Do to the specific program I'm in, I have to go to school in the summer (boo-urns). Thus, I am only given a couple of weeks off after exams in April before I go back to school. My dad has been asking to take me on a trip forever, and I thought this is a perfect opportunity to do so.

We only want to go for about a week, b/c I already have plans for the other week. And we want to go somewhere in Central of South America. We don't really want to go to one of those all inclusive resorts to just sit on the beach and drink all day b/c we really want to get out and go on some tours and see the place (think Maya Ruins type stuff). My dad just got back from Mexico to see all the ruins, so I don't want to make him do that again, but I don't know where else to pick.

What do you guys recommend? Where have you been, what have you seen (Pictures are greatly appreciated)? How long did you go for? Is anywhere better and/or safer than elsewhere?

Edit - I'm NOT looking for party spots, as I'm going with my retired dad and unfortunately likely will not be partying!

Thanks for your help!

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Brazil!!!! party central!! Rio!

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Originally posted by yankeeBaby Brazil!!!! party central!! Rio!

Agreed. Carnival should be happening soon.

Here is a webpage to give you more info Lisa.

http://www.brazilcarnival.com/

colombia.

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Originally posted by yankeeBaby Brazil!!!! party central!! Rio!

Keep in mind...my dad is retired and does not party! Haha

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Buenos Aries.

Go for steak & wine.

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colombia, yes!! i had a blast there, and would go back any day

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Originally posted by mute79 colombia, yes!! i had a blast there, and would go back any day

hahah definitely

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker Buenos Aries. Go for steak & wine.

yes definitely!!!

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* I don't know where else to pick. What do you guys recommend? Where have you been, what have you seen (Pictures are greatly appreciated)? How long did you go for? Is anywhere better and/or safer than elsewhere? Edit - I'm NOT looking for party spots, as I'm going with my retired dad and unfortunately likely will not be partying! Thanks for your help!

Ive long since wanted to take a trip down to South America to do some backpacking/cycling. I have friends who have gone to Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador. It seems the most common place for travellers is Peru. Machu Picchu is supposed to be phenomenal in both a cultural and physical sense.


Here's a blog from one of my buddies who is actually travelling down there right now. He's backpacking and sleeping at modest hostels, so it might not be what you're looking for. However, he's an excellent writer and really captures the essence of his experience.

http://garethinperu.blogspot.com/

I plan on doing the backpacking thing at the end of summer '09 most likely.

cheers
Aaron

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