Posts Tagged“south america”

Which Favelas in Rio are The Safest to Visit?

Want to visit Rio, but you are frightened of favelas? Don’t be. In recent years, many of these modest communities have been made safer through police intervention and improvements in social programs, which are two developments that have paved the way for the tourism industry to move in. Today, there are a number of communities that foreign visitors can tour with a reasonable degree of security. Below, we profile three favelas in Rio that are well worth your time to visit. 1) Vidigal Located within a stone’s throw of the posh sands of Leblon, Vidigal is by far the safest of…

Time for exciting travels

Where to vacation is always a hard a thing to figure out. Where? When? For how long? It all depends on what you want to get done. There are cities all over this country and even outside of this country that are already very popular and a safe choice; Palm Springs, Cabo, Maui, Cancun, San Diego, even New York City. But what about the places that are not super touristy? They certainly make for exciting travels, as you will see below… Quito, Ecuador This is truly a hidden gem inside of South America. Sadly because of how close to Columbia it…

Five Reasons Colombia is Awesome (And Safer Than You Think)

Today’s visitor post is compiled by Jasmine Stephenson, and explores four reasons Colombia is awesome probably a lot safer than you think. Mention you’re considering a trip to Colombia, and you’re likely met with horror tales of cocaine, kidnappings and trouble with the neighbors. But these days, Colombia’s beat its bad reputation and offers the adventurous traveler a wealth of things to see. For those planning a trip through South America, Colombia is a must-see country to visit. Here are several factors that stand out to me personally. Reason #1: The variety The Amazon? Check. Mountain tops? Check. Some of…