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    Travel to Central and South America

    Ride the wave to Central and South America, where an ocean of vacation possibilities awaits you, from a huge variety of exciting sports and excursions to incredible landscapes, intriguing colonial towns, warm local hospitality and a great climate. Find out more about our 7 destinations featured below and their corresponding gateways. Check out the special offers to the right, or use our search engine for a complete list of Transat vacation packages.

    Central & South America Destinations

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    Costa Rica

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    Cartagena, Colombia

    Music, culture, flowers, colonial architecture, beautiful handicrafts and golden beaches and colourful coral reefs: your Cartagena holiday!

    • Things to See and Do

      1. Santa Marta
      2. Baru & Rosario Islands
      3. Rumba en Chiva
      4. Totumo Volcano
      5. Walled Old Town

    • About Cartagena

      Population 900 000
      Currency Peso (COP), American Dollar (USD)
      Official Language Spanish
      Traditional Music/Dance salsa, cumbia, vallenato
      Local Expression Quiubo (hello, what'€™s up)
      Local Dishes Fried fish, coconut rice and patacones (fried plantains)

    • Recommended For

      The warmth of its people, the cultural and historical richness

      Good to Know

      Because of Colombia's proximity to the equator, the country'€™s mainland has no seasons and enjoys the same amount of sunlight throughout the year.

       

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    El Salvador

    Adventurers and ecotourists, travel off the beaten path to El Salvador! Zipline through its lush jungles, surf its gnarly waves, climb up its volcanoes, hike through its glorious national parks or explore the many routes – the Coffee Route, the Flower Route, the Artisan Route – that will immerse you into the heart of its warm hospitality and colourful culture.

    • Top Things to See and Do

      1. Visit San Salvador
      2. Explore the Joya de Cerén archaeological site
      3. Climb the Boquerón and the Picacho peaks of San Salvador Volcano
      4. Trek through the coffee plantations on Lake Coatepeque
      5. Escape the city bustle at the peaceful La Laguna Botanical Garden 
      6. Surf the waves at Punta Roca Beach or Playa El Tunco
      7. Zipline through the treetops in the rainforest of Apaneca
      8. Soak up the culture and sizzling nightlife at Paseo El Carmen

    • About El Salvador

      Population 6,156,670
      Official language Spanish
      Popular music Salvadoran cumbia, Salvadoran hip hop
      Currency US dollars
      Local dishes Tamale (traditional dish made from corn); pupusa (corn tortilla filled with different ingredients); rigua (also corn-based, served with a banana leaf)
      Local drink Atol (typical drink that can be made with cashew nuts, pineapple or corn)

    • Recommended For

      Surf, ecotourism
       

      Good to Know

      Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was buried by a volcanic eruption and is considered the Pompeii of the Americas.
       

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    Panama

    Rich in rainforests and wildlife, Panama is a small country with a rich heritage. Hike scenic mountain trails and visit the cosmopolitan capital, Panama City, with its remarkable skyline, great nightlife, and intriguing museums, churches and cathedrals.

    • Things to See and Do

      1. Panama Canal
      2. Miraflores Locks
      3. Gatun Lake
      4. Panama City
      5. Casco Antiguo
      6. Flamenco Island (Causeway)
      7. Ancon Hill
      8. Anton Valley
      9. Chagres National Park
      10. Albrook Mall

    • About Panama

      Population 3 510 000
      Currency Balboa (PAB), United States Dollar (USD)
      Official Language Spanish
      Traditional Music/Dance Tamborito
      Local Expression Qué sopá? (what'€™s up), chuleta! (oh man), fren (friend), pretty (cool, good)
      Local Dishes Sancocho panameño (chicken stew), centollo (king crab), sea bass ceviche
      Local Drinks Chicha de arroz con pina (rice and pineapple beverage)

    • Recommended For

      Surfing, ecotourism

      Good to Know

      Panama is the only place in the world where you can watch the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.

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    Peru

    Lima, Peru's bustling capital, harmoniously combines history and modernity, with its colonial vestiges, renowned cuisine and dynamic districts.

    • Things to See and Do

      1. Machu Picchu, mystical Inca city
      2. Historic city of Cusco
      3. Lake Titicaca
      4. Colca Canyon
      5. White city of Arequipa
      6. City of Lima
      7. Manú Biosphere Reserve
      8. The Nazca lines

    • About Peru

      Population 33 000 000
      Currency peruvian sol (PEN)
      Official Language Spanish
      Traditional Music huayno, criolla and chicha
      Local Expression ¡Qué chévere! (How cool!)
      Local drinks Pisco Sour, Chicha de Jora

    • Recommended For

      History, trekking, ecotourism, spirituality

      Good to Know

      Peru is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.

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