Latin American Tourism Research
- Mexico City is a popular destination for people touring Latin America. Visitors can appreciate world-class museums, including the National Museum of Anthropology, and the old mansions and public buildings of the Zocalo, the site of Montezuma's palace of yore. Tourists enjoy strolling through both Alameda Park, created in 1541, and the Zona Rosa high-end shopping district. Paseo de la Reforma, an elegant boulevard with landmarks such as the famous Independence Monument, is not only the city's principal roadway but also one of its cherished symbols.
- Brasil Contact offers a range of tourism packages in Brazil, including adventure vacations. If you are looking for excitement, try the 14-day rock climb in Rio Grande do Sul, or the off-road adventure. For underwater tourism, take the Guarapari coast trip with rafting, sailing, fishing and scuba diving options. The company also offers a one-day walk in the Amazon jungle, as well as a more traditional Rio de Janeiro seven-day package.
- Latin American Escapes offers adventure, natural history, and cultural tours and expeditions. The Highlights of Peru trip offers eight days of touring the main attractions of the Inca empire. Trips may be customized to include group and/or private tours, as well as three-, four- or five-star hotels. Travelers begin their itinerary in Lima and fly to Cusco, a historic city high in the Andes Mountains dating back to the year 1200 and associated with the first Inca ruler. Tourists then board a train to Machu Picchu, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. This amazing royal and religious city of the Incas sits 8,000 feet above sea level in the Andes, surrounded by a tropical forest of awe-inspiring beauty. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the terracing and irrigation systems of the city, which rival the engineering feats of ancient Rome.
- Peru has become a medical travel destination for people with significant health concerns who seek a less expensive alternative to American treatment. A range of treatments are available at modern facilities. Companies such as SurgeryPlanet offer information, support staff and professional representation to clients. MedVoy, a global medical tourism company, assists patients in arranging for medical procedures in Peru. Common procedures include cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, infertility treatments and dental work.
- Adventure tours and ecotourism have become more popular in recent years, and the Galapagos Islands are a top destination. Cruise ships and yachts depart weekly for a paradise teeming with animal species that Charles Darwin made famous. There are many packages to choose from, including those that combine a trip to the Amazon and the cosmopolitan city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands are also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.