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Central & South America Tours, Vacation Packages & Travel Experiences

  • Peru's spectacular Machu Picchu - a must inclusion on all South America tours.
  • Chile with Easter Island and Patagonia
  • Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
  • Argentina with Iguassu falls
  • Mariachi music in Mexico City - always a great time to relax and listen while on Central America tours.
Central and South America 2015

Why Go to Latin America with Goway?

 

Want reasons to travel to South and Central America? Well, let’s start with the following.  Varied scenery is one which includes majestic mountain ranges, rushing and dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lake districts, dense rainforests and jungles, golden beaches and fascinating deserts. Another is cultural attractions which include colourful people with diverse customs and dress, interesting cuisines, wine growing regions, wonderful festivals, exceptional archaeological sites, amazing animal sanctuaries and a long remarkable history.

South America

Argentina is a diverse country scenically.  Time spent in Buenos Aires allows for soaking up the country’s culture. There are excellent museums and art galleries, an amazing cemetery in Recoleta where Eva Peron is buried, irresistible tango shows complete with dancing and mouth-watering restaurants offering grilled meats par excellence.  For wine enthusiasts, head to Mendoza perched on the edge of the Andes Mountains. Scenic Bariloche is for both skiing and summer visits. Patagonia is a unique land with exceptional and dramatic national parks, ice fields and glaciers.  

In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro conjures up the Mardi Gras carnival, sambas and bossa novas and exotic beaches. However, if you fall for anything here, it will be the awe-inspiring beautiful scenic backdrop which includes Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Iguassu Falls is one of the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls bordering three countries. The modern architecture, in the capital, Brasilia, will amaze you. A visit to the Amazon River using Manaus as a centre will take you right into dense rainforest. You will find Salvador a gem with its historical and quaint centre. And for wildlife and flora, you can’t beat the Pantanal.

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro with Christ Redeemer and Corcovado Mountain

Chile is a land of contrasts geographically. Santiago lies in the middle and is a sophisticated capital city offering everything from museums and art galleries to excellent shopping. Nearby is the old port of Valparaiso, a UNESCO heritage site, the Chilean wine region offering tastings and the upscale beach resort of Vina del Mar. The Atacama Desert region in the north is the driest place on earth with a magical sky and exotic landscapes. To the south is the Lake District with a series of attractive small lakes, snow-covered peaks and virgin forest. Further south is Torres del Paine with its glaciers. Easter Island, with its mysterious stone obelisks, is part of Chile and is located in the Pacific Ocean. 

Uruguay can be reached by hydrofoil from Buenos Aires. Spending time in its capital, Montevideo with its mixture of colonial architecture, beaches and neighbourhoods, Uruguay’s outstanding, internationally famous beach and sailboat resort, Punte del Este and quaint Colonia del Sacramento with its cobblestone streets makes a trip to this small, manageable country well worthwhile.

Peru is famous for its world-renowned, mysterious, archaeological site, Machu Picchu, from the days of the Inca civilization and rightly so. But that’s not all there is. Cusco is the colourful and lively ancient capital of the Incas with interesting churches, art galleries, palaces and convents. Nearby Sacred Valley has a wealth of Incan sites to explore as well as indigenous markets. In the south, Lake Titicaca offers the floating reed villages and more Incan sites. The capital, Lima is known for its gastronomy, old colonial centre and its excellent Larco Museum.

Ecuador is rich in interesting history and panoramic scenery. Quito is the second highest capital in the world and is surrounded by volcanoes. Its picturesque and well-preserved old town, with its cobblestone streets, is a mixture of Colonial and Republican architecture.  Guayaquil, on the Pacific Ocean, is noted for its many parks and green spaces. Otavalo is known for its colourful indigenous market where merchandise includes jewellery, clothing, Panama hats, wood carvings and paintings.  Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage site has beautiful Colonial architecture and an imposing cathedral. Then there are the amazing Galapagos Islands where a cruise will bring you up close to all manner of bird and animal species as well as unique flora.

Indigenous women in traditional costume

Bolivia has amazing scenery consisting of rugged mountains with snow-capped peaks, vast deserts, dense jungle and high-altitude lakes. La Paz is the world’s highest capital where the city’s buildings cling to the sides of mountains. You can wander its streets and lively markets or just take in the ambience at an outdoor café. Sucre, with its mild and agreeable climate, has a reputation as one of South America’s most beautiful cities with its whitewashed buildings and wealth of Colonial architecture. Santa Cruz is actually Bolivia’s largest city, vibrant and lively with much to offer the visitor.  You can also head north of La Paz to nearby Lake Titicaca with its many fascinating Inca sites.

Colombia is not lacking in reasons to visit. Bogota has interesting and colorful neighbourhoods such as La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city, with its cobblestone streets and Colonial buildings, the affluent Zona Rosa for shopping and dining and historic Usaquen with its flea markets. Medellin is known as the “City of Eternal Spring” due to its climate but it also has an excellent arts and culture scene.  Cartagena, on the coast, not only offers great beaches but also has a Colonial old town. San Agustin is the place for archaeology enthusiasts with the largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in Latin America.

The Falkland Islands, off the coast of South America, is a country with its own personality, very different from the others, mainly due to its British heritage. The Falklands are home to more than 220 species of identified birds. As well, there are whales, dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions to view plus five different species of penguins.

Central America

Costa Rica is a destination with many attributes.  It is a natural paradise in which 25% of the country consists of national parks, all with outstanding scenery.  Its capital, San Jose is a colourful and vibrant city with diverse neighbourhoods, interesting museums and colourful markets. The Arenal National Park has the world’s most active (but safe) volcano plus it is a great place, with its attractive waterfalls and hot springs, for activities such as hiking and viewing wildlife. The Monteverde Cloud Forest is very bio-diverse with an abundance of tropical plants and wildlife. The Manuel Antonio National Park consists of both rainforest and coral reefs and is stunningly beautiful with some of the best beaches in the country. For further volcanic activity, visit Rincon de la Vieja with its trails, waterfalls and wildlife. Costa Rica, worthily, is proud of its eco-friendly sustainability.

Mandabiled Toucan at Carara, Costa Rica

Mexico offers the visitor excellent beach resorts such as Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta and many others scattered around both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. There are charming and picturesque Colonial towns and cities which include Puebla, San Miguel de Allende and Merida. Oaxaca is full of culture with a rich and colourful history showcasing archaeological sites and good beaches. Mexico is famous for its many remarkable world-famous Mayan civilization sites such as Chichen Itza, Tulum and Uxmal in the Yucatan Peninsula.  There are two cities that deserve time spent in them. One is the capital, Mexico City, which offers impressive Colonial architecture, beautiful parks, excellent museums and ancient archaeological sites as well as fine dining. The other is Guadalajara, a graceful city with a Colonial centre.

Guatemala is probably best known for its archaeological site, Tikal which dates back to the 1st Century AD with some excellent ruins from the pre-Columbia era. Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes and full of historic, attractive Colonial buildings, interesting churches and markets.  Lake Atitlan is a beautiful volcanic lake in the Western Highlands ringed by small towns.

Belize is a country located on the Atlantic Ocean and known for its excellent beaches, dive sites, coral reefs, abundant wildlife and marine life. Another attraction is its Mayan history which it shares with its neighbouring countries, Mexico and Guatemala.

Goway also offers travel to El Salvador with its Volcanoes National Park containing three major volcanoes, Honduras with its archaeological site, Copan, Nicaragua with its several lakes of volcanic origin, the largest being Lago de Nicaragua and Panama with its remarkable canal.

Once a decision is made on which destinations to visit in this wonderful continent, book one of Goway's South and Central American tours today and let the adventure begin!

 

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 4,169
    Trip Type:
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  • Cradle of the Incas: Holiday of a Lifetime

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 3,899
    Trip Type:
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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 1,946
    Trip Type:
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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 2,359
    Trip Type:
    Classic Itineraries, Independent Travel Modules
    Chile See Trip Details

  • 10 Day Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro Cruise

    Sail between two of the most iconic and exciting cities in South America, seductive Buenos Aires and sizzling Rio, stopping at a variety of interesting ports in Uruguay and Brazil en route.
    Duration:
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    Prices:
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    Trip Type:
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  • 15 Day Panama Canal Cruise: Los Angeles to Miami

    Enjoy some of Central America’s most beautiful beaches and cities on this bi-coastal cruise. Relax on the famous beaches of Acapulco, sail through the stunning engineering feat of the Panama Canal and walk through the colonial old town of Cartagena.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices:
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    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
    Panama See Trip Details

  • 15 Day Panama Canal Cruise: Miami to Los Angeles

    Enjoy some of Central America's most beautiful beaches and cities on this bi-coastal cruise. Walk through the colonial old town of Cartagena, sail through the stunning engineering feat of the Panama Canal and relax on the famous beaches of Acapulco.
    Duration:
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    Prices:
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    Trip Type:
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  • 17 Day Santiago to Buenos Aires Cruise

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 2,690
    Trip Type:
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  • A Blast of Brazilian Luxury: VIP

    Goway’s VIP Brazil experience sees you dining at the chefs table at the Cipriani Restaurant in Rio, to flying over Iguassu Falls in a helicopter to searching for Puma in the Pantanal.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,807
    Trip Type:
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  • Air, Land & Sea to Antarctica

    Added on to a South America vacation or taken on its own, an Antarctica cruise is an unforgettable adventure. This unique itinerary flies to the ice continent from Punta Arenas, so you can make the most of your time exploring this incredible continent.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 5,867
    Trip Type:
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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 1,232
    Trip Type:
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  • Amazon Cruise: M/V Desafio

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
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    Trip Type:
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  • Amazon River Cruise: Clipper Premium

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 1,179
    Trip Type:
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    Brazil See Trip Details

  • Anakonda Amazon River Boat: 4 Day

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 2,466
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
    Ecuador See Trip Details

  • Anakonda Amazon River Boat: 5 Day

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 3,013
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
    Ecuador See Trip Details

  • Anakonda Amazon River Boat: 8 Day

    Venture down the exotic waterways of the Amazon River. Walk along a suspended boardwalk to search for adorable three-toed sloths, witness hundreds of parrots lick eroded clay walls and spend a night beneath the Amazonian stars during a glamping excursion.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,670
    Trip Type:
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    Ecuador See Trip Details

  • Andean Traverse: Private Touring

    Spend 5 days journeying from Bariloche into Chile and onwards to Puerto Varas gaining a better appreciation for the stunning Andean Mountain range by driving and navigating through them.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 1,364
    Trip Type:
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    Argentina See Trip Details

  • Andes to Amazon

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 2,350
    Trip Type:
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    Ecuador See Trip Details

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    Enjoy Antarctica by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle. Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of the area as well as the dramatic landscapes of the white continent.
    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 11,445
    Trip Type:
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  • Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Depart Ushuaia

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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
    US$ 9,195
    Trip Type:
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  • Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent Depart Ushuaia (12 Days)

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    Prices From:
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    Trip Type:
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    Prices From:
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    Trip Type:
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    Prices From:
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    Trip Type:
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    Duration:
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    Prices From:
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    Trip Type:
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