A SENSORY JOURNEY AWAITS IN
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See Machu Picchu and its hypnotizing labyrinth of limestone ruins. Hear the passionate sounds of samba in the Lapa district of Rio. Touch the fine linen and colorful, intricate embroidery used to make a Panamanian pollera dress. Taste the luscious, full-bodied flavors of Cabernet and CarmÊnère wine in Chile. Smell the aromas of freshly roasted Costa Rican coffee. 2
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Machu Picchu
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Mural in Comuna 13 COLOMBIA
You don’t have to look too hard to see the vibrancy and beauty of South & Central America. From a flourish of colorful, artistic murals in Medellín’s Comuna 13 to schools of fish darting through the turquoise waters of the Galapagos to the imposing, cloud-covered grandeur of the Arenal Volcano, a tapestry of vivid destinations will unfurl before your eyes.
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Tropical
COSTA RI C A Step into paradise as you walk through lush cloud forests. See incredible wildlife and the imposing, grand Arenal volcano. Hear the waves of the surf crash onto the shores as you feel the white sand between your toes. 8
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TROPICAL COSTA RICA FROM $1,299* 9 DAYS • 14 MEALS YEAR-ROUND DEPARTURES
3-NI G H T POST-TO UR EXTENSI O N
• Go strolling through the Monteverde Cloud Forest with an expert on a leisurely “Hanging Bridges” tour or choose to explore the lush ecosystem via an exhilarating zip lining tour. • Relax as you settle in for a 2-night stay in Guanacaste, known for its fine sandy beaches.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Cruise on the Cano Negro on a riverboat trip, spotting caimans, river otters, sloths and monkeys.
JUNGLE ADVENTURE $499* DAYS 4 MEALS 8
Hanging Sloth
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Step into a mesmerizing soft-adventure jungle extension to Tortuguero, the Amazon of Costa Rica.
• Take a tour of a local coffee plantation highlighting the history and cultivation of this cherished bean.
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MACHU PICCHU & THE GALร PAGOS ISLANDS Breathe in the mountain air of the Andes as you uncover ancient ruins in Machu Picchu. Spot hooded mocking birds, lava lizards, and bluefooted boobies in Suarez Point. Listen to the gentle waves of the Pacific lap against your ship as you reflect on the wonders of the Galรกpagos. Peru and Ecuador are two countries prime for adventure.
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ECUADOR Quito Baltra Island
Floreana Island
San Cristóbal Island
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Española Island
THE G A L Á PA G O S ISLANDS
Lima
Aguas Calientes Sacred Valley Cuzco
MACHU PICCHU & THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS FROM $7,119* DAYS 15 MEALS 30 JANUARY - NOVEMBER
3 -N IGHT P OST-TO UR E XTE N SIO N
• Snorkel with marine life in Gardner Bay, spotting manta rays and whitetipped sharks as they swim past you. • Savor Peru’s culinary heart and soul during a special community dining experience.
Blue-Footed Boobies
• Visit the spectacular Ollantaytambo archaeological site, the only Incan settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception.
OTAVALO
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See the beauty of Ecuador's natural world and shake hands with the welcoming people there as you explore this South American paradise.
• Hike the volcanic terrain of Suarez Point as you keep your eyes peeled for Galápagos Penguin and lava lizards. Visit explorations.com/366 for more details.
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Iguazu Falls
AR GENTINA
Can you hear it? The effervescent beat of a spicy salsa tune. The chatter of striking Scarlet Macaws. The thundering roar of Iguazu Falls. The lively conversation at a bustling local market. South and Central America are perfect for the curious traveler; all you have to do is listen.
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The Complete
SOUT H A M E RI CA
South America is a land rich with diversity, life and scenic beauty. From hearing the hum of cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro to cruising through the Chilean fjords as you feel the wind on your face to gazing upon the mammoth Perito Moreno Glacier, this continent serves up a sensory adventure. 14
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THE COMPLETE SOUTH AMERICA FROM $5,999* 23 DAYS • 35 MEALS OCTOBER - MARCH
• Stand in wonder of Christ the Redeemer, one of the largest Art Deco statues in the world. Perito Moreno Glacier
• Walk the platform overlooking the Devil’s Throat at Iguazu Falls feeling the cool mist of the cascading waters. • Step into a living museum of the Peruvian Andes as you watch men and women use centuries-old methods to spin, dye and weave traditional textiles. Andean Weaving
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Peruvian Amazon / $649*pp / 4 Days / 7 Meals Brazilian Amazon / $1,049*pp / 4 Days / 9 Meals Salvador De Bahia / $799*pp / 4 Days / 5 Meals Visit collette.com/550 for tour extension details.
• Discover Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia and listen as ice crashes into frigid turquoise waters.
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Dried Coffee Beans
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Smell the fresh rainfall as it rests on thick fronds in a Costa Rican cloud forest. The fragrant beans of Colombian coffee as it's ground and poured into your cup. The barbequed meats at a churrascaria restaurant in Rio. Follow your nose as a bouquet of scents from South and Central America whisk you away.
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E XPERIEN C E CO LOM BIA Indulge in the sensory pleasures found in Colombia, an emerald of the Caribbean coast. Savor traditional ways of cooking Colombian cuisine in a culinary workshop. Marvel at the beauty of the Andes as you take in the bounty of wax palms and coffee trees. Colombia is a South Andean oasis waiting to be explored with each of your senses. 18
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Cocora Valley
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Cartagena
EXPERIENCE COLOMBIA
Medellín Pereira Coffee Region
Bogotá
COLOMBIA
FROM $2,649* DAYS 10 MEALS 14 YEAR-ROUND DEPARTURES
• Discover a rainbow of colorful murals splashed across Medellín’s Comuna 13 with a neighborhood resident. • Feel the rhythm move you as you learn how to salsa from some of the best dancers in Colombia.
Cartagena
• Walk the aisles of a sensory buffet at Paloquemao market, tasting an array of exotic fruits. • Stand at the foot of the Andes in Colombia’s verdant coffee region, savoring a bean-to-cup tour.
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Local Coffee Farmer
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Fruit Market BR AZIL
Taste the spectrum of flavors of South and Central America as you sip on the delightfully tart and sweet pisco sour, enjoy a hearty asado lunch, or savor a range of citrus and tropical fruits. Are you ready to take a bite out of South and Central America?
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P E RU:
Ancient Land of Mysteries
Feel the presence of ancient peoples in Machu Picchu. Taste the fresh fish, onions and potatoes in a dish of ceviche. Hear about the local way of life from locals in the Sacred Valley. The pull of Peru is strong. 22
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Uros Floating Islands
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PERU: ANCIENT LAND OF MYSTERIES FROM $2,999* 10 DAYS • 16 MEALS
YEAR-ROUND DEPARTURES
3-NI G H T POST-TO UR EXTENSI O N
• Taste the local flavors offered up by a community of Quechua natives as you enjoy a home hosted farm-totable lunch. • Climb aboard the Machu Picchu Vistadome train, absorbing the ancient and majestic ruins of Machu Picchu as they emerge from semitropical jungle and mountains.
Machu Picchu
• Cruise to the floating islands of Uros, walking on the spongy surface made from compacted beds of tortora reeds.
PERUVIAN AMAZON $649*pp DAYS 4 MEALS 7
Continue on your path to discover Peru's intriguing cultures and step into the velvety jungles of the Amazon.
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• Savor a culinary demonstration at your hotel at the base of Machu Picchu. VISIT COLLETTE.COM/454 FOR MORE DETAILS.
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Highlights of
S OUT H A M ERI CA
Get swept up in South America’s vivacious spirit as you feel the bustle of Buenos Aires, dine and dance with locals in Rio, discover the kaleidoscope of colors involved in Brazil’s Carnival and smell the fresh waters of the powerful Iguazu Falls. 24
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA FROM $2,999* 10 DAYS • 13 MEALS SEPTEMBER - APRIL
• Step behind-the-scenes at Carnival and meet the artists who are designing the floats, costumes and dances for Rio’s biggest event. • Visit with some of the local artisans and silversmiths before heading to a typical estancia and savor a hearty asado lunch – a traditional Argentine barbecue.
Iguazu Falls
• Venture to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, taking in breathtaking views. Asado
• Watch white waters cascade down to the river floor at Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world.
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Brazilian Amazon / $1,049*pp / 4 Days / 9 Meals Salvador De Bahia / $799*pp / 4 Days / 5 Meals Visit collette.com/455 for tour extension details.
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Andean Weaving
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South and Central America just feels different. As you trace your fingertips over the colorful patterns of Andean textiles, hold a glass of Chilean wine, or grab the hand of a friendly local as they teach you the tango, you’ll understand why these two regions are so full of life.
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COSTA RIC A: A WORLD O F N AT U RE Step into a living Eden in Costa Rica. Let the gentle melodies of the rainforest lull you to sleep in Tortuguero National Park, your home for two nights. Spot exotic birds and reptiles on a jungle crocodile safari cruise. Savor the sweet taste of chocolate at a cacao plantation. This Central American isthmus is a feast for the senses.
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Arenal Volcano San Carlos
Tortuguero Nat’l Park
San Jose Manuel Antonio Nat’l Park
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COSTA RICA: A WORLD OF NATURE FROM $2,799* DAYS 12 MEALS 24 YEAR-ROUND DEPARTURES
• Take in panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano as you absorb the tranquility of your surroundings on a 3-night stay in Arenal. • Hop aboard a safari boat, exploring the remarkable mangrove ecosystem that’s home to one of the world’s largest wild crocodile populations.
Manuel Antonio National Park
• Walk the forest trails of Manuel Antonio National Park, searching for three-toed sloth, iguanas and squirrel monkeys. • Visit a cacao plantation as you watch chocolate being produced and sample the delicious finished product. Dried Cacao Beans
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Arenal Volcano
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Discover
PA N A M A Bask in the warm rays of the Panamanian sun as you enjoy ample coastal charm, see swathes of jungle flora, smell the sweet tobacco of hand-rolled cigars and hear the beautiful melodies of folklore music from the Emberรก people. 30
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Bridge of the Americas
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DISCOVER PANAMA FROM $1,799* 9 DAYS • 15 MEALS SEPTEMBER - MAY
• Find yourself cruising through the Panama Canal aboard the Pacific Queen as you pass through two locks and marvel at this feat of engineering. • Listen and share stories in Emberá, an indigenous village as you meet the locals known as the “Keepers of the Rainforest.”
Panamanian Golden Frog
• Explore the wonders of the Anton Valley, a community nestled inside the world’s second largest volcanic crater. • Step into Chitré, the heart of Panama, and meet with locals who make cigars, Panama hats, pollera dresses and rum. Locks at the Panama Canal
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Pollera Dress
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