South America 2009 - (Page 33) Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica Puerto Montt, Chile Rio de Janeiro, Brazil So much to see: rain forests, steaming volcanoes, coffee plantations, artisan villages, San José’s dazzling Jade and Gold Museum. Sample shore excursions: Sky Walk in the Forest; Tropical Train Ride and Exotic Mangrove Tour; Pacific Aerial Tram. Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Gateway to the scenic Lake District. Discover fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes, Bavarian hamlets and luminous snowcapped volcanoes. Sample shore excursions: Sailing the Llanquihue Lake; Alerce Forest & the Settlers Museum; Osorno Volcano & Petrohué Rapids. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Its stunning setting and joyous lust for life make Rio one of the world’s most exciting cities to visit. Ipanema, Copacabana, samba — the words alone conjure Brazilian paradise. Sample shore excursions: Sizzling Samba Show; Best of Rio — Cidade Maravillosa; Carnival Inside Out. Roseau, Dominica Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago discover stunning scenery, from dense rain forests to bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks. Sample shore excursions: Cruising the Austral Channels; Northern Patagonia and Coyhaique City; Sights of Patagonia. Puerto Chiapas, Mexico Named after the resplendent quetzal bird, Puerto Quetzal offers dazzling beaches and fascinating historical sites. Nearby is famed Tikal, the largest of many excavated Mayan sites, with over 3,000 structures including a market place, monuments and a 200-ft. temple. Sample shore excursions: Deep-sea Fishing; Casa Santo Domingo & Antigua; Coffee Estate and Antigua. Puntarenas, Costa Rica This small, colonial-style capital lies on the fringe of Dominica’s dramatic interior. Explore the rich array of vivid green fauna and deep blue lakes; watch the skies for exotic birds. Sample shore excursions: Best of Dominica & Scenic Drive; Nature’s Hidden Treasures & the Carib Indians. Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru Located amidst historic coffee plantations, majestic volcanoes, and art deco-style architecture, Puerto Chiapas offers the chance to visit Mayan ruins, shop for amber or simply settle into a café for a cup of local coffee. Sample shore excursions: Tapachula City & Izapa Archaeological Site; Coffee and Flowers Plantation Adventure. Puerto Limón (San José), Costa Rica On the lush Pacific, surrounded by four different nature preserves, Puntarenas offers a rich look at the rain forest diversity for which Costa Rica is known. Sample shore excursions: Sky Walk in the Forest; Tropical Train Ride and Exotic Mangrove Tour; Pacific Aerial Tram. Punta Arenas, Chile To the north is colonial Trujillo, founded in 1534 and still rich in ornate colonial detail. At its edge, far older and long abandoned by the Chimu Indians, sits the mysterious adobe metropolis of Chán Chán. Sample shore excursions: Chán Chán Citadel, Dragon Huaca &Totora Caballitos; Trujillo and the Temples; King Tut of the Americas. Lie back and relax under the palm trees on one of many idyllic beaches. Explore the wonders of the Costa Rican rain forest. Or head for the cultural capital of San José. Sample shore excursions: Rain Forest Horseback Riding; Rain Forest Canopy Adventure; Tayutic Hacienda. This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan. Sample shore excursions: Scenic Patagonia; Torres del Paine National Park; Antarctica: A Spectacular Flyover. LE FT TO RIGH T marvel at mayan ruins outside of puerto chiapas. paradise found, on the beaches of maceió, Brazil. The lush forests of Dominica shelter many parrots. chile’s majestic osorno Volcano, from puerto montt. www.hollandamerica.com 33 ports of call http://www.hollandamerica.com
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