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- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -04 – 0910 – 23 24 – 31 32 – 41 42 – 55 56 – 75 76 – 9192 – 9394 – 95 96 – 107 108 – 119 120 – 123124 – 139 140 – 145 146 – 157 158 – 159 2 | CONTENTS WELCOME TO LATIN ROUTESPERU BOLIVIA ECUADOR GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS CHILEARGENTINAURUGUAYFALKLAND ISLANDS BRAZIL COLOMBIA THE GUIANAS COSTA RICA PANAMA MEXICOANTARCTICA DESTINATIONSMeet Costa Rica’s diverse wildlife, p.124–139Journey to Peru’s mist-shrouded Incan citadel, p.10–23

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -CONTENTS | 3Discover the extraordinary landscapes of Chile’s lunar-like desert, p.56–75 Explore Brazil’s many iconic marvels, p.96–107 Walk in Darwin’s footsteps in the Galápagos Islands, p.42–55 Revel in Mexico’s colourful culture, p.146–157

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -4 | WELCOME TO LATIN ROUTES From start to finish Latin Routes have been excellent. We simply gave them our available dates, said what we’d like to try and fit in and they organised everything.“”We’re an award-winning and leading UK tour operator that specialises in providing Truly Individual Holidays to Latin America – a continent we know intimately, and which we’re passionate about helping others discover. The knowledge of our team is second to none, and our tailor-made, truly individual approach means we’ll be able to create a holiday that not only meets, but exceeds, all your expectations. WELCOME TO LATIN ROUTES

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -A[arH LogoWELCOME TO LATIN ROUTES | 5TRULY INDIVIDUAL HOLIDAYS*very LoliHay [e create is HesigneH arounH you tLe places you [ant to see anH tLe tLings tLat are important to you ;eHonƶt sell ǻ\\eHitinerary LoliHays anH [e [onƶt sLoeLorn youinto a set itinerary Fecause itƶs Fetter Jor us ;e oǺer a [iHerange oJ LanHcLosen accommoHations Jrom cLarmingguestLouses to uniUue ecoloHges anH lu\\urious FoutiUueLotels so [e can al[ays ǻnH sometLing to suit you perJectlyOUR DEDICATED TRAVEL SPECIALISTS;e are a passionate team oJ travel proJessionals [Lo are HetermineH to give our clients a truly outstanHing e\\perience Ƴ FeJore Huring anH aJter tLeir LoliHay =ouƶll Lave a HeHicateH Travel Specialist as your single point oJ contact tLrougLout maOing it even easier Jor tLem to go tLe e\\tra mile Jor you anH maOing your e\\perience even more personal TLey [ill taOe tLe time to get to Ono[ you tLen use tLeir e\\tensive ǻrstLanH Ono[leHge oJ tLe Hestinations Lotels anH e\\periences [e oǺer to create your perJect trip FIRST-CLASS SERVICE;Len you arrive in Latin America youƶll Fe met Fy one oJ our JrienHly *nglisLspeaOing guiHes [Lo [ill ensure tLe startoJ your trip runs smootLly All our e\\cursions anH transportpartners Lave Feen LanHselecteH to ensure tLey proviHe tLe Fest Uuality e\\perience anH value AnH [e Lave a net[orOtLrougLout Latin America meaning someone is al[ays onLanH 24 Lours a Hay to Lelp [itL anytLing you migLt neeH 100% FINANCIAL PROTECTIONAll our LoliHays are AT4L protecteH anH [eƶre an assureH memFer oJ tLe Association oJ .nHepenHent Tour 4perators A.T4MY ROUTES TRAVEL APP4ur a[arH[inning app maOes your trip even more seamless giving you easy anH oǾine access to all your LoliHay Hetails incluHing your HayFyHay itinerary all travel Hocuments ǼigLt inJormation plus our top insiHer recommenHations Jor all tLe places youƶre visiting REFER-A-FRIEND REWARDTo say tLanO you Jor sLaring Latin 7outes [itL your JrienHs anH Jamily [eƶre oǺering a small re[arH 7eceive a +ortnum  2ason Lamper [Len a person you reJer FooOs tLeir ǻrst Nourney [itL us  a tLougLtJul gesture to enNoy at Lome or [Lile planning [Lat comes ne\\t Scan tLe 67 coHe Jor more inJormationPROUD WINNERS OF:

6 | OUR EXPERTISE Ready for your personalised Latin America travel recommendations? Call our Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or email us at [email protected] Pisco sours & Inca trails in Peru pȦ5 Patagonian adventure & delicious asados in Argentina pȁ5-aving all liveH or travelleH e\\tensively tLrougLout Latin America our team are alreaHy e\\perts in our ǻelH 'ut [e ensure tLat Ono[leHge anH passion is constantly nurtureH anH e\\panHeH Fy regularly senHing tLem to our Hestinations Ƴ so tLey can e\\perience all tLe accommoHations e\\cursions anH Hestinations tLat [e sell ǻrstLanH [LicL Fetter enables them to create your perJect LoliHay to Latin America .n our Flog Our Routes [e sLare personal tips anH insigLts on tLe Hestinations [eƶve visiteH most recently LooO out Jor tLose [eƶve incluHeH in tLis FrocLure anH you can ǻnH more plus longer versions on our [eFsite AnH oJ courseour Travel Specialists [ill tell you lots more tLemselves [Len you speaO [itL tLem to plan your o[n LoliHayOUR EXPERTISEEpic beaches & prehistoric marvels in the Galápagos p4Ȯ Street art, dancing & incredible coffee in Colombia pȦȦȮDesert moonscapes & vineyard horse riding in Chile pȰȴ Magical wildlife & floating restaurants in Costa Rica pȦȴȦ

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -S9STA.3A'L* T7A:*L | 7SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE TRAVELIN LATIN AMERICA;e never Jorget tLat our aFility to enNoy e\\ploring tLe [onHers oJ tLe [orlH is maHe possiFle Fy a FeautiJul natural planet [itL a [ealtL oJ HiǺerent cultures AnH as sucL [e Ono[ [e Lave a great responsiFility to Lelp protect anH conserve itAt Latin 7outes [e taOe tLat responsiFility seriously Responsible & Sustainable is one oJ our core company values [LicL means [e Lave a HeHicateH team [orOing LarH to ensure [e are al[ays supporting communities anH initiatives in Latin America operating as sustainaFly as [e can anH Oeeping aFreast oJ everprogressing sustainaFility practices in tourism OUR EFFORTS*acL year [e [orO [itL a HiǺerent cLarity anH Honate JunHs Jor every FooOing [e maOe at Latin 7outes ;e also taOe part in aH Loc opportunities to support cLarities anH otLer initiatives [Lenever possiFle AnH tLanOs to our ne[ 2y 7outes app [e are no[ prouHly paperlessCLarities anH initiatives [e Lave [orOeH [itL to Hate incluHefiOUR FUTURE-o[ever [e also Ono[ tLat [e can Ho even more [LicL is [Ly [e Lave unHertaOen Strategic SustainaFility Training [itL TLe Long 7un Ƴ a leaHing organisation proactively Hriving sustainaFle cLange arounH tLe gloFe Ƴ reaHy to create a ne[ sustainaFility strategy in 2024 tLat [ill ensure [e can create an even greater positive impact on our planet anH its people.J you [oulH liOe to receive upHates on our sustainaFility practices please suFscriFe to our email ne[sletter Fy visiting our [eFsite latinroutes.co.uk. ;iHeranging proNects tLat incluHe cleaning up plastic pollution conservation eHucation anH promoting sustainaFle ecotourism GALÁPAGOS CONSERVATION TRUSTA proNect HesigneH to comFat poverty Fy proviHing girls Jrom local inHigenous communities [itL eHucation sOills anH otLer resourcesTHE SACRED VALLEY PROJECTA Costa 7ican cLarity protecting tLe Hiverse Ǽora anH Jauna of the Manuel Antonio region tLrougL Hiverse conservation proNectsKIDS SAVING THE RAINFOREST

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -Stand where the people of the ancient Mayan civilisation once HiH anH Hiscover tLe magic oJ tLis remarOaFle ancient city CHICHÉN ITZÁ, P.15312Savour Helicious street eats Hance e\\plore Hiscover anH enNoy immersing yourselJ in one oJ ColomFiaƶs most viFrant citiesCARTAGENA, P.13010*nNoy all OinHs oJ aHventure in tLis increHiFle lusL volcanic region FeJore FatLing in natural volcanic Lot springs ARENAL VOLCANO, P.12911SoaO in tLe [onHers oJ tLis Jamous rainJorest [Lile cruising Ho[n rivers s[inging in LammocOs or [alOing tLrougL treetops THE AMAZON, P.17, 37 & 1039:isit tLe iconic lanHmarOs Hance tLe samFa HrinO caipirinLas on Jamous FeacLes anH simply soaO in 7ioƶs invigorating energy RIO DE JANEIRO, P.987See [ilHliJe liOe never FeJore across tLe [iHeopen vistas oJ tLis pristine spectacular [aterHrencLeH LuF oJ FioHiversity THE PANTANAL, P.1028+eel tLe spray on your Jace tLe roar in your ears anH tLe sLeer e\\Lilaration oJ stanHing so close to sucL ra[ anH natural po[erIGUAZÚ FALLS, P.80 & 996*nNoy aHventurous e\\plorations anH some oJ tLe Fest starga^ing in tLe [orlH in tLis remarOaFle otLer[orlHly lanHscape ATACAMA DESERT, P.604:enture into [ilH ruggeH anH impossibly beautiful landscapes and witness nature’s raw beauty on anotLer scale PATAGONIA, P.64–65 & 845Step Joot in a lanH [Lere uniUue prehistoric and wonderful wildlife rules anH is completely unJa^eH Fy Luman presenceTHE GALÁPAGOS, P.433;LetLer reacLing it Fy Joot or Fy train tLe Nourney to tLis iconic ancient citaHel is Nust as mucL part oJ tLe aHventure MACHU PICCHU, P.141Play with distorted perspectives anH create ama^ing pLotograpLic memories of this beautiful and surreal lanHscapeUYUNI, P.2728 | LATIN AMERICA HIGHLIGHTSLATIN AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -LATIN AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS | 9COLOMBIAPERUBRAZILBOLIVIAARGENTINAMEXICOCHILEPANAMAGALÁPAGOS ISLANDSCOSTA RICAPARAGUAYURUGUAYECUADORGUYANASURINAMEFRENCH GUIANAVENEZUELAFALKLAND ISLANDS615432127108911Latin America is a continent simply brimming with incredible and unforgettable sights. But in our opinion, a Truly Individual and unforgettable holiday isn’t only about the destination, it’s also about how you experience it.Here are our picks for some of Latin America’s most unmissable destinations and experiences. But as you’ll discover in this brochure, there are many, many more…

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Apr to Oct: 5eaO season sunny pleasant temperatures 'est Jor AnHes e\\ploration LiOing  Ama^on [ilHliJe spottingNov to Mar: ;arm  LumiH LigLest rainJall in /an  +eF 'est Jor Je[er cro[Hs greener scenery coastal to[nsWHEN TO GOMachu Picchu & Sacred Valley: /ourney to tLe mistsLrouHeH icon oJ tLe .nca *mpire pȦȴȦ4 Cusco: *\\plore one oJ Latin Americaƶs most FeautiJul anH Listoric cities pȦȴLake Titicaca: SoaO in tLe picturesUue Feauty oJ tLe [orlHƶs LigLest navigaFle laOe pȦ6Peruvian Amazon: )iscover tLe e\\otic [ilHliJe anH LiHHen treasures oJ tLe rainJorest pȦȮColca Canyon: ;atcL conHors soar against tLis colossal rocOy FacOHrop pȦ6932.SSA'L* PERUECUADORBRAZILPERUVIAN AMAZONPERULIMA SACRED VALLEYMACHU PICCHUCUSCOCOLCA CANYONLAKE TITICACAPERU | 11From the soaring peaks of the mighty Andes to the mystical realms of the ancient Inca Empire, Peru is a magnificent blend of spectacular landscapes, awe-inspiring history and a rich, colourful, captivating culture.5eru may Fe most Jamous Jor its mystical ancient ruins Ƴ anH tLereƶs no Henying tLat 2acLu 5iccLu is its spectacular cro[n Ne[el Fut its [onHers e\\tenH Jar FeyonH only tLat +rom tLe FreatLtaOing .nca Trail SacreH :alley anH stunning city oJ Cusco to tLe colossal Colca Canyon tLe lusL e\\panse oJ tLe Ama^on rainJorest viFrant cities vast sappLire laOes tLe striOing 5aciǻc coastline anH mucL more still tLis is a country simply Fursting [itL remarOaFle sigLts anH unJorgettaFle e\\periences 'ut FeyonH its iconic lanHmarOs anH spectacular vistas it’s Peru’s vibrant culture that truly enchants visitors anH cements its place in tLeir Learts 'ustling marOets sLo[casing colourJul te\\tiles tLe tantalising Ǽavours oJ tLe 5eruvian cuisine lively music anH Hance anH al[aysƾ tLe [arm [elcome oJ tLe 5eruvian people TLis is a place [Lere ancient Listory meets moHern viFrancy anH it leaves an inHeliFle marO on all [Lo visit

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -12 | PERU/ust tLree Lours soutL oJ Lima 5aracasƶ stunning coastal scenery Hiverse [ilHliJe anH 93*SC4recogniseH marine reserve Lave maHe it a Javourite 5eruvian geta[ay 2ost Jamous Jor its pro\\imity to tLe 'allestas .slanHs one oJ tLe Fest [ilHliJespotting e\\periences in tLe country [Lere you can see tLe liOes oJ -umFolHt penguins pelicans anH sea lions 5aracas also Foasts Uuiet FeacLes perJect Jor rela\\ing [Lile its ruggeH coastline anH increHiFle sanH Hunes oǺer great aHrenalinepumping opportunities liOe sanH FoarHing anH Hune Fuggy riHes =ou can also taOe ǼigLts Jrom 5aracas to see tLe Jamous 3a^ca lines tLe mysterious anH iconic pre.nca geometric images carveH into tLe lanHscape 4nce Ono[n as tLe ƵCity oJ 0ingsƶ Lima is Lome to stunning colonial architecture and historic monuments tLat Lave rigLtly earneH it a place on 93*SC4ƶs ;orlH -eritage list anH are sure to entLral all culture entLusiasts As [ill Hiscovering tLe museums galleries Listoric cLarms anH moHern inǼuences tLrougLout tLe cityƶs various neigLFourLooHsTLe Jamous 2alec¾n He 2iraǼores a scenic cliǺtop promenaHe tLat stretcLes Jor almost si\\ miles is anotLer mustvisit anH tLe perJect place to soaO up tLe viFrancy oJ tLe city’s personality away from the bustle oJ tLe city centre 'ut itƶs Limaƶs culinary scene tLat perLaps maOes tLis city Uuite so unmissaFle ConsiHereH one oJ tLe top culinary Hestinations in tLe [orlH many of Latin America’s top chefs have set up restaurants Lere yet itƶs not only [orlHreno[neH restaurants tLat maOe it sucL a culinary Lotspot Jrom Lip oceanJront eateries anH s[anOy Fars to autLentic local gems anH lively JooH marOets your culinary senses [ill Fe in Jor a real treat [Latever your style anH [Latever your FuHget PARACASLIMA 4ne oJ tLe leastvisiteH regions oJ tLe country 3ortLern 5eru is in Jact Fursting [itL treasures tLat coulH only Fe overlooOeH in a country as culturally impressive as 5eru anH it more tLan re[arHs tLose [Lo visit [itL its remarOaFle [ealtL oJ uniUue unHere\\ploreH treasures oJ ancient pre.ncan anH preColumFian civilisations Set amiHst tLe al[aysimpressive 5eruvian lanHscapes to[ns sucL as TruNillo CLiclayo anH CLacLapoyas are [ortLy oJ visits in tLemselves as [ell as serving as gate[ays to arcLaeological HeligLts sucL as CLan CLan Ƴ tLe capital oJ tLe CLimÅ culture tLe ancient 2ocLe 5yramiHs anH 5eruƶs tallest JreeJalling [aterJall tLe stunning ,octa +allsNORTHERN PERU Perched atop dramatic cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Peru’s capital is one of South America’s most lively, tantalising and culturally colourful cities.

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -PERU | 13CUSCOTLe ancient capital oJ tLe .nca *mpire Cusco will have you captivated from tLe moment you arrive 3arro[ coFFleH streets stunning colonial FuilHings anH cLurcLes a Fu^^ing central pla^a viFrant marOets anH fantastic restaurants all contribute to tLe cLarm tLat Cusco so eǺortlessly e\\uHes 5lus oJ course tLereƶs tLe e\\traorHinary .ncan Listory Jrom tLe Inca foundations still visible in the city’s FuilHings to tLe mustsee sites liOe the nearby Sacsayhuamán fortress anH 0oricancLa temple [LicL [ill wonderfully whet your appetite for your on[arH Nourney SACRED VALLEYA picturesUue region oJ lusL JarmlanHs surrounded by dramatic Andeanlandscapes dotted with beautiful villages Lamlets anH .ncan ruins tLe SacreH :alley oJ tLe .ncas [as a Oey area oJ settlement to tLem Sitting midway between Cusco and Machu 5iccLu you can only reacL tLe Jamous citaHel Fy passing tLrougL it Ƴ eitLer Fy train or [alOing tLe .nca Trail Ƴ Fut itƶs [ell [ortL taOing some time to e\\plore properly iJ you can CLarming to[ns anH Jascinating .ncan sites are scattereH tLrougLout tLe valley sucL as tLe impressive Jortress oJ 4llantaytamFo 2orayƶs s[irling agricultural terraces anH tLe 2aras salt mines Ƴ 6000 salt ponHs carveH Fy tLe .ncas tLat are still in use toHay The town of Pisac is well worth a visit Jor its inHigenous LanHicraJt marOet anH tLere are also a Luge range oJ activities to enNoy across tLe valley Jrom spectacular LiOing routes to FiOing raJting anH climFing BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER +or an intimate lu\\urious truly unJorgettaFle Nourney to tLe lanH oJ tLe .ncas tLe Belmond Andean Explorer p22 proviHes a uniUue 5eruvian LigLlanHs e\\perience tLat sets ne[ stanHarHs Jor lu\\ury travel A lu\\ury overnigLt sleeper train tLat runs Jrom AreUuipa or LaOe Titicaca to Cusco it taOes its 48 passengers on an outstanHing Nourney tLrougL the spectacular scenery of the Andes [Lile enNoying e\\Uuisite cuisine anH impeccaFle Lospitality They’re not only the gateway to Machu Picchu. Cusco and the Sacred Valley are extraordinary, mystical, utterly unmissable destinations in themselves. CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEYPrivate cooking workshop at a Maras community: learn how to maOe Timp a Helicious local soup FeJore sLaring tLe taFle [itL a 2arassina JamilyDon’t Miss

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -Iconic, inspiring, mesmerising, and everything you dreamed of. This spectacular mist-shrouded citadel will more than live up to your every expectation. 14 | PERUTHE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS93*SC4recogniseH anH one oJ tLe 3e[ Seven ;onHers oJ tLe ;orlH Machu Picchu is undoubtedly one of SoutL Americaƶs most impressive sites )iscovereH Fy e\\plorer -iram 'ingLam in ȦȟȦȦ tLis increHiFle ƵLost City oJ tLe Incas’ is perched atop a mountain Heep in tLe AnHean countrysiHe surrounded by a spectacular lanHscape tLat [ill Uuite simply taOe your FreatL a[ay 4Jten sLrouHeH in clouH Hue to its LigL altituHe tLe slo[ reveal oJ its maNesty as tLe mist clears only enLances its atmospLeric setting REACHING THE CITADEL)ue to its remote location among tLe peaOs oJ tLe AnHes 2acLu 5iccLu is only accessiFle Fy Joot or a ȴ5Lour train riHe Jrom Cusco 'ut tLis Nourney is all part oJ its maNestic [onHer The Inca Trail 5erLaps tLe most [ellOno[n anH iconic [ay to reacL tLe citaHel tLis JourHay LiOe follows ancient Incan pathways tLrougL outstanHing scenery anH past countless centuriesolH ruins FeJore ǻnally reacLing 2acLu 5iccLu at sunrise Ƴ an e\\perience tLat [e guarantee [ill stay [itL you Jorever ;Lile tLe .nca Trail is tLe most Jamous tLere are otLer LiOes tLat oǺer eUually impressive scenery but usually less people sucL as tLe Lares anH SalOantay routes By Train .J LiOing Hoesnƶt appeal tLe gooH ne[s is tLe scenic ȴ5Lour train Nourney Jrom Cusco to Aguas Calientes tLe nearest to[n to 2acLu 5iccLu is Nust as memoraFle 4ptions incluHe tLe .nca 7ail or 5eru 7ail or you can upgraHe to tLe lu\\urious Belmond Hiram Bingham p22 anH enNoy tLe glamour oJ a Fygone era gourmet cuisine Helicious cocOtails anH live music [Lile [atcLing tLe spectacular scenery pass Fy EXPLORING MACHU PICCHU+rom Aguas Calientes itƶs a minute bus ride up the mountain to the citaHel +or tLose [anting time to Jully e\\plore or iJ your Hream is to sit on the serene mountainside and watch the sun rise over this spectacular masterpiece tLereƶs a small selection oJ Lotels in tLe to[n TLere is only one hotel located at the actual Machu 5iccLu site tLe Belmond Sanctuary Lodge p2ȴ [LicL comes [itL tLe great Feneǻt oJ Feing aFle to Feat tLe cro[Hs ǻrst tLing in tLe morning ;itLin tLe citaHel tLere are a series oJ trails tLat taOe visitors arounH its temples Louses storerooms anH sacriǻcial sites anH tLere are various LiOes to neigLFouring peaOs sucL as -uayna 5iccLu -ucLuy 5iccLu or 2acLu 5iccLu 2ountain [LicL enaFle you to enNoy HiǺerent vie[points oJ tLe magniǻcent ruins MACHU PICCHU

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -PERU | 15Personal insights from the Latin Routes teamTravel Specialist Nicole and Operations Team Leader MillyOUR ROUTES IN PERUYOUR MAIN DESTINATIONS? Lima AreUuipa Colca Canyon Cusco SacreH :alley 5uno Jor LaOe Titicaca anH Aguas Calientes Jor 2acLu 5iccLuHOW DID YOU GET AROUND?.t varieH Fet[een Ǽying trains anH Fy roaH All [ere increHiFle TLe Nourneys Fy roaH can Fe long Fut we always stopped in many places along tLe [ay so [ere aFle to see so mucL more FAVOURITE LOCATION?Nicole: I loved Ollantaytambo anH Aguas Calientes tLey Jelt so strippeH FacO anH autLenticMilly: . aFsolutely loveH Cusco .t was incredibly vibrant and had some ama^ing restaurants MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT?Nicole: ClimFing -uayna 5iccLu anH [atcLing tLe sun rise aFove 2acLu 5iccLu Also trying guinea pig in a 'elmonH Lotel Milly: Condor’s Cross in Colca :alley one morning Ƴ [e sa[ eigLt conHors at once ama^ingBEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE? Nicole: . loveH tLe Ǽoating islanH oJ 9ros on LaOe Titicaca anH meeting tLe locals tLere Milly: 2acLu 5iccLu .t [as FeyonH ama^ing FAVOURITE FOOD AND DRINK?Nicole: 5eruvian cevicLe itƶs increHiFle .J youƶre Jeeling Frave try Ƶcuyƶ guinea pig tLe local HelicacyMilly: .t Las to Fe tLe pisco sours .ƶH also recommenH trying cLicLa moraHa a HrinO maHe out oJ purple corn itƶs a very uniUue taste TLe JooH anH HrinO in 5eru is e\\ceptional FotL in Uuality anH variety you can eat very [ell LereWHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND PACKING? 5acO layers as tLe climate is so HiǺerent in all areas oJ 5eru A raincoat is a must as suHHen Ho[npours are common Fut sLortliveH AnH Heǻnitely Honƶt Jorget sun cream SUM UP YOUR TRIP IN THREE WORDS:Nicole: AHventurous FeautiJul FucOetlistMilly: *\\citing colourJul anH surprising

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -6 | PERU5eruƶs seconHlargest city is an inHisputaFly FeautiJul one 0no[n as tLe ;Lite City tLanOs to tLe viviH [Lite volcanic rocO tLat [as useH to construct so many oJ its FuilHings itƶs also Jull oJ leaJy pla^as pretty arcL[ays anH viFrant colours not to mention Feing JrameH Fy tLree volcanoes tLat loom impressively over tLe city aHHing even more to its striOing aestLetics)ating FacO to tLe Ȧ500s tLe cityƶs 93*SC4HesignateH Listoric centre is pacOeH Jull oJ stunning FaroUue mansions neoclassical cLurcLes anH granH pla^as TLe 2onastery oJ Santa Catalina is Heǻnitely not to Fe misseH Fut tLis is a city [itL many HeligLts to Hiscover Ƴ not least oJ all its [onHerJully laiHFacO viFe anH a tLriving gastronomic scene tLat rivals tLat oJ Lima.n soutLern 5eru a spectacular JourLour Hrive Jrom AreUuipa tLrougL a ruggeH volcanostre[n lanHscape anH tLe Jertile anH verHant Colca :alley lies tLe magniǻcent Colca Canyon One of the deepest in the world and t[ice as Heep as tLe ,ranH Canyon tLe Colca Canyon is an e\\traorHinary cLanging lanHscape oJ Farren steppes steep green canyon [alls anH stillused ancient terraced hillsides built by tLe .ncas Jor agricultural means+ull oJ Listory traHitions anH .ncan ruins it oǺers some e\\ceptional LiOing anH Lorse riHing opportunities tLere are also Lot springs tLat can Fe enNoyeH anH itƶs one oJ tLe Fest places to spot tLe migLty AnHean conHor in tLe [ilH [itL vie[ing points tLat enable them to be seen at eye level as tLey riHe tLe [arm air currents tLrougL tLe canyonAREQUIPA COLCA CANYON'orHereH Fy FotL 5eru anH 'olivia LaOe Titicaca is tLe LigLest navigaFle laOe in tLe [orlH tLe largest in SoutL America anH a sacreH place oJ tLe .ncas SteepeH in culture anH Listory itƶs also a serene anH iHyllic place to spenH some time Hiscovering 5eruƶs Jamously JrienHly inHigenous cultures:isiting tLe laOeƶs numerous Jascinating islanHs is a must sucL as TaUuile [itL its JameH LanHicraJts anH tLe remarOaFle inLaFiteH 9ros Ǽoating islanHs maHe entirely Jrom reeHs TLe local communities are Ono[n Jor tLeir [elcoming nature anH itƶs possiFle to visit anH learn aFout tLeir [ay oJ liJe FotL Jrom Foat trips or uniUue Lomestay opportunities that allow you to really immerse yourself in tLeir Jascinating [ay oJ liJeLAKE TITICACARemote, vast and free from the crowds, this spectacular steep-sided canyon is also home to incredible history, culture, Incan ruins and centuries of tradition.

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -PERU | 17PERUVIAN AMAZONTLe migLty Ama^on is most oJten associateH [itL 'ra^il [Lere 60 oJ its pLenomenally vast 2Ȧ million sUuare miles oJ rainJorest is to Fe JounH 'ut tLis remarOaFle Nungle spans no less tLan nine oJ SoutL Americaƶs countries anH 5eru prouHly claims tLe seconH largest sLare GATEWAYS TO THE AMAZON 5eruƶs Ama^on Las t[o main gate[aysfi .Uuitos in tLe Jar nortL oJ 5eru or 5uerto 2alHonaHo in tLe soutL close to tLe 'olivia anH 'ra^il ForHers 'otL areas proviHe enHless opportunity Jor [ilHliJe spotting anH Nungle immersion.n tLe nortL tLe Ama^on 7iver is tLe main attraction [itL opportunity to see tLe Jamous pinO river HolpLin manatees anH river otters AltLougL tLere are a Je[ loHges in tLe region tLe most popular option is to taOe river cruises [LicL range Jrom [onHerJully rustic to gloriously lu\\uriousThe south provides more opportunity to really immerse yourselJ in Nungle liJe Fy meeting local communities anH seeing [Lat liJe in tLis uniUue setting is liOe 5lus oJ course immersing yourselJ in tLe lusL tropical magical Ǽora anH Jauna Jor [LicL tLe Ama^on is so JamousJUNGLE LODGESAccommoHations are typically Nungle ecoloHges tLat give a [onHerJul sense oJ immersion anH Feing at one [itL tLe nature arounH you Some loHges come [itL e\\tras sucL as private plunge pools anH spas maOing Jor an even more memoraFle stay as you FasO in tranUuillity [Lile soaOing in tLe sigLts sounHs anH smells oJ tLe rainJorest arounH youTHRILLING ADVENTURE4pportunities to e\\plore are easily Hone Jrom tLe loHges anH [Lile e\\act options may vary HepenHing on [Lere you stay tLeyƶll never Hisappoint TLinO tLrilling Nungle LiOes OayaOing tLrougL FacO[aters spotting caimans anH giant otters [Lile e\\ploring o\\Fo[ laOes visiting vast s[atLes oJ parrots anH maca[s at clay licOs s[imming [itL pinO river HolpLins [alOing tLrougL tLe treetops on canopy tours climFing oFservation to[ers anH so mucL moreCovering a whopping 60% of Peru’s total landmass, the Peruvian Amazon is vast, pristine, sparsely populated by humans, and simply teeming with immense and spectacular biodiversity. INKATERRA RESERVA AMAZONICADeep in Peru’s lush soutLern Ama^on tLis ȴ5 caFana loHge is the most comfortable option arounHAQUA NERA Stylish and contemporary tLe AUua 3era is a lu\\ury option Jor cruising Peru’s northern Ama^on

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -8 | PERU Explore Peru’s rich heritage and vibrant culture on this journey through colonial cities, incredible archaeological sites and stunning natural landmarks. Enjoy the famed train journey through the Peruvian Andes from beautiful Lake Titicaca to historic Cusco, before discovering the incredible Sacred Valley of the Incas and iconic Machu Picchu..nternational JligLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic JligLts in economy Ȧ2 nigLtsƶ accommoHationȦȟ mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £4,499 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 2: Lima +ly overnigLt to Lima anH enNoy a Hay e\\ploring incluHing a city tourDAYS 3 - 6: Arequipa & Colca CanyonSoaO up tLe Feauty oJ AreUuipa anH Hiscover its Jamous sites on a city tour FeJore travelling tLrougL tLe spectacular scenery oJ sno[covereH volcanoes anH vast pampas to Colca Canyon TaOe a morning trip to ConHor 5ointDAY 7: Lake TiticacaSpenH a Jull Hay sailing on sacreH LaOe Titicaca anH visit tLe Ǽoating islanHs oJ 9ros anH TaUuile anH tLe uniUue communities tLat inLaFit tLemDAYS 8 - 9: Sacred Valley Travel aFoarH tLe Titicaca Train to Cusco anH on to tLe SacreH :alley to visit tLe ancient .ncan ruins anH traHitional to[ns all [Lile passing increHiFle sceneryDAYS 10 - 12: Machu Picchu & Cusco:isit tLe iconic 2acLu 5iccLu tLe Lost City oJ tLe .ncas anH upon return to Cusco see tLe 0oricancLa SacsayLuam«n anH many otLer impressive sitesDAYS 13 - 15: Lima+ly FacO to Lima Jor a ǻnal nigLt FeJore your overnigLt ǼigLt LomePERUSAC7*) :ALL*=MACHU PICCHUCUSCOLA0* T.T.CACALIMAAREQUIPAC4LCA CA3=43.T.3*7A7= INSPIRATION...PERU EXPLORER

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -PERU | 19Peru and Bolivia combine beautifully for an unforgettable journey through historical sites and majestic landscapes. Discover cultural highlights, sacred Incan ruins and Spanish colonial towns, and see spectacular natural marvels such as the Uyuni Salt Flats, Lake Titicaca and the otherworldly Moon Valley. .nternational JligLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic JligLts in economyȦȰ nigLtsƶ accommoHation24 mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £6,299 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 2: LimaTaOe a tour oJ tLe cityƶs LigLligLts anH get to Ono[ tLe countryƶs viFrant capitalDAYS 3 - 5: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu:isit .ncan ruins anH picturesUue to[ns in tLe SacreH :alley FeJore reacLing tLe impressive anH incomparaFle citaHel oJ 2acLu 5iccLuDAYS 6 - 7: Cusco)iscover tLe colonial pla^as .ncan ruins anH impressive arcLitecture oJ CuscoDAYS 8 - 9: Lake TiticacaSet sail on a tranUuil Nourney to tLe Ǽoating anH mystical islanHs on FotL tLe 5eruvian anH 'olivian siHes oJ LaOe TiticacaDAYS 10 - 11: La Paz*\\plore tLe cityƶs LigLligLts incluHing 2oon :alley anH a trip on tLe caFle carDAYS 12 - 13: Sucre & Potosí:isit traHitional to[ns Listorical sites anH tLe silver mines oJ Cerro 7ico DAYS 14 - 19: Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz & LimaSpenH t[o nigLts e\\ploring tLe stunning 9yuni Salt +lats anH to[ering cacti oJ .ncaLuasi .slanH tLen a ǻnal nigLt in La 5a^ anH Lima FeJore your ǼigLt Lome CUSCOSAC7*) :ALL*=LIMALA PAZSUCRELA0* T.T.CACAMACHU PICCHU9=93. SALT +LATSBOLIVIAPERUS42* 4+ 497 +A:497.T* 749T*S .3 PERUPERU & BOLIVIA HOLIDAY POTOSÍ

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent - | PERUACCOMMODATION INSPIRATION...VILLA BARRANCO BY ANANAY HOTELS, LIMAA Ȧȟ20s repuFlican Louse Jull oJ cLarm cLaracter anH classical H³cor ;itL only nine rooms it Las a cosy anH intimate atmospLere :isit tLe rooJtop Far to maOe tLe most oJ tLe ocean vie[sCIRQA, AREQUIPASet in a Jormer monastery Hating FacO to Ȧ540 CirUa is a stunning property [itL FeautiJully preserveH original Jeatures TLe elegant rooms are locateH arounH tLe main terra^a anH patioTITILAKA, LAKE TITICACASituateH on a tranUuil private peninsula on LaOe Titicaca tLis lu\\ury loHge oǺers increHiFle vie[s anH a uniUue e\\perience *\\pert local guiHes taOe guests on e\\cursions [Lere tLey can Hiscover tLe regionƶs Histinctive nature Listory anH culture

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -PERU | 21S42* 4+ 497 +A:497.T* 5LAC*S T4 STA= .3 PERUINKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO, AGUAS CALIENTESSpacious LanHcraJteH casitas HecorateH [itL traHitional te\\tiles are nestleH [itLin Ȧ2 acres oJ clouH Jorest Lome to some 2Ȧ4 FirH species anH tLe [orlHƶs largest orcLiH collection .nOaterra 2acLu 5iccLu 5ueFlo is a Hestination in itselJEXPLORA VALLE SAGRADO, SACRED VALLEYLocated at the foot of the Andes Mountains and overlooOing Uuinoa ǻelHs *\\plora oǺers a lu\\urious yet rela\\eH Laven [itL FeautiJul spa Jacilities e\\cellent cuisine anH a vast menu oJ e\\cursionsPALACIO DEL INKA, CUSCOA converted colonial mansion with an abundance of Listory anH cLaracter restoreH art[orO antiUues anH original arcLitectural Jeatures TLis lu\\ury Lotel Las an e\\cellent location opposite tLe Temple oJ tLe Sun

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -22 | A S54TL.,-T 43 '*L243)BELMONDAUTHENTIC LUXURYAn unHisputeH leaHer in lu\\ury travel 'elmonH proviHes autLentic transJormative anH Heeply lu\\urious e\\periences Jor its guests as tLey immerse themselves in Peru’s colourJul culture e\\traorHinary lanHscapes anH ageless traHitions +rom tLe mystical SacreH :alley to tLe cultural Fu^^ oJ Lima or tLe maNestic conHors oJ tLe Colca :alley let 'elmonH sLo[ you tLis astounHing Hestination in true style anH lu\\ury AnH Jor tLose [anting to continue their adventure beyond tLe lanH oJ tLe .ncas 'elmonH also FecOons [itL its uniUue anH iconic marvels in 'ra^il pȦ06 EXQUISITE HOTELS'elmonHƶs Lotels are all as uniUue as tLey are encLanting [itL restoreH ancient monasteries casitas nestleH Heep among nature anH citycentre palaces all e\\amples oJ tLe loHgings a[aiting you 'ut [LicLever you visit youƶre guaranteeH tLe same 'elmonH e\\periencefi JameH restaurants [itL [orlHclass cuisine sumptuous suites tranUuil spas FeautiJul garHens anH aFove all e\\ceptional service LUXURIOUS TRAINS *nsuring tLe Nourney is enNoyeH as mucL as tLe Hestination 'elmonH invites guests to step aboard its sumptuous trains for an e\\perience unliOe any otLer ;LetLer Hiscovering tLe magic oJ the Andean landscapes on board tLe continentƶs ǻrst lu\\ury sleeper train tLe Andean Explorer or taOing an unJorgettaFle Hay trip from Cusco to mystical Machu 5iccLu aFoarH tLe glamorous Hiram Bingham 'elmonHƶs trains provide an unJorgettaFle e\\perience oJ reǻneH elegance anH gastronomic e\\cellence against tLe moving FacOHrop oJ spectacular 5eruvian lanHscapesSHAPING THE FUTURE'elmonH Ono[s tLat proviHing incomparaFle travel e\\periences comes with a responsibility for saJeguarHing tLe natural Feauty anH local culture tLat maOes visiting tLese increHiFle places so special ;itL tLeir ƵTLinO ,loFal Act Localƶ approacL eacL property Hevelops initiatives that ensure they are saJeguarHing tLe local cultural natural anH Luman Leritage Jor generations to come ;itL 'elmonH you can rest easy Ono[ing tLat as you e\\plore tLeir [orlH tLeyƶre [orOing to Oeep it as [onHerJul as possiFle With its collection of exquisite hotels and luxury trains, world-class cuisine and star-studded service, Belmond invites its guests to reconnect with one of life’s greatest pleasures: to travel, in luxurious style.A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR PARTNER...

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -A S54TL.,-T 43 '*L243) | 23LAS CASITAS, A BELMOND HOTEL, COLCA CANYONStroll tLrougL ramFling garHens attLis Larmonious retreat in tLe ruggeH mountain terrain oJ Colca :alley [Lere ConHors soar anH .ncan ruins lie nearFy PALACIO NAZARENAS, A BELMOND HOTEL, CUSCODiscover the charm of Cusco in this elegant urFan sanctuary [itL its Heep connection to .ncan Listory anH tLe culinary gem 2auOa a restaurant oǺering a gastronomic Nourney oJ e\\cellence Jrom gloFally celeFrateH 5eruvian cLeJ 5¸a Le¾n RIO SAGRADO, A BELMOND HOTEL, SACRED VALLEYLet nature a[aOen all your senses at this private Andean paradise on the FanOs oJ tLe 9ruFamFa 7iver in tLe soulJul SacreH :alley MONASTERIO, A BELMOND HOTEL, CUSCOA remarOaFle lanHmarO JaitLJully restoreH tLis ancient monastery evoOes tLe Listoric granHeur oJ Cusco [Lile oǺering tLe ultimate in comJort lu\\ury anH unJorgettaFle e\\periences SANCTUARY LODGE, A BELMOND HOTEL, MACHU PICCHUImmerse yourself in immense beauty anH Uuiet reǼection at tLis uniUue Lotel Nust steps Jrom 2acLu 5iccLu anH Fe among tLe ǻrst to arrive anH tLe last to leave tLe increHiFle citaHel MIRAFLORES PARK, A BELMOND HOTEL, LIMASurrenHer to seHuctive sopListication at tLis tranUuil urFan oasis in 5eruƶs viFrant capital [itL its magniǻcent ocean vie[s [orlHclass cuisine anH elegant suites

BOLIVIA

'4L.:.A | 25Steeped in indigenous traditions and home to some of Latin America’s most dramatic and surreal landscapes, Bolivia is unpolished and authentic, intriguing and spectacular. This is quintessential South America. 3estleH in tLe very centre oJ tLe SoutL American continent lanHlocOeH 'olivia is a ruggeH secluHeH anH oJten overlooOeH Hestination 'ut itƶs tLese very tLings tLat maOe it sucL an e\\citing country to e\\plore +rom its colourJul anH stillHominant inHigenous culture tLat Las largely escapeH moHernisation to remarOaFle lanHscapes anH aHrenalineJuelleH aHventures 'olivia is a compelling comFination oJ untoucLeH autLenticity anH outstanHing scenic splenHour TLe surreal Feauty oJ tLe mirrorliOe 9yuni Salt +lats is HeserveHly one oJ its Figgest Hra[s Fut itƶs Fy no means its only LigLligLt )iscover tLe striOing :alley oJ tLe 2oon tLe lusL 'olivian Ama^on tLe serene sLores oJ LaOe Titicaca or tLe e\\traorHinary LigLaltituHe city oJ La 5a^ *\\plore viFrant marOets anH stunning arcLitecture in cities liOe Sucre anH 5otos¸ Jollo[ Hinosaur tracOs in Torotoro 3ational 5arO or immerse yourselJ in local culture anH Ǽavours 'olivia truly promises a ricLness oJ sigLts anH e\\periences tLat [ill leave an everlasting impressionMay to Oct: 5eaO season cooler evenings  Hry [itL temperatures rising in 4ct'est Jor enNoying outHoor activitiesNov to Mar: Summer more rain Je[er cro[Hs 'est Jor 9yuni Salt +lat reǼections  cultural events in La 5a^WHEN TO GOUyuni Salt Flats: StriOe a pose on tLis surreal anH mesmerising mirrorliOe lanHscape p2ȮLa Paz: *\\plore tLe Hi^^ying anH Hynamic culture oJ tLe [orlHƶs LigLest capital city p2ȰLake Titicaca: Discover ancient traditions on this serene anH JaFleH laOe p2ȰSucre: )elve into tLe colonial Feauty oJ 'oliviaƶs Ƶ;Lite Cityƶ p2ȰSiloli Desert: ,o oǺroaHing tLrougL tLe starO anH ruggeH Feauty oJ tLis surreal lanHscape p2ȁ 932.SSA'L* BOLIVIABRAZILLAKE TITICACACHILEBOLIVIASUCRELA PAZSILOLI DESERTARGENTINAPARAGUAYUYUNI SALT FLATSPERU

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -6 | '4L.:.ATLe FeautiJul anH serene LaOe Titicaca [itL its stunning mountain FacOHrop Jantastic scenery Listorical importance anH ricL local culture is Uuite simply one oJ 'oliviaƶs mustvisits'elonging to FotL 'olivia anH 5eru itƶs a laOe LelH sacreH Fy FotL countries Sun .slanH in 'oliviaƶs soutLern part oJ tLe laOe [as FelieveH Fy tLe .ncas to Fe tLe FirtLplace oJ tLe sun +ull oJ Jascinating .ncan ruins itƶs also a [onHerJul place to [itness tLe HeeprooteH cultural traHitions oJ tLe local communities [Lo still [ear traHitional clotLing anH are Jamously [elcoming to visitors -omestays proviHe tLe opportunity to Jully immerse yourselJ in tLe local culture Fut even sLort visits oǺer remarOaFle insigLt into tLe lives anH Listory oJ tLis important areaLAKE TITICACA4ǽcially tLe [orlHƶs LigLest capital city La 5a^ migLt also claim tLe title of the capital with the most dramatic lanHscape Sno[cappeH mountains loom over tLis spra[ling city Fuilt across steep LillsiHes [Lile nearFy 2oon :alley on tLe cityƶs outsOirts [itL its Jascinating rocO Jormations is Nust anotLer element contriFuting to tLe cityƶs uniUuenessA Ƶliterallyƶ unmissaFle LigLligLt is tLe teleJ³rico Ƴ an increHiFle suF[ay in tLe sOy tLat not only proviHes tLe Fest means oJ travelling Fet[een tLe cityƶs maNor attractions in recorH time Fut also gives tLe opportunity to enNoy Jantastic vie[s anH a HiǺerent perspective oJ tLe city TLereƶs also historic architecture and museums to aHmire tLe ultimate 'olivian marOet e\\perience at tLe Ƶ2ercaHo 6 He /ulioƶ colourJul customs trenHy caJes eHgy art scenes anH FoutiUue Lotels all of which adds to the charm and appeal oJ 'oliviaƶs LigLaltituHe capitalLa Paz is a busy, eclectic and somewhat chaotic blend of the modern and the historic. A little rough around the edges, it also has layers of undeniable charm.LA PAZSet in a mountain valley Sucre is a FeautiJul colonial city Jull oJ elegant [Lite[asLeH FuilHings [itL reHtileH rooJs treelineH pla^as FaroUue cLurcLes anH arcLitecture tLat earneH it a 93*SC4 ;orlH -eritage Hesignation TLe site oJ 'oliviaƶs proclaimeH inHepenHence itƶs also recogniseH as the nation’s constitutional capital and therefore considered Fy many to Fe tLe Ƶoǽcialƶ capital city'oasting [onHerJul restaurants e\\cellent museums anH a [arm anH sunny climate tLereƶs plenty to Oeep you entertaineH [Lile [alOing Sucreƶs pretty streets /ust outsiHe tLe city tLereƶs FeautiJul countrysiHe proviHing great LiOing opportunities incluHing a Uuarry [itL Hinosaur Jootprints anH Nust a Je[ Loursƶ Hrive a[ay is tLe Listoric mining city oJ 5otos¸SUCRE

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -'4L.:.A | 27A highlight to many people’s Bolivian adventure, the Uyuni Salt Flats are almost overwhelming in their unique and surreal beauty. LocateH in SoutL[est 'olivia a loJty ȴȰ5Ȱm aFove sea level anH covering an impressive 4050 sUuare miles oJ tLe Altiplano youƶll ǻnH tLe Salar He 9yuni Ƴ tLe [orlHƶs largest salt Ǽat anH one oJ tLe most e\\treme anH remarOaFle vistas in all oJ Latin America A MESMERISING SIGHT The remnants of an evaporated preListoric laOe tLis tLicO salt crust that was left behind is a spectacular e\\panse oJ [Lite so vast it can even Fe seen Jrom space *mFosseH [itL [Lat looOs liOe Le\\agons itƶs a surreal yet stunning lanHscape ;Len Hry tLe salar is an a[einspiring e\\panse oJ notLingness /ust Flue sOies Nu\\taposeH against tLe neverenHing [Liteness 'ut a Je[ times a year nearFy laOes overǼo[ anH a tLin layer of water transforms the surface into a mirror perJectly reǼecting tLe Flue sOy anH its [Lite clouHs anH causing tLe Lori^on to entirely Hisappear AN ICONIC PLAYGROUNDSurreally FeautiJul to looO at tLe HistorteH perspective oJ tLis uniUue lanHscape means tLereƶs great Jun to Fe LaH [itL a camera sometLing tLat youƶre almost guaranteeH to spenH a Jair Fit oJ time enNoying Huring your time Lere 'ut tLereƶs plenty more to see anH Ho too A top LigLligLt is .sla .ncaLuasi a lonely rocOy outcrop sat rigLt in tLe miHHle oJ tLe salt Ǽats anH covereH in enormous anH ancient cacti TLe train graveyarH is anotLer Ƴ a cemetery oJ rusteH aFanHoneH locomotives once a sign oJ 9yuniƶs importance as a transportation LuF no[ rusteH relics Fut an impressive site nonetLeless AnH nearFy in tLe JootLills oJ tLe Tunupa :olcano aFove tLe village oJ CoUuesa are caves tLat are Lome to si\\ mummies tLougLt to Fe over 500 years olH UYUNITunupa Volcano: TaOe in tLe vie[s oJ tLis maNestic volcano [LicL towers over the salar and is held sacreH Fy tLe local peopleDon’t Miss

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -8 | '4L.:.A)espite sLaring ForHers [itL 5eru Argentina 'ra^il 5araguay anH CLile 'olivia is still surprisingly one oJ Latin Americaƶs lesserOno[n anH lesservisiteH countries 'ut [Len you Ono[ [Lo its neigLFours are it sLoulHnƶt come as any surprise to hear that it’s simply Frimming [itL e\\traorHinary anH unJorgettaFly FeautiJul natural lanHscapes TLe 9yuni Salt +lats anH LaOe Titicaca are its Fest Ono[n Fut tLis is a country Jull oJ autLentic uniUue anH largely untoucLeH natural marvels so tLere are a Je[ otLer gems you may [ant to Jactor into your itinerary ;Len it comes to natural [onHers 'olivia is Heǻnitely one oJ SoutL Americaƶs FestOept secretsSILOLI DESERT A Farren [inHs[ept valley Jull oJ multicoloureH Lills anH strange rocO Jormations laOes oJ e\\traorHinary colours volcanoes spurting geysers anH lagoons ǻlleH [itL ǼocOs oJ Ǽamingos tLe Siloli )esert is surreal in its Feauty anH utterly captivating 4Jten calleH tLe )al¸ )esert Hue to its resemblance to the landscapes painted by surrealist artist Salvador )al¸ itƶs a starO anH remote otLer[orlHly oasis tLat is Heǻnitely one oJ 'oliviaƶs most astonisLing natural [onHers LocateH in SoutL[est 'olivia tLe Siloli Desert is ideal to combine with a visit to CLile anH tLe Atacama )esert BOLIVIA’S NATURAL WONDERS From the Amazon to the Andes and the Uyuni Salt Flats to Lake Titicaca, Bolivia’s natural wonders are remarkable in their variety, their authenticity, and their raw, rugged beauty.

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -'4L.:.A | 29TOROTORO NATIONAL PARK7elatively small at ƵNustƶ 64 sUuare miles Torotoro locateH in tLe nortL oJ tLe 5otos¸ Hepartment is the country’s smallest national parO Fut it Las a lot to oǺer [itL its FeautiJul Heep s[eeping canyons Jascinating geological Jormations anH increHiFle caves 9maNalanta Cave one oJ tLe countryƶs Figgest oǺers an aHventurous caving e\\perience that rewards those who enter with impressive stalactites stalagmites [aterJalls anH unHergrounH pools 'ut tLe main attraction oJ Torotoro is unHouFteHly its ȴ500 impeccaFly preserveH Hinosaur Jootprints Hating FacO a minHFoggling 65 million years to tLe Cretaceous perioHMADIDI NATIONAL PARKSitting in tLe Ama^on Fasin tLis Nungle paraHise is Lome to an e\\traorHinary number of plants and animal species maOing it one oJ tLe most Hiverse ecological sanctuaries in tLe [orlH 0no[n Jor its meHicinal plants itƶs also Lome to over ȦȦ00 FirH species monOeys spectacleH Fears pumas Naguars anH pinO river HolpLins =ouƶll also ǻnH Jascinating inHigenous communities .ncan arcLaeological sites anH lanHscapes tLat range Jrom sno[cappeH mountains to clouH Jorests [inHing rivers anH rolling grasslanHs TLe Fest [ay to e\\plore is on riverFoat cruises or on [alOing Nungle tours [itL e\\pert naturalist guiHes

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent - | '4L.:.AExplore Bolivia’s many extraordinary landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture. From the impressive Uyuni and otherworldly Moon Valley to the vast and surreal Siloli Desert, serene Lake Titicaca, vibrant La Paz and historic Sucre, this journey showcases the remarkable diversity and natural wonder of Bolivia..nternational JligLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic JligLts in economyȦȦ nigLtsƶ accommoHationȦȮ mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £4,599 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 4: Lima, La Paz & Lake Titicaca+ly overnigLt to Lima tLen to La 5a^ to visit tLe colonial LigLligLts ;itcLesƶ 2arOet anH 2oon :alley TaOe a Foat to LaOe Titicacaƶs mystical Sun .slanHDAYS 5 - 6: Sucre & Potosí+ly to Sucre tLe Listorical capital oJ 'olivia [itL its leaJy green pla^as granH cLurcLes Ȧ6tLcentury arcLitecture anH interesting museums TLen on to 5otos¸ to visit tLe silver mines oJ Cerro 7ico or tLe iconic Casa 7eal He la 2oneHaDAYS 7 - 8: Uyuni Salt Flats:isit 9yuniƶs .ncaLuasi .slanH [itL its caves anH Luge 8ƳȦ0m cacti see pyramiHs oJ salt anH soaO up tLe etLereal vie[s oJ tLe maNestic salt ǼatsDAYS 9 - 10: Siloli Desert/ourney into an a[einspiring remote anH Farren lanHscape [Lere emeralH anH scarletcoloureH lagoons steaming geysers surreal rocO Jormations anH ǼocOs oJ pinO Ǽamingo can all Fe JounH DAYS 11 - 14: La Paz & Lima7eturn to 9yuni anH Ǽy to La 5a^ Jor your ǻnal nigLt in 'olivia tLen one nigLt in Lima to e\\plore tLe 5eruvian capital FeJore your overnigLt ǼigLt Lome.T.3*7A7= INSPIRATIONHIGHLIGHTS OF BOLIVIALIMALA PAZSUCRELA0* T.T.CACA9=93. SALT +LATSBOLIVIAPERUSILOLI DESERTPOTOSÍ

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -'4L.:.A | 31ACCOMMODATION INSPIRATIONLUNA SALADA HOTEL, UYUNI SALT FLATSLocateH on tLe eHge oJ tLe Salar He 9yuni [itL Jantastic vie[s a [onHerJul restaurant anH a sumptuous spa tLis uniUue secluHeH retreat is Fuilt almost entirely Jrom salt anH Las a rustic AnHean H³cor ATIX HOTEL, LA PAZA moHern anH trenHy Lotel in La 5a^ƶs >ona Sur Ati\\ is part Lotel part livein art gallery StylisL anH comJortaFle rooms a rooJtop Far anH e\\cellent contemporary restaurant maOe tLis one oJ tLe cityƶs Fest LotelsPARADOR SANTA MARIA LA REAL, SUCRETLis Ȧ8tLcentury colonial mansion Las retaineH many oJ its perioH Jeatures ;itL its e\\cellent location antiUue Jurniture elegant Hesign anH [onHerJul vie[s over tLe city itƶs liOe staying in a little piece oJ Listory

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Jun to Sept: 5eaO season [arm Hry  sunny 'est Jor FirH[atcLing in tLe clouH Jorest  LiOing in tLe AnHesOct to May: SligLtly cooler  occasional sLo[ers 'est Jor FeacLes *cuaHorian Ama^on  Je[er cro[Hs e\\cept )ec  AprWHEN TO GOQuito: Lose yourselJ in tLe [inHing alleys oJ tLis remarOaFle 93*SC4HesignateH city pȴ4Avenue of Volcanoes: /ourney tLrougL unparalleleH scenery oJ sno[cappeH peaOs anH turUuoise laOes pȴȰ Cuenca: )iscover tLe olH[orlH cLarm oJ *cuaHorƶs most FeautiJul city pȴȰ Mindo Cloud Forest: Dive into the misty beauty of tLis lusL Nungle paraHise pȴ5Ecuadorian Amazon: ,o oǺroaHing tLrougL tLe starO Feauty oJ tLis surreal lanHscape pȴȮ Galápagos Islands: *nNoy close encounters with the wildlife that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution p4ȴ 932.SSA'L* ECUADORCUENCAECUADORIAN AMAZONGALÁPAGOS ISLANDSQUITOAVENUE OF VOLCANOESPERUCOLOMBIAMINDO CLOUD FORESTECUADORFrom its famous endemic wildlife to cities steeped in history, and snow-capped mountains to surf-washed beaches, Ecuador offers an irresistible combination of adventure, culture and up-close encounters with nature’s greatest wonders.Sitting Hirectly on tLe eUuator on SoutL Americaƶs nortL[est coast *cuaHor may Fe small in si^e Fut Honƶt let tLat Jool you TLis is a country [itL a staggering amount oJ Hiversity Jrom [LitesanH FeacLes to tLe lusL Ama^on rainJorest anH AnHean peaOs to tLe incomparaFle Feauty anH uniUue [ilHliJe oJ tLe ,al«pagos .slanHs .tƶs a country in [LicL you can LiOe alongsiHe cLains oJ volcanoes OayaO tLrougL Nungles or s[im among sLarOsƾ yet its remarOaFle nature anH lanHscapes are still Nust tLe start oJ tLe many HeligLts it Las to oǺer ;itL viFrant cities Uuaint anH colourJul to[ns mountain villages anH oJ course its stunning 93*SC4HesignateH cities oJ 6uito anH Cuenca all playing Lost to *cuaHorƶs meltingpot oJ etLnic anH inHigenous communities *cuaHor is also a Laven Jor culture entLusiasts ,et reaHy to Hiscover some oJ SoutL Americaƶs FestpreserveH colonial arcLitecture stunning FaroUue cLurcLes anH palaces viFrant Fustling marOets Hisplaying colourJul te\\tiles tantalising local cuisine anH centuriesolH traHitions all intert[ineH among its many e\\ceptional natural sigLts ECUADOR | 33

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -A capital city high in the glorious Andean landscapes, Quito boasts beauty and history, modernity, nature, and much more still…34 | ECUADORA couple oJ Lours nortL oJ 6uito in tLe AnHean LigLlanHs is tLe small city oJ 4tavalo surrounHeH Fy a stunning lanHscape oJ sno[cappeH volcanoes anH lusL rolling Lills 2ost Jamous Jor Losting tLe largest inHigenous marOet in SoutL America youƶll ǻnH locals in traHitional Hress selling an ama^ing range oJ LanHicraJts incluHing colourJul te\\tiles paintings Ne[ellery anH mucL more SaturHays anH ;eHnesHays are tLe Figgest marOet Hays Fut it can Fe visiteH any Hay oJ tLe [eeO3earFy is tLe pretty to[n oJ CotacacLi Jamous Jor its FoutiUue sLops selling Uuality leatLer [ares or you coulH LeaH to tLe Hormant CotacacLi :olcano Jor a LiOe arounH tLe stunning crater laOe at its FaseTLe ǻrst city ever to Fe HeclareH a 93*SC4 ;orlH -eritage Site 6uitoƶs stunning Listoric centre is tLe largest anH Fest preserveH oJ its OinH [itL narro[ coFFleH streets leaHing to beautiful whitewashed colonial FuilHings ornate cLurcLes granH mansions anH leaJy pla^as 6uitoƶs moHern siHe is tLen a viFrant mi\\ oJ sopListicateH culinary anH nigLtliJe scenes sOyscrapers anH commercial Fu^^ 'ut venture out oJ tLe city anH tLereƶs plenty to enNoy too TLe seconHLigLest capital city in the world with an impressive volcanic FacOHrop 6uitoƶs surrounHings are stunning TLereƶs a teleJ³rico caFle car system running up tLe surrounHing LillsiHes tLat proviHes spectacular vie[s oJ tLe city TLe active Cotopa\\i :olcano is a Hay trip a[ay anH on a clear Hay it can Fe seen Jrom tLe city AnH nearFy is tLe Ƶ2iHHle oJ tLe ;orlHƶ monument anH tLe interactive .nti¼an 2useum [Lere visitors can stand with one foot each in tLe nortLern anH soutLern LemispLereOTAVALOQUITO*cuaHorƶs largest city anH tLe gate[ay to tLe ,al«pagos ,uayaUuil is a Jascinating mi\\ oJ moHern anH Listoric -aving unHergone a recent transJormation it Las emergeH Jrom Feing a scruǺy port to a viFrant anH spra[ling moHern city tLat is no[ tLe commercial Leart oJ tLe country;itL its location on tLe ,uayas 7iver tLe Ƶmalec¾nƶ FoarH[alO is one oJ tLe cityƶs moHern LigLligLts A gleaming urFanrene[al proNect itƶs a lovely place to stroll anH Hiscover a[ealtL oJ great Fars restaurants museums monuments anHgarHens .n starO contrast tLe Listoric Uuarter oJ Las 5e¼asHating FacO to tLe Ȧ5ȴ0s is a cLarming LillsiHe NumFle oJ[inHing coFFleH streets anH colourJul FuilHings ClimF to tLetop oJ tLe Lill Jor Jantastic vie[s oJ tLe city anH river GUAYAQUIL

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -ECUADOR | 35CLOUD FOREST/ust nortL oJ 6uito stretcLing Jrom tLe slopes oJ tLe AnHes to tLe Ama^on Fasin is *cuaHorƶs rare anH FeautiJul clouH Jorest 4ne oJ tLe most FioHiverse ecosystems on tLe planet tLis lusL green Jorest smotLereH in lo[lying clouHs is tLe perJect place to reconnect [itL nature Hiscover an e\\traorHinary [ealtL oJ Ǽora anH Jauna anH engage in tLrilling anH unJorgettaFle activities MINDO CLOUD FOREST RESERVE;Lile tLe clouH Jorest stretcLes mucL JurtLer tLe region surrounHing tLe small to[n oJ 2inHo is one oJ tLe Fest Ono[n anH most popular [itL many loHges locateH [itLin tLe 2inHo 2asLpi anH 'ellavista 7eserves 2ost oJ tLe surrounHing area Las Feen established as reserves in order to protect this e\\traorHinary ecosystem anH its FioHiversity [Lile still enaFling visitors to enNoy its splenHour INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY-ome to over 500 HiǺerent FirH species incluHing an array oJ LummingFirHs tLe golHenLeaHeH Uuet^al toucans anH tLe gloriously ǼamFoyant cocOoJtLerocO to name Fut a Je[ tLe clouH Jorest is a prime spot Jor any FirH lover 'ut tLereƶs also [ilHliJe tLat incluHes slotLs monOeys FutterǼies Fats anH iJ youƶre lucOy pumas anH even tLe AnHean ƵspectacleHƶ Fear not to mention tLe aFunHance oJ FeautiJul anH varieH Ǽora in particular tLe 4500 HiǺerent species oJ orcLiHEXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE/ust Feing [itLin tLis rare ecosystem is an aHventure in itselJ Fut tLe [ealtL oJ activities on oǺer means you’ll be spoiled for choice in terms of how you cLoose to enNoy it 2ore serene e\\cursions incluHe FirH[atcLing visiting FutterǼy garHens climFing oFservation to[ers or even tLe 2inHo CLocolate Tour at tLe ǻnca *l 6uet^al TLere are oJ course lots oJ [onHerJul LiOes to Fe enNoyeH oJten to secluHeH [aterJalls or s[imming Loles [Lile tLose [anting to get tLeir aHrenaline pumping [ill love ^iplining tLrougL tLe tree canopies or river tuFing Ho[n tLe 2inHo 7iver Just a few short hours north of Quito is what feels like another world entirely: a steamy, sub-tropical, cloud-smothered rainforest bursting with colourful and extraordinary life.

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -6 | ECUADORAVENUE OF VOLCANOES+ollo[ing tLe spine oJ tLe AnHes Jrom 6uito Ho[n to Cuenca tLe aptly nameH ƵAvenue oJ tLe :olcanoesƶ Ƴ memoraFly HuFFeH as such by German naturalist Ale\\anHer von -umFolHt in Ȧ8Ȧ2 Ƴ is an unmissaFle Hestination for both the adventurous of spirit anH nature lovers .tƶs a gloriously picturesUue region oJ lusL green valleys glistening lagoons anH emeralH crater laOes anH oJ course volcanoes )o^ens oJ tLem in Jact many oJ [LicL are still active anH many so tall tLey sit among tLe clouHs [itL permanently sno[cappeH peaOs An e\\ceptional LiOing location e\\perienceH climFers [ill [ant to cLallenge tLemselves [itL tLe liOes oJ CLimFora^o TunguraLua or tLe perJectly conical Cotopa\\i one oJ tLe tallest peaOs in tLe [orlH .J LiOing isnƶt your tLing there are also opportunities Jor Lorse riHing anH FiOing Fut even tLose [anting a Jar more serene e\\perience [ill Fe [on over by the sheer beauty of tLe lanHscapes TLere are also remote mountain villages to Hiscover [Lere llamas [anHer tLe streets anH Heep turUuoise laOes are LiHHen insiHe volcanic craters anH FeautiJul cities sucL as 'a¼os [itL its aFunHance oJ natural Lot springs Ho^ens oJ [aterJalls anH all OinHs oJ aHrenaline sports on oǺerStretching 200 miles down the spine of the Andes is a chain of towering volcanoes surrounded by spectacular valleys, and it’s every bit as remarkable as it sounds.CUENCA0no[n as tLe ƵAtLens oJ *cuaHorƶ tLanOs to its e\\ceptional classical architecture and clearly European inǼuence tLe AnHean city oJ Cuenca is generally consiHereH to be the most beautiful city in tLe country anH itƶs not LarH to see [Ly ;itL its coFFleH streets colonial FuilHings [itL reHtileH rooJs anH [Lite[asLeH JacaHes FaroUue cLurcLes magniǻcent catLeHrals anH pretty pla^as tLis 93*SC4recogniseH city is a Noy to [anHer arounH [itL many interesting museums cosy caJes anH marOets selling Ǽo[ers anH local LanHicraJts )espite tLe misleaHing name tLe 5anama Lat also originates Jrom tLe area anH a visit to one of the local factories continuing tLis traHitional craJt is LigLly recommenHeH Sitting in tLe AnHean LigLlanHs Cuenca is also surrounded by stunning mountains no Je[er tLan Jour rivers anH tLe scenic *l CaNas 3ational 5arO [itL its uniUue páramo landscape and numerous laOes anH lagoons TLere are also many .ncan ruins in tLe region the most famous of which is .ngapirca *cuaHorƶs largest anH most impressive .ncan siteLaid-back, quaint and undeniably beautiful, Cuenca is a close contender alongside Quito for being Ecuador’s most important, not to mention picturesque, colonial city.

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -ECUADOR | 37Covering 42000 sUuare miles anH nearly half of Ecuador’s total land mass tLe *cuaHorian Ama^on maOes up Nust 2 oJ tLe entire Ama^on Fasin proving once again Nust Lo[ incredibly vast this famous rainforest is AnH [Lile tLe Ama^on is Jamous Jor its [ealtL anH Hiversity oJ Ǽora anH Jauna in general *cuaHorƶs relatively small portion proudly boasts the title oJ Feing one oJ its most pristine anH Fiologically Hiverse YASUNÍ NATIONAL PARK Spanning nearly 4000 sUuare miles [itLin tLe *cuaHorian Ama^on is tLe increHiFle =asun¸ 3ational 5arO a natural reserve that is home to such a vast array of animal and plant species that it was declared a World 'iospLere 7eserve Fy 93*SC4 in Ȧȟ8ȟ AccessiFle via a ǼigLt Jrom 6uito to Coca Jollo[eH Fy a t[oLour motoriseH canoe riHe along tLe 3apo 7iver Ƴ one oJ tLe main triFutaries into tLe Ama^on 7iver tLe Nourney into tLis remarOaFle piece oJ Nungle is all part oJ tLe aHventure TEEMING WITH LIFE+rom parrots to aracari to tLe preListoric looOing Loat^in tLe =asun¸ reserve is Lome to Nust unHer 600 HiǺerent species oJ FirH =et it also Foasts an e\\traorHinary Hiversity oJ mammals FutterǼies ampLiFians anH reptiles [itL caiman river turtles giant river otters anaconHas golHen tamarin reH Lo[ler monOeys slotLs anH pinO river HolpLins Nust a fraction of the incredible wildlife you can e\\pect to ǻnH Lere :isiting tLe parO is tLereJore all aFout e\\ploring tLis remarOaFle Hiversity anH Ono[leHgeaFle guiHes [ill Lelp you Hiscover its treasures [Lile leaHing you on e\\cursions sucL as canoe riHes Nungle LiOes visits to oFservation to[ers anH local communities anH even piranLa catcLanHrelease ǻsLing trips JUNGLE ADVENTURESThere are a variety of remotely located loHges Heep in tLe Nungle tLat oǺer an autLentic anH immersive Ama^on e\\perience 7anging Jrom tLe more rural to tLe lu\\urious tLey all oǺer many activities and opportunities for e\\ploring tLe Nungle Alternatively one of the most popular ways to e\\perience tLe *cuaHorian Ama^on is on premium cruises down the Napo 7iver aFoarH tLe AnaOonHa or 2anatee river Foats allo[ing you to e\\plore areas rarely visiteH meet inHigenous communities anH OayaO along tLe river all [Lile enNoying tLe comJort anH lu\\ury oJ a Ǽoating FoutiUue Lotel Teeming with life and wonderfully untouched, the Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the best places to experience the majesty of the Amazon Rainforest is its most raw state. ECUADORIAN AMAZON

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -8 | ECUADOR Combining Ecuador’s rich culture and incredible scenery with unforgettable wildlife spotting on the Galápagos Islands, this holiday takes in the country’s top highlights and will leave you in no doubt as to Ecuador’s splendour. See imposing volcanoes and stunning national parks, colonial towns and local markets, Incan ruins, endemic wildlife and much more!.nternational JligLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic JligLts in economyȦȦ nigLtsƶ accommoHationȦȦ mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £6,199 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 3: Quito )iscover tLe capitalƶs colonial pla^as FaroUue cLurcLes anH traHitional culture as [ell as tLe 2iHHle oJ tLe ;orlH monument anH .nti¼an interactive museumDAYS 4 - 6: Avenue of Volcanoes/ourney Fet[een imposing volcanoes anH stunning scenery to e\\plore [aterJalls FeautiJul lagoons national parOs anH traHitional villagesDAY 7: Cuenca:isit .ngapirca anH its .ncan ruins [Lile en route to tLe colonial city oJ Cuenca DAY 8: GuayaquilTravel to ,uayaUuil via *l CaNas 3ational 5arO in tLe LigLlanHs to taOe in vie[s oJ laOes Lills anH valleys anH Oeep an eye out Jor AnHean conHors overLeaHDAYS 9 - 11: Galápagos Islands+ly to tLe *ncLanteH .slanHs e\\plore tLe LigLlanHs in searcL oJ giant tortoises snorOel [itL marine liJe anH meet some oJ tLe enHemic species JounH LereDAYS 12 - 14: QuitoSpenH a ǻnal nigLt in 6uito to soaO up tLe cityƶs cLarms FeJore you Ǽy Lome ECUADOR,9A=A69.LCUENCAA:*39* 4+ :4LCA34*SQUITO GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS.T.3*7A7= INSPIRATION...HIGHLIGHTS OF ECUADOR

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -ECUADOR | 39Discover the extent of Ecuador’s incredible and abundant biodiversity across the Amazon and Galápagos. From tropical birds, monkeys and giant river otters in Yasuní National Park to the prehistoric-looking tortoise, frigate birds and iguanas on the Galápagos Islands, this trip visits two utter paradises for wildlife lovers, with explorations on foot, by boat and in the water..nternational JligLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic JligLts in economyȦ0 nigLtsƶ accommoHationȦȮ mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £6,649 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 3: Quito TaOe an overnigLt ǼigLt to 6uito anH spenH a Jull Hay e\\ploring tLe Listorical sites oJ tLe colonial city travel out to tLe eUuator line 2itaH Hel 2unHo anH learn all aFout tLe country at tLe interactive .nti¼an museumDAYS 4 - 6: Yasuní National Park*\\plore tLe Ama^on 7ainJorest on guiHeH [alOs anH canoe riHes along tLe riverƶs FacO[aters climF oFservation to[ers anH visit a local community all [Lile looOing out Jor tLe aFunHant [ilHliJe anH FirHliJe tLat can Fe JounH LereDAYS 7 - 10: Galápagos IslandsSpenH anotLer nigLt in 6uito FeJore Ǽying to tLe pristine arcLipelago oJ tLe ,al«pagos .slanHs 'aseH on Santa Cru^ .slanH enNoy Hay trips e\\ploring its volcanic LigLlanHs anH visiting otLer surrounHing islanHs to Hiscover tLe arcLipelagoƶs Jamous enHemic Ǽora anH Jauna anH varieH lanHscapesDAYS 11 - 13: Quito7eturn to 6uito anH enNoy an aJternoon at leisure 5erLaps visit a cLocolate museum or picO up some last minute souvenirs$ +ly overnigLt FacO to tLe 90S42* 4+ 497 +A:497.T* 749T*S .3 ECUADORECUADORIAN AMAZON AND GALÁPAGOS ECUADOR=AS93— 3AT.43AL 5A70QUITO GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -ACCOMMODATION INSPIRATION...MASHPI LODGE, MINDO CLOUD FORESTAn a[arH[inning sustainaFility JocuseH loHge oǺering contemporary Hesign anH lu\\ury Jacilities guests can connect [itL nature on guiHeH [alOs or riHe tLe sOy FiOe anH caFle gonHola tLrougL tLe treetops HOTEL MAMA CUCHARA, QUITO A FoutiUue property in a FeautiJully restoreH Ȧ8tLcentury mansion tLis Lotel oǺers a seamless FlenH oJ moHern Hesign traHitional arcLitecture eǺortless comJorts anH a rotating e\\LiFition oJ local art HACIENDA ZULETA, OTAVALO HIGHLANDS A stunning ȦȮtLcentury LacienHa [itL /esuit roots tLis [orOing Jarm Las Feen in Jormer presiHent ,alo Lassoƶs Jamily Jor over a century ;itL FeautiJul antiUue rooms Helicious Lomegro[n AnHean cuisine a [ealtL oJ activities to cLoose Jrom anH a [arm [elcoming Lospitality it oǺers a splenHiH stay  | ECUADOR

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -S42* 4+ 497 +A:497.T* 5LAC*S T4 STA= .3 ECUADOR MANSIÓN ALCÁZAR, CUENCAA magniǻcent Jormer mansion Hating FacO to tLe ȦȟtLcentury tLe classic arcLitecture anH reǻneH lu\\ury oJ tLis FoutiUue Lotel captures tLe elegance oJ one oJ tLe olHest anH most FeautiJul cities in *cuaHorLA SELVA ECO-LODGE & RETREAT, AMAZON9niUuely locateH on tLe sLores oJ -eron LaOe anH tLe ForHer oJ =asun¸ 3ational 5arO tLis lu\\ury loHge proviHes FreatLtaOing vie[s anH ample opportunities to seeO out tLe increHiFle [ilHliJe oJ tLe Ama^on 'et[een e\\cursions guests can rela\\ in tLe comJortaFle lounge spa or oFservation HecOECUADOR | 41

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS

GALÁPAGOS | 43Dec to May: 5eaO season [arm [itL occasional sLo[ers 'est Jor Hiving  snorOelling calm [arm [aters  clear visiFility Jun to Nov: )rier  sligLtly cooler [aters can Fe cLoppier 'est Jor LiOing proliǻc marine liJe  FirH [atcLing WHEN TO GOSnorkelling & diving: S[im among playJul sea lions penguins sLarOs anH otLer e\\traorHinary marine liJeExploring on foot: TaOe gentle strolls or aHventurous LiOes tLrougL tLe untameH Hiverse anH stunning lanHscapesCharles Darwin Research Centre: Learn about the Jantastic [orO Feing Hone to protect tLe islanHs anH tLeir inLaFitantsMake friends with the locals: *nNoy upclose encounters [itL tLe Jascinating enHemic anH preListoric [ilHliJeWitness natural spectacles: Marvel at the [onHerJul mating Hances oJ FlueJooteH FooFies anH giant alFatross932.SSA'L* GALÁPAGOSIdyllic in their beauty, astonishing in their biodiversity and utterly unforgettable in every way. The Galápagos Islands are everything you think they are, and more.Sitting in remote 5aciǻc [aters aFout 600 miles oǺ tLe coast oJ *cuaHor travelling to tLe ,al«pagos Jeels a lot liOe travelling to anotLer [orlH entirely CreateH Jrom volcanoes tLat Furst out oJ tLe ocean tLe arcLipelagoƶs Ȧȟ islanHs anH countless tiny islets are a contrasting [onHer oJ NaggeH craggy lavastre[n lanHscapes lusL green LigLlanHs sunOen volcanic craters anH [LitesanH FeacLes lappeH Fy sparOling turUuoise [aters maOing Jor a totally uniUue anH utterly compelling Hestination'ut oJ course tLe setting is Nust tLe LalJ oJ it -ome to creatures JounH no[Lere else on *artL tLe [ilHliJe oJ tLe ,al«pagos is FotL e\\traorHinary in its variety anH tLrilling in its Hominance TLis is a lanH [Lere tLe animals rule anH tLe Lumans oFserve +rom giant lumFering tortoises to Luge preListoriclooOing iguanas playJul sea lions comical FlueJooteH FooFies nesting alFatross sea turtles penguins sLarOs anH so mucL more youƶll Fe [alOing s[imming OayaOing anH sailing among some oJ natureƶs most e\\citing creations 0no[n as tLe *ncLanteH .sles tLey most Heǻnitely are GALÁPAGOS ISLANDSFLOREANASANTA CRUZSANTA FÉSAN CRISTÓBALISABELAFERNANDINASANTIAGO

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -44 | GALÁPAGOSALWAYS EXTRAORDINARY TLe gooH ne[s is you can visit tLe ,al«pagos yearrounH saJe in tLe Ono[leHge tLat youƶll encounter a wealth of wonderful wildlife both on lanH anH unHer[ater anH tLereƶs no risO oJ missing out on seeing iconic creatures sucL as tLe giant tortoise marine or lanH iguanas or FlueJooteH FooFies regarHless oJ tLe time oJ year tLat you visit TLanOs to its position near tLe eUuator tLe [eatLer is also lovely yearrounH -o[ever tLere are still t[o Histinct seasonsfi tLe Lotter rainier season Jrom )ecemFer to 2ay anH tLe sligLtly cooler Hrier season oJ /une to 3ovemFer 'otL seasons Fring sligLtly HiǺerent HeligLts so you may [ant to plan FaseH on tLe tLings you [ant to see Ho anH e\\perience most DECEMBER TO MAY AltLougL oǽcially tLe [et season there’s no need to worry about rain ruining your trip TLe tropical sLo[ers are at tLeir Leaviest Jrom /anuary tLrougL 2arcL Fut even tLen tLe rainJall is usually sLort 5reHominantly Lot anH sunny Hays paireH [itL clear calm [arm [aters maOe tLis one oJ tLe most popular times oJ year to visit especially iJ [anting to enNoy calm THE GALÁPAGOS Exceptional all year round, there’s no such thing as a bad time to visit the Galápagos. But nature on this scale puts on lots of different shows throughout the year.;-*3 T4 ,4  ;-AT T4 S**

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -GALÁPAGOS | 45sailing snorOelling anH Hiving [itL e\\cellent visiFility This is a time of year where sea turtles Fegin to nest on FeacLes lanH FirHs perJorm tLeir increHiFle mating Hances mating iguanas are at tLeir most colourJul giant lanH tortoisesƶ iguanasƶ anH sea turtlesƶ eggs all start to LatcL giant manta rays gliHe tLrougL tLe calm [aters anH sea lion pups play on FeacLes JUNE TO NOVEMBER TLe Hry season comes [itL Flue sOies almost no [inH anH marginally cooler temperatures especially in tLe [ater TLis maOes it a popular time oJ yearJor tLose [anting to enNoy lanHFaseHe\\plorations [itLout tLe Leat Fut tLe [aters Ƴ altLougL cooler anH [itLreHuceH visiFility Ƴ are also at tLeir most active maOing tLis prime Hiving time This season sees the arrival of LumpFacO [Lales large poHs oJ HolpLins anH [Lale sLarOs ,iant tortoises Fegin to nest penguins are aFunHant marine liJe is at its most proliǻc anH ǼigLtless cormorants Fegin tLeir FeautiJul courtsLip rituals This is also the best time to see the Jamous reH sesuvium plant carpeting SoutL 5la^a .slanH

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -6 | GALÁPAGOS Quito and its surrounding areas are a wonderful introduction to Ecuador. Explore the beautiful colonial city, take in the fantastic landscapes, stand with one foot in the northern and southern hemisphere and visit colourful local markets. Then spend four incredible days following in the footsteps of Darwin, sailing between the islands of this famous and spectacular archipelago..nternational ǼigLts 2 overnigLt  Homestic ǼigLts in economyȮ nigLtsƶ accommoHationȦ2 mealsAll grounH transportation anH e\\cursions as mentioneHPRICES FROM £5,649 ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDDAYS 1 - 3: Quito +ly overnigLt to 6uito anH enNoy plenty oJ time to soaO up tLe Feauty culture anH sites oJ tLis 93*SC4 city [itL its Listoric FuilHings anH pretty pla^asDAY 4: OtavaloTaOe a Hay trip out to tLe countrysiHe to Hiscover FeautiJul mountains anH crater laOes [anHer tLe viFrant marOet at 4tavalo anH visit a [eaverƶs [orOsLop to learn aFout tLe traHitional sOills tLey still use toHayDAYS 5 - 7: Galápagos Islands+ly to tLe ,al«pagos anH FoarH your catamaran Jor an unJorgettaFle trip sailing Fet[een tLe islanHs oJ tLis JameH arcLipelago Spot mocOingFirHs anH ǻncLes on gentle LiOes snorOel [itL rays anH turtles anH OayaO [Lile FlueJoot FooFies Hive into tLe sea anH JrigateFirHs gliHe overLeaHDAYS 8 - 10: Quito+ly FacO to 6uito anH enNoy a ǻnal nigLt in tLe city FeJore taOing an overnigLt ǼigLt Lome QUITO ECUADORGALÁPAGOS ISLANDS4TA:AL4+L47*A3ASANTA CRUZSA3TA +“ SA3 C7.ST'AL.T.3*7A7= INSPIRATIONGALÁPAGOS CRUISE DISCOVERY

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -GALÁPAGOS | 47Personal insights from the Latin Routes team5roHuct *\\ecutive -annaL +incLYOUR MAIN DESTINATIONS? *cuaHorian Ama^on 6uito 4tavalo anH tLe ,al«pagos .slanHsHOW DID YOU GET THERE? +rom LonHon to 6uito via 2iami Ƴ [itL American Airlines'ritisL Air[aysFAVOURITE LOCATION? TLe ,al«pagos .slanHs tLey are Nust so uniUue anH so [ell protecteH itƶs increHiFle .t Jelt liOe [eƶH gone FacO in time everytLing Ƴ tLe terrain [ilHliJe plant liJe Ƴ Jeels so preListoricMOST MEMORABLE MOMENT?Arriving in tLe Ama^on ;e NourneyeH Ho[n tLe 3apo 7iver Fy motorFoat Jor t[o Lours tLen smaller paddle boats for another t[oLour Nourney Ho[n a Uuiet creeO to 3apo ;ilHliJe Centre All I could hear was the sounds of insects FirHs in tLe trees maca[s Ǽying overLeaH anH monOeys calling tLen a giant river otter bobbed in front of us as we arrived at tLe loHge /ust increHiFle BEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE? TLere are t[o .n tLe ,al«pagos .slanHs s[imming [itL sLarOs turtles sting rays moFula rays eagle rays parrot ǻsL anH more Ƴ all on one e\\cursion it [as Jantastic TLe otLer [as LorseriHing Jrom -acienHa >uleta in tLe LigLlanHs near 4tavalo ;e roHe out to an AnHean conHor FreeHing centre anH as iJ on cue a [ilH conHor Ǽe[ overLeaH ;e coulHnƶt Lave planneH it FetterWHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND PACKING? 5acO Jor all [eatLers anH Fe prepareH Jor some early morningsFAVOURITE FOOD AND DRINK? 5otato soup *cuaHorians eat a lot oJ soup anH tLis is lovely [arming ǻlling anH really Lomely FAVOURITE PHOTO YOU TOOK? -arH to picO Fut proFaFly tLis one oJ a lonely FlueJooteH FooFySUM UP YOUR TRIP IN THREE WORDS: ;ilHliJe  scenery \" e\\traorHinaryOUR ROUTES IN ECUADOR & THE GALÁPAGOS

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -8 | GALÁPAGOS CRUISE INSPIRATION...ENDEMICA lu\\uriously HecorateH catamaran accommoHating Ȧ6 passengers in spacious caFins eacL [itL its o[n private Falcony TLe sun HecO [itL Lot tuF is tLe iHeal place to rela\\ [Lile taOing in vie[s oJ tLe *ncLanteH .slesOCEAN SPRAYTLis Ȧ6passenger catamaran Las sustainaFility at its core using moHern tecLnologies to reHuce its impact on tLe Helicate marine liJe SnorOel OayaO paHHle FoarH anH e\\plore tLe islanHs [itL tLe sLipƶs e\\pert guiHesELITETLe *lite is a sleeO t[inLulleH vessel iHeal Jor e\\ploring tLe ,al«pagos .slanHs ;itL plenty oJ spacious areas Jor rela\\ing inHoor anH al Jresco Hining a sOy HecO [itL Lot tuF anH elegant single or HouFle caFins tLis Foat oǺers a lu\\urious Fase Jrom [LicL to Hiscover tLe e\\traorHinary Feauty anH [ilHliJe oJ tLe arcLipelago

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent -GALÁPAGOS | 49S42* 4+ 497 +A:497.T* S-.5S .3 THE GALÁPAGOSSOLARISTLe Solaris is a rela\\eH moHern anH comJortaFle option Jor cruising tLe arcLipelago ;itL a ma\\imum oJ Nust Ȧ6 guests incluHing ǻve single caFins guests Lave plenty oJ space to rela\\ Fet[een e\\cursionsTREASURE OF GALÁPAGOS A spacious moHern catamaran tLe Treasure oJ ,al«pagos accommoHates up to Ȧ6 passengers ;Lile navigating Fet[een islanHs guests can rela\\ in tLe comJortaFle lounge or Lot tuF on tLe sun HecOGALAXY SIRIUSSleeO stylisL anH FranH ne[ to tLe ,al«pagos .slanHs tLe Ȧ6passenger Sirius is a lu\\uriously sopListicateH option Jor e\\ploring tLis increHiFle arcLipelago oǺering spacious anH elegant caFins sumptuous traHitional *cuaHorian cuisine lu\\urious Jacilities anH e\\ceptional service

- Contact our Latin America Travel Specialists on 0208 546 6222 or visit your local travel agent - | A S54TL.,-T 43 C*L*'7.T= CELEBRITY CRUISESMORE THAN A HOLIDAYSeamlessly comFining aHventure [itL elegance lu\\ury [itL environmental concern and e\\ploration [itL rela\\ation CeleFrity oǺers so mucL more tLan Nust a LoliHay tLey oǺer a uniUue anH immersive e\\perience tLat connects you with one of the world’s most encLanting natural [onHers in tLe most stylisL comJortaFle anH memoraFle [ay possiFle THE EPITOME OF LUXURY;Len on FoarH youƶll Fe inHulging in lu\\ury epitomiseH [itL service so attentive so intuitive yet so unoFtrusive youƶll ǻnH your neeHs Feing met FeJore you even Ono[ [Lat tLey are 7ela\\ in spacious suites savour HelectaFle cuisine prepareH Fy [orlHclass cLeJs anH un[inH in stunning lounges anH oFservation HecOs tLat oǺer FreatLtaOing vie[s oJ tLis iconic arcLipelago AnH tLanOs to CeleFrityƶs truly allinclusive e\\perience you can enNoy it all Ƴ Jrom your 2icLelinstar meals to t[iceHaily sLore e\\cursions Ƴ [itLout a seconH tLougLt.22*7S.:* EXPLORATION:isiting tLe ,al«pagos is liOe visiting a lanH tLat time Jorgot anH [itL CeleFrity youƶll e\\perience it all tLrougL tLe eyes oJ e\\perts .n groups oJ no more tLan Ȧ2 youƶll Fe leH on ama^ing t[iceHaily aHventures Fy certiǻeH naturalists sLaring tLeir Ono[leHge anH passion Jor tLe ,al«pagosƶ uniUue Ǽora anH Jauna ;LetLer youƶre snorOelling alongsiHe playJul sea lions LiOing to ancient volcanic craters or oFserving tLe Jamous giant tortoises youƶre guaranteeH to Lave a Jrontro[ seat to natureƶs most spectacular sLo[STAT*4+T-*A7T SUSTAINABILITYCeleFrity [orO LarH to minimise tLeir Jootprint anH tLis commitment is eviHent in everytLing Jrom tLe Hesign oJ tLeir sLips to tLeir Haily operations 5roving you can practice responsible tourism while Helivering ultimate lu\\ury Celebrity Flora [as Fuilt using environmental tecLnologies tLat maOe it one oJ tLe most ecoJrienHly sLips in e\\istence toHay Fut all oJ CeleFrityƶs sLips are HesigneH anH operateH [itL a commitment to conservation that maOes tLem a responsiFle anH ecoJrienHly [ay to e\\plore tLese precious islanHsWith luxury ships that rival any boutique resort, Celebrity offers a truly extraordinary experience in an extraordinary destination. These islands may be primitive, but your time with Celebrity will be anything but.A SPOTLIGHT ON OUR PARTNER...