Central America Travel

Central & South America travel by Lost World Adventures. "We have memories for a lifetime from this extraordinary trip!" - Pat Paiser and Becky Cook, Chile and Argentina, November 2005 Select a country Antarctica Ecuador Argentina Galapagos Belize Guatemala Bolivia Honduras Brazil Panama Chile Peru Costa Rica Venezuela LOST WORLD ADVENTURES has been specializing in travel to Central and South America for over 18 years. Utilize our knowledge and experience of Latin America to create innovative itineraries that meet travelers interests. Travel regions may be explored by clicking on the above countries. Scenic tours and activities include birdwatching, hiking, snorkeling, and rafting. Accommodations range from luxury hotels, comfortable haciendas, full service resorts, to basic lodges. From the tropics of the Amazon Jungle to glaciers of Patagonia to the driest desert in the world, the Atacama, our itineraries optimize vacation time and cater to individual preferred activities. Our company was founded in 1986, when we pioneered our first adventure trips into Venezuela. Our trip consultants have first hand experience in the destinations we offer and can give insight into the regions within countries. Excursions are lead by professional local guides with extensive knowledge of the flora, fauna, and culture. Use our itineraries as a sampling of what is possible or contact one of our trip consultants to let them build a custom trip based on your criteria. Contact us for a consultation on your travel plans to South or Central America. Lost World Adventures 800.999.0558 phone: 404.373.5820 fax: 404.377.1902 email: info@lostworldadventures.com Page last updated: 20:04 8/29/2005

Argentina Travel

Argentina Forum Topics - Argentina Travel Advice ARGENTINA FORUM by Travelsur.net Argentina Travel Vacations Contact Travelsur | Log Out | Argentina Forums | Search Travelsur Home | Moderators | Register | Edit Profile Preparing yourself for your next trip to Argentina... Topic Posts Pages Last Post Last Poster Destinations in Argentina Discuss Bariloche, Iguazu, Patagonia, Peninsula Valdez, Mendoza, Cordoba, Salta, Humauaca ravine, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Buenos Aires... 313 42 12-28-05 5:15 pm Roberto Argentine Culture Arts, food, tango, yerba mate, architecture, history, gauchos, habits... 73 16 12-14-05 8:00 am julia smith Travel tips Customs, immigration, what to do, where to go, how to dress and more... 124 18 12-28-05 1:15 pm Janice Edwards Lodging and Accomodations Discuss hotels, hostels, beds and breakfasts, short stay rental places, time sharing... 36 8 12-18-05 2:46 pm Filip Negro Tours and Attractions Theaters, must do's, learning spanish, flea markets, Buenos Aires nightlife, tango lessons... 58 9 12-21-05 5:33 pm Roberto Outdoor activities Mountain bike tours, fly fishing in Patagonia, horse riding, rafting in Mendoza, whale watching vacations, south america travel etc... 39 12 12-12-05 11:05 am Roberto Testimonials Share your recent trip. Anything that might be worth others knowing? 43 37 12-15-05 2:46 pm Dina Investment opportunities in Argentina Food business in Buenos Aires, investing in argentine turism, IT outsourcing, exports and more... 116 7 12-23-05 3:43 pm Chreisben Living in Argentina Finances, medical treatments, daily living, rentals and expenses, transportation, banking system, utilities, work, groceries, etc 15 4 12-06-05 3:45 pm Santiago Bengolea Pics, Pics, Pics... Pictures of family and friends, pics of passengers, pics of trips, pics of destinations... 8 7 12-21-05 11:22 am Riyad Anabtawi Argentina Forum | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | Help/Instructions | Guidelines | Travel Directory | Argentina Vacation Administration

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Mexico Travel

Mexico Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Mexico Zona Hotelera hotel resort zone, Cancun (Scott Doggett)" title="Crystal clear blue waters at Zona Hotelera hotel resort zone, Cancun (Scott Doggett)" width="159" height="113" / Mexico A country so lively that even The Day of the Dead is a hoot. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Events Transport Money General RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Mexico Acapulco Cabo San Lucas Cancun Cozumel Mazatlan Mexico City Puerto Vallarta San José del Cabo View Map Click here Feature Attraction Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl Mexico's second and third highest mountains, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, form the eastern rim of the Valle de México. While craterless Iztaccíhuatl ... more Mexico is a traveller's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialised cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, lonely beaches and a world-beating collection of flora and fauna. This mix of modern and traditional, the clichéd and the surreal, is the key to Mexico's charm, whether your passion is throwing back margaritas, listening to howler monkeys, surfing the Mexican Pipeline, scrambling over Mayan ruins or expanding your Day of the Dead collection of posable skeletons. Hurricane Damage/Crime in Mexico City Mexico's Yucatan peninsular has been hit hard by Hurricane Wilma, causing widespread flooding and property damage. Travellers are advised to check local information services before venturing to the Cancun/Yucatan region as many hotels will remain closed while undergoing repairs. Crime in Mexico continues to plague travellers, particularly in Mexico City. The incidence of violent crime and, more specifically, sexual crimes against women is on the up. Taxi theft, armed theft, pickpocketing, purse snatching, credit-card fraud and ATM robbery are frequently reported. A spate of recent kidnappings have targeted travellers in the Nuevo Laredo region of northern Mexico. When To Go Mexico is enjoyable year-round, but October to May is generally the most pleasant time to visit. The May-September period can be hot and humid, particularly in the south, and inland temperatures can approach freezing during December-February. Facilities are often heavily booked during Semana Santa (the week before Easter) and Christmas/New Year, the peak domestic travel periods. Mexico's climate has something for everyone: it's hot and humid along the coastal plains, and drier and more temperate at higher elevations inland (Guadalajara or Mexico City, for example). Try to avoid Mexico's southern coast between July and September - the resorts are decidedly soggy and jam-packed, as July-August is also the peak holiday months for foreign visitors. Factoid Pyramid Envy While Egypt might be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about pyramids, Mexico is actually home to the world's largest pyramid. The Quetzalcóatl Pyramid at Cholula de Rivadiais measures 3.3 million-cubic meters (4.3 million cubic yards) compared to The Great Pyramid of Giza's 2,600,600 cubic metres (3.4 million cubic yards). SPONSORED LINKS Enquire Accomodation Reviews Find Lonely Planet author reviewed places to stay * Required Fields Country * Please select Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt England Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel & the Palestinian Territories Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Russia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey USA United Arab Emirates Vietnam City * Please select Travel Services · Flights · Hostels · Hotels · Travel Insurance More Services › Disclaimer: We've tried to make theinformation on this web site as accurate as possible, but it isprovided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injuryor inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety,customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before youtravel. text & images © lonely planet 2005 about us | privacy | feedback | advertising FAQs worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links

Argentina Travel Advice »Destinations

Destinations in Argentina - Argentina Travel Advice Destinations in Argentina Contact Travelsur | Log Out | Argentina Forums | Search Travelsur Home | Moderators | Register | Edit Profile Argentina Travel Advice »Destinations in Argentina Thread Last Poster Posts Pages Last Post Qualcuno mi potrebbe aiutare!! Roberto 2 1 12-28-05 5:15 pm American Dollars Santiago Bengolea 6 1 12-27-05 4:42 am Entering Brasil from Argentina Roberto 2 1 12-24-05 4:55 pm Christmas Buenos Aires Santiago Bengolea 4 1 12-24-05 6:17 am Advice for trip to Argentina Roberto 40 1 12-22-05 11:45 am Mendoza Fishing and Hunting Riyad Anabtawi 4 1 12-21-05 6:45 pm Ranches in Buenos Aires Roberto 20 1 12-21-05 4:56 pm Bariloche and Iguassu Falls Santiago Bengolea 37 1 12-13-05 7:41 pm Hi there... ... Sren Winther 1 1 12-12-05 3:11 pm Advice for BA trip Feb/Mar 2006 Roberto 4 1 12-09-05 2:30 pm Salta trip - Tren de las nubes Roberto 29 1 12-09-05 2:25 pm Rafting in Bariloche ( El Manso River) Santiago Bengolea 1 1 12-08-05 12:49 pm Flights from Bariloche - El Calafate Tenette Ludlow 1 1 12-07-05 10:46 am Beach Resorts? Roberto 7 1 12-05-05 1:30 pm Traveling to Argentina in March anymous 4 1 11-25-05 8:30 pm Christmas Holiday in BA Roberto 2 1 11-23-05 2:06 pm Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica Roberto 21 1 11-16-05 11:51 am Flights from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas Roberto 2 1 11-02-05 9:58 am Travel from argentina to elqui valley in chile Roberto 2 1 10-17-05 1:27 am Guide me please Roberto 10 1 10-06-05 7:10 pm Iguazu Roberto 31 1 10-05-05 7:07 pm Must See Things in BA? rac717 3 1 10-04-05 4:20 pm Peninsula Valdez & Glaciers combination in October Roberto 2 1 9-27-05 10:54 am Argentina+Brazil,2Month Trip-Route advice please! Roberto 2 1 9-25-05 2:29 pm Late 2005-Early 2006 Travel to Argentina Gail Gonzalez 5 1 9-23-05 11:39 am El Calafate & Ushuaia Roberto 2 1 9-22-05 4:19 pm Round trip bus and air Roberto 4 1 9-20-05 3:16 pm Around Argentina bluechip 9 1 9-14-05 11:20 pm Where to stay in BA Nadja 3 1 9-09-05 2:49 am Brasiian Iguacu Roberto 2 1 9-08-05 1:50 pm Mar/Apr - BA, Iguazu, Montevideo Roberto 2 1 9-08-05 1:39 pm What to see and do in February Namgay Dorji 4 1 8-31-05 12:26 pm Argentina in Sept??? Roberto 7 1 8-30-05 11:25 pm Airfares Roberto 12 1 8-19-05 10:56 am Spanish Schools in Buenos Aires Roberto 2 1 8-19-05 10:02 am Places to visit in August? Roberto 12 1 8-18-05 12:24 am Places to see Roberto 2 1 8-12-05 2:56 pm Train and bus in Argentina Roberto 2 1 7-25-05 2:01 pm Buenos Aires Sept. 23-29 Roberto 2 1 7-17-05 3:57 pm Quebrada de Humahuaca Roberto 2 1 1-26-05 9:50 pm How is the weather in Bariloche these days? Roberto 4 1 12-28-04 11:43 am Start New Thread Argentina Destinations There are some wonderful, inexpensive options that you can explore while visiting Argentina. Depending on the length of your trip I'd recommend spending time in Buenos Aires -the capital of Argentina- and also in Iguazu Falls , about 700 miles north of Buenos Aires. Visiting Iguazu is economical. A three night package that includes air fare, lodging in a 5 stars hotel , all transfers and breakfasts, plus 3 excursions is about $480 USD per person (pricing may vary at the time of booking due to availability and may differ from May 2005 prices). In Buenos Aires, there are many things to do , including outdoor activities such as visiting ranches and learning about Gauchos ' life. Not to mention getting acquainted with tango and other forms of traditional argentine music like malambo . Perhaps 4 nights in Buenos Aires and 3 nights in Iguazu may do for a nice one week vacation, but this is just but one alternative. For more accurate pricing on specific destinations in Argentina, we usually require: - Approximate date of traveling. - Length of trip. - Main destinations you would like to visit. - Number of people traveling. There are 7 main regions that visitors like to see. In order of how much they cost they are as follows, from cheaper to most expensive: 1) Buenos Aires (capital). Lots of attractions: tango , ranches and gauchos . Buenos Aires lifestyle: shopping, hanging out and best steaks in the World. 2) Iguazu Falls in Misiones province (The Iguazu Falls, jungle trips, Wanda mines, San Ignacio Jesuits ruins, etc). Many times, this visit will include crossing the border into Brazil for which american citizens are required a visa. Iguazu Falls, sometimes called Iguassu, are known because of their enourmous water beds and heights. 3) Mendoza (west of Argentina, Andes ridge): wine tours, mountains, horse riding, white water rafting , many parks and museums . Probably, the 'greenest' province in Argentina for its many parks and flowers. During winters, Mendoza is also a well known destination for its ski center Las Leas . 4) Northwest: Salta , Jujuy and Tucuman provinces. Ravines and high altitude trips. In touch with Incas past history. Salta is of special note. It's building city codes only allow facades to resemble the colonial period so a visitor will find an enchanted place with an old flair to it, a spanish one. In Salta it is also possible to do some great trout fly fishing 5) Peninsula Valdes (in Patagonia , Chubut province). Animals in the wild: sea lions, penguins, orcas, large amount of birds species. When in season, there are guided whale watching trips . If you are into fly fishing , west of Chubut -in a town called Trevelin, the Rio Pico region- there are some of the most sought after river streams in the World for trout fishing . 6) Bariloche (southwest of Argentina in Rio Negro province, like a ski community). Spectacular scenery and unforgettable southern lakes . Bariloche is the largest southern city in Argentina with over half a million people and is house of Cerro Catedral , where great skiing is possible. 7) Glaciers (includes Calafate in Santa Cruz province and Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego province). Most travelers take a combo Calafate/Ushuaia for about 5 nights. This is a gorgeous trip. One caveat, Argentina is large. It is the 8th largest country in the world and 4th in South America. Distances are long and logistics for traveling are not sometimes easy. So choosing too many destinations in a short span will not work. Flight connections will make you waste a lot of time in airports. One last thing. At the time of this writing -February 2005-, Argentina is still very cheap and has a very favorable rate of exchange. In particular for Europeans. So you will probably be happy visiting us, making the most of your precious travel monies. Meals and cabs are very cheap. A very nice filet mignon (almost a pound) with french fries may be around 6 bucks. Depending on the restaurant, add one more dollar. Yes, you read correctly. I was there last December. I hope this brief commentary on why you should consider traveling to Argentina sparks your desire for the 'unknown' or for traveling to a place you have never considered before. Contact Erna when you have a chance. She will help you decide how to best enjoy your stay while in Argentina. Best wishes and traveling in 2005. Travelsur staff. Weather in Argentina Author Message Argentina Forum | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | Help/Instructions | Guidelines | Travel Directory | Argentina Vacation Administration