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Cancún, Mexico
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Transport:
Ferry to Isla Mujeres - 20/30 mins
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Isla Holbox, Mexico
Transport:
1. Ferry to Cancun (Playa Tortugas closest to ADO bus station) - 20/30 mins - aim for 10:15am ferry
2. Uber to bus station
3. Bus to Chiquila - 3 hours - aim for 12pm bus
4. Ferry to Isla Holbox - 30 mins - leave every 30 mins
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Valladolid, Mexico
Transport:
Ferry to Chiquila - 30 mins
Bus to Valladolid - 2.5 hours - buses at 11:45am & 1:45pm
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Tulum, Mexico
Transport:
Bus to Tulum - 1.5 hours - a lot of bus times aim for one in between 10am and 2pm
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Bacalar, Mexico
Transport:
Bus to Bacalar - 3 hours - aim for 11am or 1pm bus
To do:
Sunrise paddle board to black cenote with Yak Lakehouse
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Caye Caulker, Belize
Activities:
1. Full day barrier reef snorkelling tour
2. Sunday funday Bella’s backpackers
3. King coco beach
Transport:
Bus to Chetumal - 50 mins - 6am bus is only one that will get us there for 10am so look into other options
Ferry to Caye Caulker - 3.5 hours - booked 10am ferry
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San Ignacio, Belize
Activities:
1. ATM Caves
Transport:
Ferry to Belize City - 45 mins - 10:30am - 24 USD
Shuttle to San Ignacio - 2h 30 min - 12pm - 20 USD - Bellas shuttle
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Flores, Guatemala
Accommodation:
1. Los Amigos - nice bar/social area, boat party
Activities:
1. Megapaca - CA largest thrift shop
2. Tikal temples - 150 Q entrance 100 Q transport 130 Q guide (€43)
3. Sunset lake cruise includes geogias rope swings - 50 Q pay for swing and boats 100/150 Q (€16 - €23)
Transport:
Shuttle to Flores - 3 hours - 2pm - 24 USD or 3 hours - 2:30pm - 23 USD
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Lanquín, Guatemala
Accommodation:
1. Zephyr lodge
Activities:
1. River tubing
2. Semuc Champey (Caves/Waterfalls/National Park)
Transport:
Bus to Lanquin - 7h 30 mins - 8am shuttle 31 USD
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Accommodation:
1. Ojala and Maya Papaya - V nice rooms & free breakfast
2. Tropicana - Young party vibes if don’t stay with them still do Acatenango through them
3. SOMOS - Social & Activities
Activities:
1. Salsa dancing class
2. Overnight Acatenango & Feugo hike
3. Day trip to Hobbitenango
Transport:
Bus to Antigua
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El Paredón, Guatemala
Accommodation:
1. Mellow Hostel - V nice
2. Driftwood - V social takes turns hosting events/parties
3. Cocori - V social takes turns hosting events/parties
Transport:
Bus to El Paredon
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Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Accommodation:
1. Free Cerveza
2. Host family during Spanish school
Activities:
1. Spanish lessons
2. Day trip to San Marcos - Markets & Nature Reserve
3. Sunrise hike up Rostro Maya
4. Day trip Casa Del Mundo
5. Horse riding tour
6. Day trip San Juan
7. Panajachel Nature Reserve
Transport:
Boat to San Pedro
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Santa Ana, El Salvador
Accommodation:
1. Casa Verde
Activities:
1. Visit Santa Ana Volcano
2. Pupusa making class
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Juayúa, El Salvador
Accommodation:
1. Samay Hostel
Activities:
1. Chicken bus to Apaneca - cafe albania mazes, zip lines
2. Seven waterfall hike
Transport:
Bus to Juayua
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El Tunco, El Salvador
Accommodation:
1. Lagarza
2. Sunset Surf Villa
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Conchagua, El Salvador
Activities:
1. Volcano hike- spirit of the mountain conchagua
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León, Nicaragua
Accommodation:
1. Bigfoot - Very social can do volcano boarding with them, chicken buses/bar crawls
2. Poco a Poco
Activities:
1. Volcano boarding - Volcab Cerro Negro
2. Cathedral for sunset
3. Somoto Canyon day trip
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Granada, Nicaragua
Accommodation:
1. Oasis - nice & social but no A/C, do a good boat party
Activities:
1. Oasis boat party - Wednesday
2. Laguna De Apoyo Day Trip
3. Treehouse party (techno) - Friday (maybe Thursday)
4. Masaya volcano
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Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
Accommodation:
1. El Pital Chocolate Paradise - V chilled vibe, bathrooms outside.. loads of bugs.. but gorgeous setting
2. Mirador - more social, has a pool
Activities:
1. Sunset at Punta Jesus Maria
2. Trip to Oja De Agua - Natural Lagoon
3. Playa Mango - loads of water sports
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Popoyo, Nicaragua
Accommodation:
Amahula Surf House
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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Accommodation:
1. Pachamama - V good location, Spacious rooms, host of Sunday Funday so can be very social
Activities:
1. Tree Casa Resort
2. Jesus Statue walk
3. Sunday Funday
4. Day trip to Hush Maderas
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Accommodation:
1. Selina Hostel - v nice, movie room, nice pool, live music at night, comfy beds
Activities:
1. La Fortuna waterfalls & El salto rope swing
2. Free hot springs next to El Choyin hot springs - Tabacon hot springs
3. Mistico hanging bridges
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
Accommodation:
1. Roots hostel - nice staff but no A/C & very small
2. Selina hostel - nice social area, staff play games with guests, a/c & comfy, pool v nice, feels more like a resort than a hostel
Activities:
1. Bike hire
2. Jaguar rescue centre
3. Playa punta uva beach
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Bocas del Toro, Panama
Accommodation:
1. Aqua Lounge 1 V social, filthy Friday ends here, food not nice, pricey
2. Barbuda lodge - hotel vibes, v nice
3. Selina hostel - V social, nice bar area, filthy Friday starts here
Activities:
1. Boat tour to Zapatilla Cayes
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Santa Catalina, Panama
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Panama City, Panama
Accommodation:
1. Selina hostel (in Casco Viejo) - good location, lovely views from rooftop, basic rooms
Activities:
1. Multi plaza mall
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San Blas Islands, Panama
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Buritaca, Colombia
Accommodation:
El Rio hostel - Booked
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Minca, Colombia
Accommodation:
Costeno River Minca - Booked
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Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Colombia
Accommodation:
Journey hostel - Booked
Activities:
1. Cabo San Juan beach
2. Tayrona national park
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Buritaca, Colombia
Accommodation:
El Rio - Booked
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Palomino, Colombia
Accommodation:
Praba Hostel - Booked
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Guachaca, Colombia
Accomadation:
Costeno beach hostel - Booked
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Cartagena, Colombia
Accommodation:
1. Pachamama - Booked & Paid
Activities:
1. Plaza Trinidad at night
2. Walk through walled city of Cartegena
3. Getsemani, streets full of colour and artwork
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Medellín, Colombia
Accomadation:
Los Patios - Booked
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Jardín, Colombia
Accom - Charco Corazon - Booked & Paid
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Salento, Colombia
Accom - Estrella de Agua - Booked not Paid
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Cali, Colombia
Accom - Viajero Cali Booked not Paid
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São Paulo, Brazil
Accommodation - O De Casa - Booked & Paid Deposit
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Paraty, Brazil
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Ilha Grande, Brazil
Che Lagarto - Booked & Paid Deposit
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Florianópolis, Brazil
The Search House - Booked & Fully Paid
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2 nights Opa 10th-12th - Booked & Fully Paid
7 nights Air BnB 12th-19th - Booked & Not Paid
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Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Arrive 4pm - Air BnB Booked Brazil side for 20th Feb
21st Feb - Brazil Side, bring bags have lockers to leave in then cross into Argentina after - Need to book hostel for 21st
22nd Feb - Argentina Side then flight to Buenos @10:15pm that night
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Accom:
To do:
Day 1 - Walk the waterfront
Beach sunset + dinner in town
Day 2 – Península Valdés & Puerto Pirámides
Full-day tour or self-drive
Sea lions, elephant seals, guanacos
Stop in Pirámides (even without whales it’s worth seeing)
Day 3 – Punta Tombo (penguins)
Half or full-day trip
Still a very cool experience in late Feb
Back early afternoon → beach or cafés
Day 4 – Madryn coast day
Choose one:
Snorkeling with sea lions 🦭
Kayaking
Playa El Doradillo (even without whales it’s a beautiful beach)
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San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
*Need to rent a car*
Accom:
To do:
Day 1 – Easy views + city vibes
Morning
Cerro Campanario (chairlift or short hike)
Arguably the best panoramic view in Patagonia.
⏱️ ~1 hour total
Late morning / early afternoon
Cerro Otto cable car
Walk the viewpoints at the top
Skip the revolving café if there’s a line — the views are the real prize
Afternoon
Lunch in town
Wander Centro Cívico
Chocolate crawl (Rapanui, Mamuschka, etc.)
Late afternoon chill
Playa Bonita or Playa Serena
Even if it’s cold, it’s perfect for lake views + sunset.
Day 2 – Refugio Frey (big alpine hike day)
All day
Refugio Frey hike from Cerro Catedral
⏱️ 6–8 hours round trip
Moderate → challenging
Unreal granite spires + glacier lagoon
Tips
Start early (before 9am)
Bring layers, snacks, plenty of water
If weather is bad → swap with another day
Evening
Casual dinner or craft beer (Manush / Patagonia Brewery)
Day 3 – Cerro López + Black Glacier
Morning
Drive or taxi to Cerro López trailhead
Hike up to Refugio López
Steep but short (2–3 hrs up)
Continue to
Black Glacier (Glaciar Negro)
Remote, wild, dramatic
Weather needs to be good
Total time
⏱️ 7–9 hours depending on pace
Evening
You will be wrecked.
Eat everything. Sleep like a rock.
Day 4 – Recovery + lake life
Slow morning
Sleep in
Coffee + bakery breakfast
Midday
Llao Llao Peninsula
Short forest walks
Scenic viewpoints
Optional easy biking
Afternoon
Beach time (Playa Serena / Moreno Lake)
Kayaking or just chill
Cold swim if you’re brave
Sunset
Cervecería Patagonia (views + beer = perfect farewell)
Day 5 – Optional bonus (if you have time)
Choose one:
Isla Victoria & Arrayanes Forest boat tour
Circuito Chico scenic drive
Extra beach + food day if you’re sore
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El Chaltén, Argentina
March 7 — Arrival Day (Late Afternoon)
Arrive ~3:30 pm → Check-in ~4–4:30 pm
Keep this day light and local.
Best plan:
Mirador Los Cóndores
⏱️ 45–60 min
🌄 Incredible first Fitz Roy views if skies are open
Optional add-on: Mirador Las Águilas if you feel good
Evening
Dinner in town
Early night — save energy
🗓️ Day 2 — Weather-Dependent BIG HIKE
👉 If clear skies: Laguna de los Tres (Fitz Roy)
👉 If cloudy/windy: swap with Day 3 or 4
Laguna de los Tres
⏱️ 8–10 hrs
Start early (7–8 am)
The final climb is steep but short
Best light is often mid–late morning
💡 March bonus: fewer people at the top than peak summer.
🗓️ Day 3 — Laguna Torre + Glacier
This is more forgiving weather-wise.
Laguna Torre
⏱️ 6–7 hrs
Gentle elevation
Cerro Torre + floating glacier ice
Optional extension
Mirador Maestri for closer glacier views
Perfect follow-up day after Fitz Roy — challenging but not brutal.
🗓️ Day 4 — Flex Day (Choose Based on Weather & Energy)
🌤️ Option A: Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
⏱️ 7–8 hrs
Best panoramic views of both Fitz Roy and Torre
Do this only if visibility is good
🌿 Option B: Laguna Capri
⏱️ 4–5 hrs
Easy, scenic, reflective lake
Great if legs need a break
🛌 Option C: Rest / Buffer Day
Coffee + bakery hopping
Short riverside walks
Laundry, stretching, gear check
This is your Patagonia “weather insurance”
🗓️ Day 5 — Departure Day (Totally Flexible)
Since El Calafate is close, this is your wildcard.
Good departure-day hikes:
Laguna Capri (if not done yet)
Chorrillo del Salto (short waterfall walk)
Or just a relaxed morning in town
You can leave midday or afternoon without stress.
🧠 Smart March Strategy (Important)
Do NOT lock hikes to calendar days
Each evening:
Check the forecast
Ask locals or park info boards
Prioritize:
Laguna de los Tres on the clearest day
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado only with visibility
Expect:
Cool mornings
Wind
Rapid weather changes
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El Calafate, Argentina
Day 1 — Arrival from El Chaltén
Travel time: ~3 hrs (bus or hitch)
Afternoon
Check into accommodation
Walk along Laguna Nimez Reserve
Easy, flat
Flamingos, birds, lake views
Great after travel
Evening
Sunset along Avenida Costanera
Dinner in town
(You earned a good steak or lamb)
🛌 Night 1
🗓️ Day 2 — Perito Moreno Glacier (Must-Do)
This is non-negotiable — plan around it
Morning → Afternoon
Half-day or full-day trip to Perito Moreno Glacier
Walk the boardwalks (various levels & angles)
Listen for ice calving — sounds like thunder 💥
Optional upgrades
Boat ride (gets you close to the glacier face)
Mini-trekking on the glacier (if you want adventure)
Evening
Early dinner or quiet night
(This day is visually overwhelming)
🛌 Night 2
🗓️ Day 3 — Choose Your Pace
This determines whether you stay 2 or 3 nights.
🌿 Option A: Leave Today (2 nights total)
Morning coffee
Maybe quick town walk or souvenir stop
Continue onward (airport, next destination)
🌊 Option B: Stay One More Night (Recommended if you can)
Add one of these:
1️⃣ Glacier Boat Navigation
Visit Upsala + Spegazzini Glaciers
Massive icebergs
Very different perspective from Perito Moreno
2️⃣ Estancia Cristina
Boat + hike + viewpoints
Cultural + scenic combo
Great if you want something calmer
3️⃣ Free Day
Sleep in
Café hopping
Laundry, journaling, stretching
Patagonia recovery day 😌
🛌 Night 3
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Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 1 — Arrive in Puerto Natales
Arrive from El Calafate
Check into accommodation
Buy:
Park entry (if not online)
Snacks / lunch
Early dinner
Early night (you’ll wake up ~5:30–6:00 am)
🛌 Night 1 in Puerto Natales
🗓️ Day 2 — Base Torres Day Hike
Very long but very worth it
Morning
Early bus from PN → Torres del Paine
Enter via Laguna Amarga
Transfer to trailhead (or walk depending on transport)
Hike: Base Torres
⏱️ 8–10 hours round trip
🥵 Last hour is steep and rocky
🏔️ Iconic towers + glacier lake payoff
Evening
Return bus to Puerto Natales
Dinner, shower, collapse into bed
🛌 Night 2 in Puerto Natales
🗓️ Day 3 — Departure
Sleep in
Flexible departure
Continue onward (airport or next destination)
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Punta Arenas, Chile
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Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 1 — 17 March
Arrival (8:00 PM)
Transfer from airport to hotel (10–15 min).
Short walk along the harbor if you feel up to it.
Dinner in town.
Good nearby dinner spots:
Volver
Kuar Restaurant
Day 2 — 18 March
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Morning
Taxi or guided trip to the park (~25 minutes).
Visit:
Lapataia Bay (end of the Pan-American Highway)
Lago Roca
Coastal Trail walk
Optional:
Ride the End of the World Train.
Afternoon
Return to town.
Explore the harbor and souvenir shops.
Dinner
Try Patagonian lamb at La Cantina Fueguina de Freddy.
Day 3 — 19 March
Beagle Channel Boat Tour + Passport Stamp
Morning
Boat tour on the Beagle Channel.
Highlights:
Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Sea lion colonies
Cormorant islands
Optional penguin extension to Martillo Island
Duration: 3–5 hours.
Afternoon — Passport Stamp 📮
Visit the tiny Correo Argentino – Ushuaia Post Office.
What to do
Ask for the “Fin del Mundo” (End of the World) stamp.
Cost is usually small (sometimes free or a few pesos).
You can also send postcards from the southernmost post office.
It’s right near the port and main street, so it’s easy to add after your boat tour.
Evening
Playa Larga
The Best Sunset Spot in Ushuaia
Day 4 — 20 March
Hike to Laguna Esmeralda
Morning
Taxi to the trailhead (~20 minutes).
Hike details:
9 km round trip
3–4 hours
Easy–moderate difficulty
Beautiful turquoise glacial lake surrounded by mountains.
Afternoon
Relax in town:
Chocolate shops
Local brewery
Walk along the port
Day 5 — 21 March
Martial Glacier + Departure
Since your flight is 9:00 PM, you have plenty of time.
Morning
Taxi to Martial Glacier trailhead.
Short hike to viewpoints.
Why go
Best panoramic view of Ushuaia + Beagle Channel.
Laguna de los Témpanos
Hidden Glacier Lake Above Ushuaia
Most tourists stop at Martial Glacier, but if you hike a bit further, you reach this stunning glacial lagoon.
Why it’s special
Floating ice pieces sometimes appear in the lake
Incredible alpine scenery
Much quieter than other hikes
Hike details
1–1.5 hours above the Martial Glacier area
Moderate difficulty
👉 Perfect to add on your Day 5 morning if you enjoy hiking.
Afternoon
Back in town:
Lunch
Last shopping
Walk along the harbor
Leave for airport around 7:00 PM.
✅ Your itinerary now includes:
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Beagle Channel boat trip
Penguin colony option
Laguna Esmeralda hike
Martial Glacier viewpoint
End-of-the-World passport stamp
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Salta, Argentina
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Mendoza, Argentina
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Santiago, Chile
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Atacama Desert, Chile
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Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
3 day tour from Atacama
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Cusco, Peru
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Arequipa, Peru
- Canyon day trip
- Ruta Del Sillar
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Huacachina, Peru
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Paracas, Peru
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Lima, Peru
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Huaraz, Peru
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Lima, Peru
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Quito, Ecuador
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amaZOOnico, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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Cotopaxi, Ecuador
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Banos, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands
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Isabela Island, Galápagos Islands
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San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos Islands
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Guayaquil, Ecuador