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        • Medellín & beyond
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        • West & South Colombia
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    The most gorgeous Central American beaches: 22 coastal getaways

    Being right in the Tropics, Central America is a region blessed with beautiful year-round sunshine that basks over its shores, making it packed with perfect beach holiday destinations. Both coasts of the region are lined with what could be considered…

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    The Big Book of Safety: 32 tips for safe travel in South America + 6 known scams

    Thanks to various reputational blows and scary news headlines, people don’t expect to find safe travel in South America easy. When I first left the UK, my parents’ biggest concern was that I was going to end up coerced into…

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    The 10 Safest Countries in Latin America in 2021 (once you’re vaccinated!)

    When planning travels for once you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 and beyond, it’s really important that you take into consideration the political, economic and social risks of visiting a certain area of the world. Central and South America…

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    Backpacking in South America: 50+ Must-knows & travel tips for an unbeatable trip

    Backpacking in South America is a lifelong dream for many avid travellers. It’s a huge region with a lot more diversity than people tend to realise, so there’s a lot you need to know before you set off on your…

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    The most incredible must-visit islands in South America

    To be painfully honest, I never really thought much of the islands in South America; in fact, before I came here I don’t think I even knew of any except the Galapagos Islands and Aruba. Sound relatable? WELL LET ME…

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    16 weird & wonderful Central & South American drinks you need to try

    Every region has its fair share of concoctions that seem alien to the average foreigner, and beverages that would be an absolute crying shame to leave an area without trying. Latin America is no different, with an eclectic mix of…

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    11 Best Party Destinations in South America

    While we all might like to kid ourselves that we’re travelling merely to get immersed in culture, make connections with locals and see the wonders of the world, few of us are strong enough to turn down a good bit…

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    Border-crossing tips & info on tourist visas in South America for UK citizens

    Visas can be a bit of a minefield sometimes, so it’s nice to have a place where they’re all together to go through in one sitting. As Brits, we’re very privileged when travelling in this region, as there are almost…

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    5 value-for-money destinations in Latin America to get the most out of your Christmas fund in 2021

    As backpackers with no real need for material gifts during my years of travelling, family and friends have often struggled to know what to get me for Christmas. Many of them instead decided to gift me funds towards experiences ……

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    8 easy phrases to make you sound better at Spanish than you actually are

    Learning a new language is hard. Like, really hard. But if you’re travelling within the Spanish-speaking areas of Latin America, the good news is that Spanish is one of the easiest languages for English natives to pick up. While the…

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    How to stop saying these South American place names wrong: A Spanish Pronunciation Guide

    If 18 months in South America taught us anything, it’s that travellers are in desperate need of a Spanish pronunciation guide to get them saying South American place names right 😉 Pronouncing words in a foreign language is a difficult…

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    2 years in Latin America: Our 14 most unforgettable experiences

    Over the last 24 months, we’ve had some fairly insane experiences in Latin America so far, so in light of our 2-year travel anniversary we thought we’d sit down and reminisce on all the most unforgettable. Some are because of…

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    Bank ATMs for free cash withdrawals in South America & Central America

    We usually spend the first hour or so of being in a new country hunting around for ATMs that a) work and b) give us the cheapest/free ATM transactions. We’ve made it easier for you by compiling a list of…

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    Best places for your first time in Latin America if you don’t speak Spanish

    Travelling to a new place can be nerve-wracking, and when a whole region is your oyster it can be difficult to know where to start. Even for those who have travelled extensively in Asia or Europe, Latin America can present…

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    11 tastiest types of South American street food to get your tastebuds in a tango

    Something we’re certainly going to miss when we eventually (though who knows when?!) leave LatAm is the food. Hands down, it’s the best. South American street food is full to the brim with crazy-tasty recipes, with some foods we’d never…

  • 3 months in Brazil best experiences and worst things about Brazil | travel blog | Cuppa to Copa Travels South America Guides couple travel

    The highs and lows of 3 months in Brazil

    We’ve now sadly come to the end of our first trip to Brazil. We have no doubts whatsoever that we’ll be back for more one day, and we’ve already built up quite a Brazil bucketlist for places to visit upon…

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    Budget for Backpacking South America: Our first 6 months of travel costs

    To help you plan any upcoming travels in the region, we’ve put together our spending vs original travel budget for backpacking South America for the first 6 months of our trip. This covers Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.…

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    Selina: A brand set to take over the world

    As you may already know, we earn our keep as consultants running a brand strategy business. Sometimes, our consultancy and travel content cross over, so why not share it with you lovely people? If you haven’t yet heard of Selina ……

  • Best Craft Breweries in South America | 3 Cordilleras Cerveza | The Beer Guide | Travel guides by Cuppa to Copa Travels

    The best craft breweries in South America

    After spending almost 2 years travelling around South America, we’ve experienced quite an array of natural wonders, incredible beaches, booming cities and perhaps most importantly, excellent craft beers. Welcome to the list of Best Craft Breweries in South America! Spanning…

  • 7 environmentally-friendly initiatives we can learn from South America | Sustainability in Latin America | Travel Guides by Cuppa to Copa Travels

    7 environmentally-friendly initiatives to learn from South America

    Throughout our time in this part of the world, we’ve come across many environmentally-friendly initiatives we can learn from South America. Some have been ingenious, others a slap in the face for how obvious they are. Although many of these…

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Hola! I’m Lozzy, and I’m not just here to smugly sip Argentinian wine (though trust me, I’m doing it right now). I’m here to show you all the ridiculously incredible things that Latin America has to offer. And hey, I might even make you chuckle from time to time.

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