If your travel plans are taking you to Central or South America your first stop should be calling Sara Schuitemaker at SCAN EAST WEST.  Sara can create a customized vacation to Latin America or book you on an escorted tour.

Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations in Latin America and for good reason.  You can hike through a rainforest, see a volcano, whitewater raft, scuba dive or just relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world!  There are over 800 species of birds, over 200 species of mammals, and thousands of butterfly species.

Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world where you can enjoy the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean.  Traveling inland will bring you to ancient Mayan ruins, lush tropical rainforests, and marvelous geological formations with mysterious caverns and caves.  There are over 540 species of exotic wildlife and birds. 

If your desire is to explore the Mayan and Spanish cultures Guatemala is the perfect destination.  Travel to the heart of ancient Mayan civilization and visit the spectacular ruins first-hand.  The colorful Indian markets and colonial architecture are enhanced by beautiful natural surroundings.

Panama connects North America to South America and the Atlantic to the Pacific--the crossroads of the Americas.  The country offers some of the world's greatest ecotourism experiences with fascinating history and culture and an wonderful variety of flora and fauna.

It might be the time in your life to explore the protected archipelago of 13 islands located 600 miles off the Ecuador coast where Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution--the Galapagos Islands.  The Galapagos Islands are home to many famous creatures like penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and the Galapagos albatross.

These islands offer a unique eco-adventure for people of all ages.

Brazil is a vibrant and dynamic country, best-known for its nightlife, beach culture and fashion sense.  There is much more beyond Rio however,  The Amazon, the world's largest river system, and home to some of the most exotic plants and animals flows through Brazil.  It also offers one of the most spectacular attractions in South America, Iguassu Falls.

Argentina has it all and more!  It is home to impassioned culture and stunning natural wonders and inspires a variety of travelers.

The nature lovers can  the natural wonders of the world.  The cultural traveler will be inspired by Buenos Aires.  Argentina has it all and more!

Chile is a land of contrast from the Andes Mountains to the beautiful lake district; from the Atacama, the world's driest desert to the windswept plains of Patagonia in the south.  Chile's sophisticated capital Santiago will fascinate you.  You can also venture 2,200 miles west to Easter Island for a fascinating experience exploring the ancient culture that once lived there.  800 of the giant statues called Moai still remain on the island.

Ecuador's stunning scenery and abundant nature is break taking, and the country has a long and fascinating history with both colonial and Indian traditions.  Quito is the capital city which sits at 9,300 feet above sea level and is a World Cultural Heritage Site.  The city has a colonial cultural center but is also a modern cosmopolitan city with fine dining and cultural events.

Once the center of the Incan Empire Peru is the perfect destination for discovering the ancient history of Latin America. 

You can browse through the handicrafts in Indian markets, discover the Spanish colonial heritage of Lima and be amazed by the mysterious Nazca Lines in the desert.  Peru's largest attractions are its spectacular Incan sites.  The most famous of these sites is Machu Picchu.

Now is the time to visit Latin America with Sara as your travel planner!

Anna Johnson

SCAN EAST WEST TRAVEL