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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER                                                                                      FEBRUARY 2009 - 26th ED.
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Latin America For Less:   Argentina   Bolivia   Brazil   Chile   Costa Rica   Ecuador   Peru   Peru Luxury


It is with great excitement that we publish February’s Latin America for Less newsletter! We are introducing some special packages at unbeatable prices. These Peru For Even Less packages provide the same service and safety our company has always given, at even lower prices! As our team works hard to put the finishing touches to our Costa Rica site, we tempt you to already take in a taste of this Central American nation by trying to cook the delicious Gallo Pinto, the traditional dish of Costa Rica. Our content writer, Matthew Barker, shares his experiences using Paul Theroux’s The Old Patagonian Express as a unique travel guide during his travels from Central America to Peru. In addition, I share my trip to the Tambopata Research Center, a birdwatcher’s and macaw enthusiast’s Mecca, deep in the Peruvian jungle. This month, we also share with you the testimonial that Survivor winner, Parvati Shallow, sent to our team about her last minute trip to Peru. Lastly, we share some tips about haggling, one of tourists’ favorite activities while shopping in Latin America. We hope that these articles and our new Peru deals encourage you to take a Latin American adventure!

Alexander Seeger
Editor
Latin America For Less
alex@latinamericaforless.com

Michael Barthelmess
Marketing Manager
Latin America For Less
marketing@latinamericaforless.com

FEATURED DESTINATIONS

The Tambopata Research Center: The Macaw Enthusiast’s Paradise

The Tambopata Research Center may be one of Peru’s most unique jungle lodge experiences. As its name implies, the center was initially constructed in order to facilitate research on the wildlife of the Peruvian rainforest. The research facility is especially famous for macaw investigation and people travel from all around the world to see these birds. A huge mineral clay lick or collpa in Quechua, within close proximity to the lodge, is what attracts the varied birds to this region. One can easily see the famous scarlet macaws, the green and red macaw and the blue and yellow macaw. I was recently fortunate enough to be able to make the trip to this ideal jungle setting.

Read about the Tambopata Research Center »
FEATURED TESTIMONIALS

Survivor Winner Takes on Peru

When Reality TV star, Parvati Shallow needed to plan a trip to Peru with only 24 hours until her flight out, she contacted Peru for Less’s travel coordinator, Rylee McGowan. While Parvati visited Cuzco, Lima, Iquitos and Machu Picchu, the Survivor winner chose to trek the arduous Lares Trek. Parvati’s friends at Peru for Less would not have expected anything less from this Survivor winner! 

Read Parvati’s Testimonial »
Monthly Offer

Costa Rica For Less

We are in the process of expanding our services to Costa Rica. Check out what this country has to offer.

Visit Costa Rica For Less »
 
Special 1: Heart of the Carioca

Enjoy a full tour of Rio de Janeiro! See the Christ Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, relax on the sunny Brazilian beaches and gaze at the lush verdant mountains of this metropolis.

Read about our tour of Rio de Janeiro »
 
Argentine Treasures

Sample the rich culture and awe-inspiring nature of Argentina as you visit some of the highlights of this marvelous country.

Read about our Argentine Treasures tour »
 
FEATURED BOOK

Retracing Paul Theroux's Footsteps Through Latin America

Latin America was a very different place when, almost thirty-five years ago, Paul Theroux set out on his legendary train journey, following the lines from Boston until he reached the end of the line in Argentina’s windswept region of Patagonia.
Read our review of The Patagonian Express »
MONTHLY RECIPE

Gallo Pinto: A Costa Rican Delight

This staple dish is served up in virtually every restaurant across the country and depending on its accompaniment, can be eaten for breakfast (with eggs, sour cream and plantains) or for lunch and dinner (with meat and salad).
Learn how to make Gallo Pinto »
TRAVEL TIPS
Top Haggling Tips

The art of haggling is often practiced in Latin America. From Brazilian vendors to Peruvian taxi cab drivers, prices are often not set in stone. After several requests from travelers about the art of haggling, Latin America for Less presents you with these helpful tips.
Learn the art of haggling »
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