The dense Amazon rainforest, jagged spires of the Andes Mountains, tropical beaches and towering waterfalls … with this kind of nature all around, it's no wonder why Central and South America have become nearly synonymous with ecotours. From the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, the tropical reefs of Belize, Argentina's 22,834 foot Mount Aconcagua and Chile's Class V Rio Futaleufu – to Mayan ruins hidden in the jungles of Guatemala and Peru's Machu Picchu, there is an endless variety of things to see and do. Kola Nut Travel offers Brazil and Costa Rica as our prime destinations, affordable, yet diverse in culture, scenery, beaches and nature’s bounty. But should you feel like dancing the tango in Argentina or trekking to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes or visiting the highest waterfall in the world in Venezuela, let us know. Through our affiliates we will find you a package that meets your expectations.  Experience Brazil from Rio to Bahia and sway to the rhythm of Carnival in February. Walk the cobblestone streets of Salvador and tour old colonial towns. Here is where you find the largest numbers of people of African descent. The ancient religions of Macumba and Candomblé are widely practiced throughout the region, brought from Africa by slaves. To the south, Rio de Janeiro casts its own spell of enchantment. With a population of over 6 million, the city throbs to a beat all its own. One of Brazil’s national passions is the beach and everything that occurs there, including sunbathing, volleyball, working out and the national obsession, soccer. Visit Costa Rica and its vibrant capitol San José. Only a few hours away is Arenal Volcano, active since it awoke after 400 years with a big eruption in 1968. On the Pacific coast, Guanacaste is home to the most beautiful sunsets in the world, a haven for those seeking sun, fun, relaxation and adventure. Limón conjures up images of Costa Rica's coconut-fringed Caribbean coast, while the Monteverde area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the tropics. The legendary 'Lost City of Machu Picchu' is without a doubt the most important tourist attraction in Peru and one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites. It sits on a mountain site of extraordinary beauty, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest. It was certainly the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height, with its giant walls, terraces and ramps, which appear to have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. Argentina is famous for the tango, but did you know that the richest treasure trove of dinosaur bones in the southern hemisphere is in Patagonia? And don’t forget the fabulous wines from the region that stretches from Salta to Río Negro in the Andes foothills. Meet the Portenos, as the people of Buenos Aires are known. For all its diversity, the elusive spirit of Argentina as a country is present everywhere in its capitol of Buenos Aires. TOP Contents © Kola Nut Travel, Inc. * All Rights Reserved