious dish, which appeared even before the inca empire, to spend your vacation in the company's flamingos, penguins, sea lions and huge turtles. All it can to remain just words for those who were not there...

The smallest country of Latin America is able to please, is able to surprise.

Antigua.

The Island of Antigua opened by Columbus in 1493, during the second visit of the New World. The whole team was impressed by the extraordinary beauty of the coast, surrounded by coral reefs. Indelible impression made by the top of the mountains, which make their way through the emerald green of the tropical, white and golden sand beaches, framing a lot of quiet bays and lagoons, which for more than three centuries hiding from the weather british ships.

For tourists in Antigua built comfortable modern hotels, night clubs, casinos, entertainment complexes. The island has everything for an unforgettable holiday, because in the sphere of tourist business employs about 70% of the population of the island.

Main attractions:

Of particular interest to tourists are the cathedral of Saint Johns in the capital, the museum of Antigua and Barbuda, fort Berkeley, Карибана - folk festival on about. Barbuda, picturesque Манкс Hill, the Devil's Bridge, English Harbour with a yacht-club and diving-center and, of course, 365 first-class beaches.

Here is what to do apart from sunbathing, swimming and diving with a tube and mask. You will find golf, tennis, dancing, -exempt purchases in local stores, tours in the surroundings and the wonderful party in numerous clubs and restaurants. Currently about. Redonda entirely given over to the natural park.

SAINT LUCIA.

located on the eponymous island in the Caribbean sea, within an archipelago of Small Antilles, between the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent. The island has the shape of a teardrop, about 44 km long and 23 km wide. The landscape is largely mountainous, reaches the highest point on the mountain is Mount Tries (950 m) in the south-west. Deep valleys, many of which are covered with dense thickets of bananas and coconuts, cut through the mountain ranges. The Soufriere hills is known for its geological features - volcanic cones-twins Python, which rise to 760 m. above the coastline, the hot bubbling sulphur springs Sulfur Springs and other traces of ancient volcanic activity. The total area of 616 sq. km.

Attractions - the church of Sv. The trinity cathedral of the XIX century, the wooden city buildings. Not far from the island of St. Lucia is an island Dude, remarkable old british fort.

Most of the hotels are located in the north-west and west coasts.

Dominican Republic.

The dominican republic is an exotic region with magnificent nature. Vacation in the Dominican republic - it is hundreds of kilometers of white sand beaches, rich coral reefs, picturesque landscapes, clean rivers, unique culture and friendly people. Christopher Columbus, the discoverer Эспаньолу (so he called the island in 1492, considered the land of the most beautiful of all, on which set foot man. And in our days it is one of the most rapidly developing resort areas in the basin of the Caribbean sea, annually receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists.

Tours in the Dominican republic will be remembered the famous beaches of Bavaro, Macao, Arena, Кортесито, Cabeza de toro r and Punta Cana is 32 kilometers of pearl-white sand, and a whole series of comfortable hotels. Hotels of Dominican republic are on the coast, but not less than 60 metres from the beach (according to local laws are prohibited from violating natural landscape). Many public beaches on weekends turn into lively sports grounds and places for picnics.

Stretching along the coast resort town of Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, San Pedro de macoris, San Cristobal, La Romana, Punta Palenque, the famous Casa-de-Campo and others, are the most modern recreational areas of the country. To the east of the capital lie the islands of Saona and Catalina, famous for rich marine fauna, as well as the grottoes of the Чавон at the mouth of the river of the same name and the national park del Este. SAINT VINCENT AND the GRENADINES, an island nation in the West indies, Is located in the southern part of the Windward islands of the lesser Antilles islands to the south Of Saint Lucia and to the north of Grenada. Is about. Saint Vincent and the northern part of the archipelago of the Grenadines. Area - 389 km2.

Saint-Vincent - an island of volcanic origin. The area of 344 km2. The islands in the archipelago Grenadines feature small size, the large - Bequia, Mustique, Кануан, Activities and Union. Many Grenadine islands surrounded by coral reefs. The main part of. Saint Vincent is occupied by mountains, covered with forests. The highest point is an active volcano Soufriere (1234 m). In its crater lake is located. To the south of it is a chain of gradually diminishing cones of extinct volcanoes. On the steep western slopes of the mountains to the sea escape streams, forming picturesque waterfalls and turning after tropical storms in the turbulent flow. The eastern slopes more gently sloping, as it flow down the long, wide and high-water rivers.

The beaches of the island are covered with black volcanic sand, with the exception of white sandy beaches on the southern tip of the island. The climate is tropical, the trade wind, wet. The average monthly temperatures range from 24 to 28° C. Coastal waters abound with fish, crustaceans and molluscs. On the islands for the purpose of nature protection there are several forest and bird sanctuaries.

II Part:

The Region of Central and South America area of 19,14 million km2 is located to the south from the border of Mexico to the extreme point of the continent - cape Horn. In the east the region is washed by the waters of the Atlantic ocean, on the west by the waters of the Pacific ocean. On the territory of the region there are 48 states of different political systems and different levels of socio-economic development. 

In the meridional direction through all of South America is one of the longest mountain belts in the world - the Cordilleras (the highest point). Aconcagua - 6960 m above sea level.). The remaining area is plateaus and plains, among which is the biggest on the Earth Amazonian lowland. 

The climate on the continent from the tropical to the harsh subarctic (southern islands Antarctica). South America is the most humid continent on Earth. That is why here there is the biggest river basin the Amazon (the area of the basin 7 million 180 thousand km2, the average water consumption 22 000 l/ sec.that in 6 times more occupying the 2nd place in the world on this indicator r. Yangtze River). If in the middle reaches of the Amazon is 5 km width, near the mouth - 320 km. Waters of the Amazon are rich life. In such creeks and streams growing water lily Victoria-regia with floating leaves with a diameter up to 2 m. Of the many fish are most known carnivorous piranhas, electric eels, sharks. In the river is freshwater dolphins, crocodiles caimans. On the rivers, flowing down from the Andes, Guayana and the Brazilian plateau, many waterfalls. But because of its better accessibility is more known for travelers waterfall Iguaзu (height 722 m), situated on one of the tributaries of r. Пораны. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the Earth. Its noise is heard for several tens of kilometers.  

The population of the region is 420 million people (2002). The indians, the original inhabitants, is 10 %, white 10 %, mestizo (of mixed marriages white and indians) and mulattoes up to 80 %.

For understandable reasons, the american macroregion in 2002. (120,2 million people) not reached the level of 1997. Among the ten countries that are most attractive for tourists in table 3 we see the united STATES (45.5 million people.), Mexico (19.8 million people.) and Canada (19.7 million people.). 

Among the countries of Latin America, the second place occupied Brazil - more than 5 million tourists. On the third place - the neighbouring Argentina - about 3 million tourists. The five of leaders closed the Dominican Republic and Uruguay. Rapidly developing tourist sector in Cuba - since 1995, the volume of tourist arrivals to the island of Freedom increased by 126 %, and reached the level of 1.7 million people.