| One of the best countries to visit is South America, full | | | | then there are plenty of other reasons to visit Mexico. |
| of rich culture and a complete world away from the | | | | The main one that springs to mind is the cuisine, at |
| European lifestyle South America is home to many | | | | some point chances are you’ll have encountered |
| stand out countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Peru. | | | | some derivative of Mexican cooking here in the UK |
| The thing is that for every article you read on the | | | | but as with all specialist cuisine you can’t beat the |
| (very considerable) wonders of Manchu Picchu there | | | | taste at the source. If you’re not content with |
| are a thousand other equally amazing sights to see in | | | | simply eating the local food then there are local |
| this immense continent. This article will cover ten | | | | cookery courses that you can partake in if you prefer |
| secret holiday locations that you should consider if you | | | | a hands on approach. Cities like Puebla and Oaxaca |
| want to see South America this year. | | | | have many cookery classes that can teach you the |
| 10. Panama City, Panama | | | | skills to impress family and friends upon your return |
| This city is likely to see an increase in tourism this year | | | | from your holiday. |
| especially for two reasons; firstly since April of this | | | | Mexico is also home to Cancun which has become |
| year flight company KLM has new routes going to | | | | popular in recent years and with many cheap flights to |
| Panama City making it easier to travel there this | | | | Cancun available now may be the best time to take |
| year. The second reason may be that the popular | | | | advantage of this delightful country’s food. |
| US TV show Prison Break was based there recently | | | | 8. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile |
| and helped showcase the relaxed city with its | | | | The Atacama Desert in Chile may not sound like the |
| attractive mix of jungles and beaches. | | | | most inviting destination but there are a surprising |
| The beaches can provide the perfect retreat from | | | | amount of activities to do in Chile; one specialist hotel |
| working life back home. Panama boasts over 900 | | | | even offers an adventure holiday and spa out in the |
| species of birds, an amazing 1,500 species of trees | | | | middle of the Desert. The Tierra Atacama |
| and well over 7000 breeds of vascular plants. This | | | | Adventure and Spa is a boutique hotel that can offer |
| makes for the perfect holiday if you are a nature buff | | | | tours of the terracotta coloured sands and |
| and don’t fancy bird watching in a damp field in the | | | | neighbouring lagoons. |
| rain back home. | | | | There are even areas that are so untouched by man, |
| 9. Puebla & Oaxaca, Mexico | | | | due to being protected areas, that they have earned |
| Mexico is a popular tourist spot for many Americans | | | | the name Moon Valley as it resembles the moon’s |
| looking to venture outside their own borders. It is also | | | | surface with small but sharp crested hills. |
| popular amongst American college students during the | | | | The next part of this article will cover the many other |
| summer and spring breaks. But whilst it’s got a | | | | locations in South America that you should visit this |
| great party atmosphere if that isn’t quite your thing | | | | year. |