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Latin America from the comfort of your home

April 15, 2020
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Although we are unable to travel at the moment, you can still discover the joys of Latin America from the comfort of your home, with movies, music, books and recipes to pique your interest in this diverse region of the world. Our team have chosen some of their favourite Latin American ‘things’. We hope they inspire you! Watch: The Motorcycle Diaries This famous biopic is about Che Guevara’s journey around Latin America, and follows him, with his friend in tow, along an ambitious route through Argentina, the Andes, Chile, the Peruvian Amazon and and Machu Picchu. Gael García Berna plays Guevara in this brilliant movie about the revolutionary’s early life. Read: Cien años de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) Mixing myths, dreams and reality, this novel immediately became a best seller, amazing its readers with a new form of expression that critics called realismo magico (magical realism). Its Colombian author,…

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PRESS RELEASE – We are removing single-use bottled water from our private tours and transfers

June 11, 2018
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11 JUNE 2018 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Latin Routes removes complimentary single-use bottled water from our private transfers & tours. Every client will now receive a Water-to-Go reusable filter bottle. Like many, we were quite naive about the scale of sea pollution caused by single-use plastics, until it was highlighted by David Attenborough, in the recent BBC documentary, Blue Planet 2. Afterwards, the Environmental Audit Committee estimated that over 5.5 billion single-use plastic water bottles are landfilled, littered, or incinerated every year in the UK alone. Since then, we have been looking at ways to reduce our clients consumption of single-use plastics, while they are on holiday with us. In Latin America, often the water that flows from the tap is not up to the same standard as we have in the UK, which often leads our clients to rely on single-use plastic bottled water. However, we have now discovered…

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Chile is pure wonderment in a myriad of ways

December 27, 2017
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I had been living in Rio for just about 6 months when I landed in Santiago and it was like a breath of fresh air. Having become accustomed to a very Brazilian way of life where there was noise and bronzing bodies everywhere I turned, Chile’s capital is by comparison calming and modern with wide open streets and the easy atmosphere of a place that is entirely comfortable in its own skin. With a cosmopolitan make up, I had amazing Asian food and just spent a few days wandering around the old colonial squares and travelling up the funicular to the top of San Cristobal hill to catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Andes in the distance.     After a few days of finding my Chilean feet I jumped on a bus to Valparaiso, a beaten-up port town about an hour and a half away. Rough around the edges,…

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South America – Brazil

November 22, 2017
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Rosy Lee is one of our travel specialists. In her latest blog, she shares some of her experiences from her time in Brazil. Frantically waving my parents goodbye, I stood clutching a tattered pillow. I gripped tightly my one-way to Rio, the dream about to come true. I was terrified. Finding solace in this piece of upholstery, I vowed we’d cross continents together. Tear filled eyes welcomed the kind words of a stranger, “It will be your biggest adventure”. I couldn’t have picked a better place to start. A metropolis, brimming with energy and bursting with colour. A city with rhythm and vibrancy from dusk to dawn. I was drained of fear upon arrival, the explorer in me ignited. Before long, I joined locals each evening on Ipanema to marvel at the sky. A shimmering orange descended on gaping rocks, it signalled the time for fiesta. Swarming into town, cariocas…

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Vote for Latin Routes – British Travel Awards 2017

July 3, 2017
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This year, we are incredibly excited to have been nominated for the ‘Best Holiday Company to Central & South America’ at the British Travel Awards. We won this prestigious award last year, and we would love to win it again this year, but we need your help. Voting is now open, and as well as helping us to win, you can also win some great travel prizes for yourself. This year’s bounty of prizes includes a week-long sailing holiday for two, a 7 day skiing holiday, a £2000 holiday voucher and a weekend in Rome. It takes only seconds to complete so click here to submit your vote now, or click on the blue button below (opens new window). The winners of British Travel Awards are completely chosen by the people, so every single vote counts. Thanks in advance for voting, and good luck!  

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Latin Routes Scoops Best Small Holiday Company to Central & South America at the British Travel Awards

November 24, 2016
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Latin Routes has been announced as the winner of the Best Small Holiday Company to Central & South America in the prestigious 2016 British Travel Awards. The awards, held on 23 November at a glitzy venue in London, celebrate the best in the travel industry as voted by the general public. Co-founder and Head of Trade Relations Jessica Bain says: “We are thrilled to win this fantastic award, it means so much to us knowing that it was our customers who made it happen. It was the first time we had been nominated for a British Travel Award so we are delighted to have fought off tough competition to take home the gold. We look forward to another successful year and thank you to everyone who voted, it really does mean so much to us.” The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK and is a proudly independent organisation,…

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One to watch: Penguin Post Office on BBC

July 25, 2014
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Thursday night the BBC aired its latest episode from the brilliant series Natural World and here at Latin Routes it did a great job of reminding us why we love the Antarctic so much. The fascinating hour long programme, Penguin Post Office, was filmed over a 6 month period on the Island of Goudier in the Antarctic Peninsular. The show follows a colony of over 4000 Gentoo Penguins that live just outside the island’s only Post Office in Port Lockroy. The Gentoo is one of 17 species of penguins that breed in the Antarctic and sub Antarctic islands… that’s a lot of penguins! The film crew documented the colony’s story throughout the 6 month stay, showing us how comical, mischievous and resilient the little Gentoos can be. I wanted to know more about the filming of the show so I started reading the Penguin Post Office blog (https://penguinpostoffice.blogspot.co.uk/), which I found…

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Southeast Brazil: Where to Stay

July 4, 2014
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Southeast Brazil is known for its affinity with nature. Greenery, the deep blue sea and golden, sandy beaches combine to give you the ultimate experience in relaxation. The city of Florianopolis is also available to explore along with the beautiful surrounding area. However, some of the hotels e have on offer might make you think twice about leaving at all… Ponta Dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina  Located on a private peninsula in Santa Catarina, 40kms from Florianopolis, this tropical hideaway is certainly a luxury retreat. As exclusive as it is beautiful, it is located amongst secluded beaches and stunning rainforest. The highlight, however, is the view from your window – under unbroken blue skies lies an incredible vista out over the sea, with the mountains framing the horizon. The hotel itself features 25 cabana-style bungalows (some of which have plunge pools for you to relax in) and a range of facilities…

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A Snapshot of South East Brazil: Florianopolis

July 1, 2014
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An incredibly beautiful region with close links to nature, Southeast Brazil is known both as an area to relax in, but also has no shortage of nightlife to keep you occupied in the evening. A great idea if you’re looking to escape the trials and tribulations of city life without sacrificing the small luxuries associated with it. The Area The majority of the beaches in the Southeast region of Brazil are based around the beautiful city of Florianopolis, a unique city situated mainly on an island but linked to the mainland by a network of bridges. This city has a lively feel and is well-known as a party town, but also has areas that cater for those looking for peace and quiet, as well as over 40 secluded, sandy beaches for all to enjoy. Florianopolis is also known as one of the best places for surfing in the whole of Brazil, with consistently good…

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The Amazon Rainforest: Where to Stay

June 27, 2014
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With such a rich and diverse stock of things to do and see, a comfortable and secure base is essential for getting the most out of your holiday to Argentina. With a wide variety of lodges available – from simple and rustic to luxurious and lavish, we have your every need covered. Here are just a few that we think might interest you… Anavilhanas  Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is a luxurious and boutique lodge deep in the Anavilhanas National Park in the heart of the Amazon. Located on the banks of the Rio Negro, the nearest city of Manaus is just 180km away. The lodge aims to bring you as close to the adventures of the amazon as possible but still combined with distinguished service and comfort. Featuring 20 exclusive suites arrange in cottages or individual bungalows, throughout the rainforest. Each room has air conditioning, luxurious beds, private bathrooms and a private balcony or terrace…

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