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“ The year 2022 has definitely arrived with a wind of hope”
Interviews Carolina Briones, Secretary General of the Central American Tourism Promotion Agency (CATA) Visit Latin America: CATA received the 2021...
The train to the clouds is celebrating its 50th anniversary!
LATAM NEWS The train to the clouds is celebrating its 50th anniversary! It turns its engines very close to the sky and, thanks to its uniqueness, it...
Peru confirms increase in daily visitors to Machu Picchu
LATAM NEWS Peru confirms increase in daily visitors to Machu Picchu The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Roberto Sanchez, announced that the...
Panela: a natural food produced in Colombia
CULTURE Panela: a natural food produced in Colombia Text by Carmen Helena Trujillo Vega - This article was originally published...
Stéphen Rostain: the archaeologist committed to the preservation of the Amazonian forest
CULTURE Stéphen Rostain: the archaeologist committed to the preservation of the Amazonian forest Text by Eva Wolf - This article was originally...
The 2022 winter season is expected to welcome one million skiers throughout Chile
LATAM NEWS The 2022 winter season is expected to welcome one million skiers throughout Chile Tourism authorities and the Chilean Association of Ski...
Avianca gets Aeroflot slots at London airport
LATAM NEWS Avianca gets Aeroflot slots at London airport Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created a host of problems for Russian airlines, but for...
In Colombia the reactivation of international tourism has reached 81% since the beginning of the year
LATAM NEWS In Colombia the reactivation of international tourism has reached 81% since the beginning of the year Tourism is not only related to...
Tourism recovery gathers pace as restrictions ease and confidence rises
LATAM NEWS Tourism recovery gains momentum as restrictions ease and confidence returns UNWTO has raised its outlook for 2022 due to stronger than...
Air Europa increases its flight frequency to the Americas
LATAM NEWS Air Europa increases its flight frequency to the Americas The recovery in passenger demand and the incorporation of new aircraft into the...
Easter Island to reopen to tourism on 1 August
LATAM NEWS Easter Island to reopen to tourism on 1 August "It has been agreed that the opening of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) will take...
Why choose Latin America as a destination in 2022?
LATAM NEWS Why choose Latin America as a destination in 2022? After two years without visibility for tourism, travellers are still dreaming of far...
“Our goal is very clear: to be the hub of the Americas”
Interviews Christophe Didier, Sales Vice President of Copa Airlines Visit Latin America: COPA Airlines is 75 years old this year, what has been the...
Diving into the pre-Hispanic and colonial universe of an Andean village
CULTURE Diving into the pre-Hispanic and colonial universe of an Andean village Text by Stéphanie Gadat - This article was originally published...
Merger between Avianca and Viva Air
LATAM NEWS Merger between Avianca and Viva Air The shareholders of the two airlines Avianca and Viva Air have signed a merger agreement to create a...
Bachué, The Goddess of Fertility: Mythology of the Muisca Indigenous Civilization
CULTURE Bachué, The Goddess of Fertility: Mythology of the Muisca Indigenous Civilization Text and photos by Carmen Helena Trujillo - This article...
Peru’s pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 in Dubai
LATAM NEWS Peru's pavilion awarded at Expo 2020 in Dubai The Peru Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai has won the World Expo Awards in the People's...
Santiago de Chile airport’s new terminal opens
LATAM NEWS Santiago de Chile airport's new terminal opens Since Monday 28 February, international flights have been transferred to the new terminal...
“Making Panama a world-class sustainable destination is our goal”
Interviews Iván Eskildsen, Minister of Tourism of Panama / General Administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority Visit Latin America: What is the...
“Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement
LATAM NEWS “Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the...
The origin of the names of the countries of America
CULTURE The origin of the names of the countries of America This article was originally published www.elcafelatino.org Colombia Means something...
Making Tourism stronger and ready for the future
LATAM NEWS Making Tourism stronger and ready for the future This has been another challenging year for our societies, our economies and tourism....
Ansenuza, the new Argentinean national park to discover
DESTINATIONS Ansenuza, the new Argentinean national park to discover The famous actor Leonardo Di Caprio is now promoting this fabulous protected...
World Travel Awards announces 2021 global winners
LATAM NEWS World Travel Awards announces 2021 global winners The World Travel Awards - the leading authority on recognising and rewarding excellence...
¡Viva el baile!: The seven representative dances of Latin America
CULTURE ¡Viva el baile!: The seven representative dances of Latin America Text by Kiara Francius – This article was originally...
Panama launches its new tourism brand “Vive por Más”
LATAM NEWS Panama launches its new tourism brand “Vive por Más” Panama has launched the tourism brand platform "Vive por Más" (live for more) with...
IATA calls for removal of entry restrictions for vaccinated travellers
LATAM NEWS IATA calls for removal of entry restrictions for vaccinated travellers The International Air Transport Association (IATA), through its...
The best vineyard in the world is Argentine for the third time
LATAM NEWS The best vineyard in the world is Argentine for the third time The Zuccardi Valle de Uco vineyard, located in the province of Mendoza,...
Panama has a new convention centre
LATAM NEWS Panama has a new convention centre Credit: Panama Convention Center Thanks to an investment of more than $200 million, Panama now has a...
Return of the cruises in Colombia
LATAM NEWS Return of the cruises in Colombia The Star Breeze docked at the Cartagena de Indias cruise terminal on Tuesday 24 August, the first to...
Brazil relies on its natural wealth for tourism recovery
LATAM NEWS Brazil relies on its natural wealth for tourism recoveryme Nature based tourism is one of the drivers of the recovery in the tourism...
IATA Travel Pass, the mobile application that will soon be essential for travel?
LATAM NEWS IATA Travel Pass, the mobile application that will soon be essential for travel? The International Air Transport Association (IATA)...
Guayaquil Cocoa Museum opens its doors
LATAM NEWS Guayaquil Cocoa Museum opens its doors The aroma of cocoa is invading Guayaquil, as the city inaugurated the Museo del Cacao (Cocoa...
Google and the Museo de Arte de Lima present the virtual exhibition “Guardians of the Khipus”
LATAM NEWS Google and the Museo de Arte de Lima present the virtual exhibition "Guardians of the Khipus" Google Arts & Culture and the Museo de...
Passenger traffic increased by 25% in Panama from May to June
LATAM NEWS Passenger traffic increased by 25% in Panama from May to June The number of passengers transiting through TocumenInternationalAirport,...
“Futaleufú first clean and sustainable destination in the world”
INTERVIEWS Interview by Natalia Baeza, Coordinator of the Tourism Office of the Municipality of Futaleufú Visit Latin America: How did you come up...
Aeromexico celebrates the tenth anniversary of its flight to Guatemala
LATAM NEWS Aeromexico celebrates the tenth anniversary of its flight to Guatemala The tenth anniversary of Aeromexico's route between Mexico City...
Journey to the heart of Peru’s Paradise: the city of PARACAS
CULTURE Journey to the heart of Peru's Paradise: the city of PARACAS Text by Marcelo Gomez - This article was originally published...
Visit Argentina presents its new visual identity
LATAM NEWS Visit Argentina presents its new visual identity Based on the concept of "Infinity", to encompass the multiple possibilities for world...
The Dalai Lama of the Amazon: a testimony from the Yanomami people
CULTURE The Dalai Lama of the Amazon: a testimony from the Yanomami people Text and photos by Survival International - This article was originally...
Chilean industry’s five proposal to open up the tourism sector
LATAM NEWS Chilean industry's five proposal to open up the tourism sector The need to open the borders as soon as possible and the recognition of...
The Bicentennial Inti Raymi will be broadcasted live on Thursday 24th June
LATAM NEWS The Bicentennial Inti Raymi will be broadcasted live on Thursday 24th June Cusco is preparing to live the "Inti Raymi of the Bicentenary"...
“Give yourself 60 minutes escape from the comfort of your couch!”
FOCUS Laura Ortiz, Global Sales Director of Quimbaya Latin America Visit Latin America: Can you introduce us to Quimbaya Latin America? QUIMBAYA...
Read our interview about an exceptional 42-day trip to Ecuador!
FOCUS From Austria, 42 days visiting Ecuador! Visit Latin America: How did you organise this trip to Ecuador? Mr. Hofmann (Client): I am more of a...
Safeguarding the Manabita gastronomic heritage thanks to the “Iche” school
LATAM NEWS Safeguarding the Manabita gastronomic heritage thanks to the "Iche" school Shrimp, fish and a touch of lemon, served with toppings...
El Petén jungle has covered the Mayan culture in Guatemala
The Petén jungle has covered the Mayan culture in Guatemala Text and photos by Margarita Cadenas - Cet article a été publié initialement sur le site...
The tradition of “el Día de los muertos”, a pillar of Mexican culture
The tradition of "el Día de los muertos", a pillar of Mexican culture By Célia Patenotte and Maxime Jacquier, third year students at Sciences Po...
Colombia positions itself as “the most welcoming place on earth”
LATAM NEWS Colombia positions itself as "the most welcoming place on earth” ProColombia announces the launch of a new promotional campaign for the...
New measures for entry to Panama
LATAM NEWS New measures for entry to Panama The Ministry of Health of Panama has decreed that as of Monday 19 April 2021, all travellers who have...
“Our main objectives are to reopen the borders and to welcome incoming tourism”
FOCUS Germán Cardoso Ferreira, Uruguay's Minister of Tourism Visit Latin America: What is the current situation for tourism in Uruguay? Tourism is...