Exciting Vacations in South and Central America Experience ancient civilizations, natural beauty, wildlife and world-class cities.
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f you ask anyone who has taken a vacation to South or Central America to tell you about their trip, be sure to give them plenty of time to answer. There isn’t another part of the world that offers the cornucopia of sights, active adventures and warm interactions that travelers enjoy in that part of the world. Globus® and Monograms® Tours offer many options that include the major attractions, expert tour guides, behind-the-scenes local experiences and VIP access at most desired attractions. Here are just a few of the highlights not to be missed: Peru is a must-visit, with ancient sites including the 15th century Inca citadel Machu Picchu, perched on a mountain ridge 8,000 feet above sea level. In Lima and Cusco you will find state-of-the-art museums documenting the even older Chicalyo and Moche civilizations. Stroll through markets gizing in the hot springs. A nature hike for local wares, meet Pervian families and in The Monteverde Cloud Forest offers a sample the delicious cuisine. vast array of amphibian, bird, mammal Ecuador is one of the smallest yet most and plant species. biodiverse countries in South America. OfThere are other advantages to Latin fering a panorama of scenery and climates, America tours. Temperate climates make including the Galapagos, volcanic islands travel a year-round opportunity. First class straddling the Equator in the Pacific Ocean. accommodations are included on all tours There you will see animal species found no- and intra-tour air travel is included in tour where else on earth that were studied by pricing. Airfares from the US are very reaCharles Darwin and contributed to his the- sonable, and destinations are in US time ory of evolution. The Galapagos are a treat zones, so there is no jet lag. for families, a living zoo with no barricades, To learn more about these and other offering the opportunity to learn about eco- Globus and Monograms South and Censystems and how species adapt. It is a pro- tral American tours, or to book your tected destination with a limited number of own adventure, you can contact the protourists allowed each year. fessionals at TravelPlex, the St. LouisCosta Rica is becoming a fabased leaders in leisure travvorite destination for Ameriel. Their journeys always excan tourists, known for its ceed their clients’ expectabeaches on both the Caribbean tions. You can reach them at and Pacific, rainforests, volca(888) 962-7488, by email at SA Tours noes and wildlife. Tours include vacations@travelplex.com, or many active options – horsevisit them on the Web at www. back riding, hiking, zip lines and TravelPlex.com/countyliving. guided volcano walks to an enerclm FALL 2017 | COUNTY LIVING magazine | 47