COLOMBIAECUADORGALÁPAGOS ISLANDSPERUPANAMACOSTA RICABELIZEGUATEMALAMEXICOCUBAU.S.A.HONDURASNICARAGUAEL SALVADOR02 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012Highlights of Latin AmericaFor more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.?co.uk1YucatánThe peninsula hosts a richcolonial and Mayan heritage-visit the awe-inspiring templesand pyramids of Chichén Itzáand Palenque.2CUBAHavana is an unforgettable city. Grand old American cars, dilapidated colonial buildings and passionate revolutionary slogans are set against a constant and infectious musical soundtrack.3Maya heartland Travel to the Maya heartland and visit the volcano-fringed shores of other-worldly Lake Atitlán, where mists and shafts of sunlight stroke the ever-changing hues of the cool glassy waters.8Cusco and Machu PicchuOur Journeys here allow you plenty of time to explore these, the most awe-inspiring icons of Latin America.9LAKE TITICACAThe high-altitude, sacred body of water, shelters a wealth of wildlife and indigenous culture. 6NORTHERN PERUThe vast adobe city at ChanChan and the ruined temple fortress at Kuelap are just two of the magnificent cultural highlights in less-visited northern Peru.5CoLOMBIA's CARIBBEAN COASTCartagena is the most romantic and atmospheric colonial city onthe continent, not far from the palm dotted tropical beaches of Tayrona National Park.4CoSTA RICAA lush country of vivacious wildlife and tropical scenery. Costa Rica is a treasure trove for nature lovers-cloud forests, lowland tropical jungle, monkeys, parrots and Caribbean beaches.10COLCA CANYONSpot condors and ogle theplunging cliffs of the deepestcanyon in the world.7GalÁpagos IslandsUnspoilt islands of lava, desert,forest and coral beach teem with Darwin's inspirational wildlife. Get eye to eye with iguanas and boobies.ISTOCKPHOTO.COMJOY BLAKEISTOCKPHOTO.COMSHUTTERSTOCK.COMSARAH BEARDJENNY POWLESISABELLE MAZILLECHRIS PARROTTROGER LITTONThe train journey to Machu Picchu through the high mountains and tumbling river was delightful. My first overall view of Machu Picchu brought me to tears, it was so incredible.SY, Henley-on-ThamesTO EASTER ISLAND (3790km)ARMANDO MAYNEZ/FLICKR

BRAZILBOLIVIAPARAGUAYURUGUAYARGENTINACHILEVENEZUELAFRENCHGUIANASURINAMEGUYANA191718Call 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday 03 Escorted Small Group Holidays 201211The AmazonThis enormous and underpopulated area covers almost five million square km.Discover the diverse flora andfauna from a jungle lodge or cruise in Brazil, Peru or Ecuador.14The PANTANALThe vast wetlands sitting at theheart of Brazil are colonisedby thousands of tropical birdsand larger than life reptiles andmammals. 13Rio de JaneiroOne of the world's most exciting cities, blessed with some of its most famous sites-the views from the Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains are as spectacular as the beaches and bays below.12IGUAZÚ FALLSOne of the world's most dramaticnatural spectacles. Walk aboveand below the falls.18BUENOS AIRESVying with Rio for the title ofLatin America's liveliest city,it is also crammed with statelyhistoric buildings and peacefulparks. 19PatagoniaSplit by the Andes, this area of Chile and Argentina has sculpted ice-blue glaciers, fjords, lakes and towering granite peaks.17LAKE DISTRICTThis picturesque region straddles the Andean frontier between Chile and Argentina; Puerto Varas in Chile and Bariloche in Argentina are popular resorts and the lake route between them one of the most scenic on the continent.16ATACAMA DESERTThe driest in the world, with geysers, salt pans, snow-capped volcanoes and shimmering lakes.15UYUNI SALT FLATSThis remote, unique landscape of blinding white salt pans framed by volcanoes and dotted with pink flamingos Is a feature of one of the world's most astounding journeys. PROM PERUDUNCAN GRIFFINSHUTTERSTOCK.COMIGUAZÚ TOURIST BOARDBEST OF PATAGONIAISTOCKPHOTO.COMISTOCKPHOTO.COMWILL ROBERTSDUNCAN GRIFFIN...we would have to say the 4 most memorable things we saw and did were Machu Picchu and Cusco, the Iguazú Falls, the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro all of which exceeded expectations.AH, Frome