Tourist attractions in Latín América

Latin America's tourist destinations are ideal for indulging in fascinating cultures, natural beauty, and creating wonderful memories.

 

Machu Pichu: The Inca city of Machu Picchu, considered the most significant of all the cities built by the Incas, is located high in the Andean plateau in Peru, above the valley formed by the Urubamba River. Machu Picchu's construction began in the 15th century and was later abandoned. Machu Picchu's fame is due to its sophisticated dry-stone walls, which combine enormous blocks without mortar, it’s fascinating buildings, which are linked to astronomical alignments, and its panoramic views. But while the noble architecture of Machu Picchu is undoubtedly extraordinary, its exact use in Inca culture remains, with some enormous luck, an unsolved.

 

Iguazu falls: Right in the center of this national park lies Iguazu Falls. This waterfall, in turn, has a semicircular basalt cliff, 80 meters high and 2,700 meters wide, forming the border between Brazil and Argentina. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls.

 

Chichén Itza :is a well-known complex of Mayan ruins on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. An enormous step pyramid called El Castillo lies in the center of the ruins. The city was at its high point between AD 600 and the 13th century. Chichén Itza consists of 6.5 square kilometers of ruins, which contain stone carvings on the ball court, the Temple of the Warriors, and the Wall of Skulls. In addition, there are extensive sound, and light shows of Chichen Itza, in which the sophisticated geometry of the city is showcased.

 

 

 

Old Havana: This is the most primitive area of Havana, the capital of Cuba. Overall, its urban layout is shaped like a large biconvex lens, covering approximately 5 km². The remains of the walls that defended it for two centuries with this stone enclosure and formed a defensive military enclosure still stand out. The demolition of the wall began in 1863.

Due to the cosmopolitan nature of the people who have lived there throughout history, Old Havana reflects a blend of architectural styles and bears witness to different eras: the Spanish, British, French, and American crowns.

 Rio de Janeiro: From the beaches of Copacabana (in Rio de Janeiro) to major cities like São Paulo, this region offers incredible natural and cultural attractions. It also has significant growth potential in the premium and luxury segments.

 

 

 

 Dominican Republic: Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the country stands out for having more than 400 kilometers of the best beaches in the world, excellent hotels and resorts, and countless options in sports , entertainment and recreation, from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana .

 

San Agustín Ecológical Park: The artworks located in the Colombia department Huila. San Agustín Ecological Park depict gods and mythical animals from the cultures that inhabited the area between the 1st and 8th centuries. They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 because they symbolize the ability of  pre-Hispanic societies to  create and express their unique forms of social organization and worldview  in stone and earth .

 

San Pedro de Atacama: San Pedro de Atacama is the ideal destination for ecotourism and astronomy lovers. Located in the world's driest desert, this small town offers surreal landscapes such as the Valley of the Moon, the Tatio Geysers, and the Altiplano Lagoons.

 

 

 

 Patagonia National Park:  Created less than three years ago on former Chilean reserves, Patagonia National Park is already a tourist attraction in the South American continent.

 

LATIN AMERICAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS: Latin American is a Mosaic with stories, traditions , myths and legends that is explain natural phenomena , origins , and customs , exploring some of the region’s most capitulating legends.

 

 

La Llorona: The echo maternal pain. La Llorona is a well-known legend is Mexico and other countries, a woman who cries for her lost children and seeks redemption on revenge.

 

 

El Sombreron: It’s a Colombian legend about a man dressed in black and wearing a large hat who rides at night, especially in rural and isolated areas, chasing drunks, cheaters, and night owls.

 

 

La patasola: story is about a woman's ghost who wanders through rural areas, forests, and jungles, but with only one leg. Legend has it that she was an unfaithful woman, whom her husband discovered and had to suffer the mutilation of one of her legs. Since then, her tormented soul has sought out her children and frightened anyone who crosses her path, especially lonely men in the jungle.

 

 

 

 Quetzalcoatl: He represented knowledge, civilization, and the wind, and was also a creator god venerated by the Toltecs and the Mexica. According to legend, Quetzalcoatl descended from the sky and taught humans the arts of writing, astronomy, and agriculture, especially the cultivation of corn, a sacred food for pre-Hispanic civilizations.

One of the best-known stories narrates his fall and exile. Tricked by Tezcatlipoca, his eternal rival, he was induced to drink pulque until he became intoxicated. Upon awakening and feeling ashamed of his behavior, he decided to abandon his kingdom and head east, promising to return in the future. According to some versions, Quetzalcoatl did not die, but was transformed into the morning star, Venus, as a symbol of his eternal vigilance over his people 

 

 

 

 

The Chupacabra: Various theories have been developed about its origin, ranging from failed genetic experiments to the possibility that it is an unknown species. Some cryptozoology experts believe the Chupacabra myth is a modern manifestation of collective fears related to food security and the advancement of science, while others argue that the attacks could be the work of unknown wild animals or even livestock diseases.