Although we are unable to travel at the moment, it’s still possible to discover the joys of Latin America – from the comfort of your home! Each week we are giving you inspiration from a different destination in Latin America, sharing movies, music, books and recipes to pique your interest, and this weeks destination is the intense and seductive land of Argentina. From crackling glaciers to sun-scorched deserts, snow-capped mountains, emerald-green lakes and wildlife-rich wetlands, the spectacular variety of Argentina’s landscapes gives just a hint of the exhilarating variety of adventures that await in this wildly intoxicating country. Delve deeper into the wonders of Argentina with our favourite inspiring read, film, food and music below. Watch: El Hijo de la Novia (The Son of the Bride (2001) This comedy drama was released at the peak of the economic crisis in Argentina, and no doubt brought a much-needed lighthearted release! It follows the story of Rafael, a restaurant owner from…
Although we are unable to travel at the moment, you can still discover the joys of Latin America from the comfort of your home, with movies, music, books and recipes to pique your interest in this diverse region of the world. Our team have chosen some of their favourite Latin American ‘things’. We hope they inspire you! Watch: The Motorcycle Diaries This famous biopic is about Che Guevara’s journey around Latin America, and follows him, with his friend in tow, along an ambitious route through Argentina, the Andes, Chile, the Peruvian Amazon and and Machu Picchu. Gael García Berna plays Guevara in this brilliant movie about the revolutionary’s early life. Read: Cien años de soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude) Mixing myths, dreams and reality, this novel immediately became a best seller, amazing its readers with a new form of expression that critics called realismo magico (magical realism). Its Colombian author,…
Latin America is a fascinating continent with a truly mind-boggling number of places to visit and experiences to enjoy. From the natural wonders of Iguazu Falls to the mysteries of the ancient Inca civilisation, there is something to thrill every type of traveller. Here are our top five reasons to visit Latin America. Wonderful Wildlife Wildlife is everywhere in Latin America, and there are outstanding options for getting up close and personal – from spotting jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal to following in the footsteps of Darwin and getting to know the local giant tortoises in the Galapagos. Delectable Dishes Ceviche, Aberdeen Angus beef, Empanadas … and that’s just a sample of the great local cuisine to be found across Latin America, not to mention the famed wines and punchy cocktails! Beautiful Beaches Brazil is synonymous with the word beaches, from the most well-known (Copacabana and Ipanema) to the pretty…
