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The Best Museums
Casa de Moneda ★ In 1622, the building that houses the Casa de Moneda was Colombia’s first mint, issuing the first gold coins in all of the Americas. The vast collection includes…
In Context
Once considered the most dangerous country in the world, Colombia, having implemented security improvements over the last decade, is slowly emerging from the internecine bloodshed of…
The Best Museums and Historical Sights in British Columbia
Museum of Anthropology (Vancouver; tel. 604/822-5087): Built to resemble a traditional longhouse, this splendid museum on the University of British Columbia campus contains one of the…
The Best Authentic Experiences
Exploring the Catacombs of San Francisco (Lima): Beneath this colonial church and convent in the center of Lima, an estimated 25,000 bodies were interred until a main cemetery was…
The Best Museums in Peru
Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera, Lima: The world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art focuses on the Moche dynasty (A.D. 200-700) and its extraordinary ceramics.…
History in Peru
Peru is littered with archaeological discoveries of many civilizations, from highland to coast. Two decades ago, a National Geographic team discovered Juanita the Ice Maiden, an Inca…
Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu for Families in 8 Days
Despite how exotic the country can feel to many visitors, with some minimal planning, Peru can also be quite family friendly. In this 8-day itinerary, there is more than enough to keep…
Especially for Kids
At first glance, busy Lima may not seem like the most kid-friendly city. The best breaks from sightseeing are the Circuito Mágico del Agua, a water park with colored fountains and a…
Exploring the Ruins in Cusco
Inca Ruins Near Cusco The easiest way to see the following set of Inca ruins just outside Cusco is as part of a half-day tour. The hardy might want to approach it as an athletic…
Architectural Highlights in Arequipa
Arequipa's Colonial Mansions Arequipa possesses one of the most attractive and harmonious colonial nuclei in Peru. Several extraordinary seigniorial houses were constructed in white…
Parks & Reserves in Amazon Basin
Tambopata National Reserve 650km (404 miles) NE of Cusco; 37km (23 miles) SW of Puerto Maldonado Upstream from Puerto Maldonado, jungle lodges in and around the Tambopata National…
Recife in Recife and Olinda
The place to start a tour of Recife is at the Zero Marker in the heart of Old Recife. Gaze out toward the ocean from here, and about 90m (300 ft.) offshore you'll see the long, low…
Parks & Gardens in Rio de Janeiro
In addition to numerous beaches, Rio is also blessed with a variety of parks. On the waterfront near Centro there's Flamengo Park, a good place to stroll in the late afternoon if…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Rio de Janeiro
Rio is normally divided into three zones: North (Zona Norte) from a few blocks north of Avenida Presidente Vargas all the way to the city limits; Center (Centro), defined narrowly as…
Architectural Highlights in Rio de Janeiro
Rio's a great place for architecture buffs, and an even better place to watch what happens when overconfident urban designers set their hands to the task of urban renewal. For a city…
The Best Historic Sites in Ecuador
Iglesia de San Francisco (Old Town; Quito): Quito's first church, San Francisco remains one of its most impressive, especially when you factor in the attached monastery, museum,…
The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Ecuador
Hotel Vieja Cuba (Quito; tel. 02/2906-732; www.hotelviejacuba.com): Beautifully restored and wonderfully located, this Mariscal-district hotel provides great value. Hardwood floors,…
The Best Shopping in Ecuador
Olga Fisch Folklore (Quito; tel. 02/2541-315; www.olgafisch.com): Olga Fisch was a pioneer in recognizing and promoting the artistry of Ecuador's artisans and craftspeople. She helped…
Art & Architecture in Ecuador
Ecuador's culture is arguably as varied as its population and politics. Mainstream culture is a mix of Amerindian, Spanish, African, North American, and other Latin American…
In One Week in Ecuador
Let me level with you: Unless you are coming here only to visit the Galápagos, a week is just not enough time to see all of what Ecuador has to offer. If you are coming just to visit…
In Two Weeks in Ecuador
While it may seem like a lot of time, you'll still just be scratching the surface if you spend 2 weeks in Ecuador. You'll visit Quito and the Sierra, the lovely colonial city of…
Bars & Pubs in Prague
Good pub brews and conversations are Prague's preferred late-evening entertainment. Unlike British, Irish, or German beer halls, a true Czech pub ignores accoutrements like cushy…
The Best Museums in Spain
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid): Madrid's acquisition of this treasure trove of art in the 1980s was one of the greatest coups in European art history. Amassed by a central European…
History in Spain
Barbarian Invasions, the Moorish Kingdom & the Reconquest -- Around 200 B.C., the Romans vanquished the Carthaginians and laid the foundations of the present Latin culture. Traces…
Centurions, Castles, and Conquistadors: An Itinerary Through Extremadura and Castilla y León
This itinerary, through the less-visited regions of Extremadura and Castilla y León, focuses on the enduring Roman, Moorish, and Christian monuments that have shaped Spanish…