The climate of La Paz: when to go to La Paz

La Paz is known to be the highest capital in the world. The city is in fact in the Bolivian Andean plateau at over 3,600 meters high, the highest areas of the city exceed 4,000 meters in height. Its high ...

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The climate of Asunción: when to go to Asunción

The city of Asunción is located in a flat area along the banks of the Paraguay River just 43 meters above sea level. Because of its location away from the sea and in a flat area the climate of the ...

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The climate of Mexico City: when to go to Mexico City

Mexico City is located on a plateau about 2,250 meters high in the so-called Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt (Eje Volcánico Transversal). This means that Mexico City is part of the Tierras Frias climate zone, that is, those regions of Mexico located ...

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The climate of Bogotá: when to go to Bogotá

The climate of Bogotá is greatly influenced by the altitude at which the city is located. Bogotá is in fact located at about 2,640 meters above sea level on an Andean plateau – the Altiplano Cundiboyacense – and its climate ...

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The climate of Panama City: when to go to Panama City

Panama City (Cuidad de Panamá) is located along the Pacific Ocean coast in an area originally covered by tropical forest. The climate of Panama City is therefore the humid sub-equatorial tropical climate. This type of climate means that there are ...

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The climate of Galapagos: when to go to Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands have a mild but dry climate, this is due to the influence of Peru cold ocean current that flows around the islands moderating temperatures and making the climate of the islands pleasant all year round. The climate in ...

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The climate of Quito: when to go to Quito

The city of Quito is located in the northern Andean highlands of Ecuador at an altitude of over 2,800 meters. The plateau where is the city is located on the flanks of the Pichincha volcano (4,784 meters) and the position of ...

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Colombia power plugs and sockets, telephones

COLOMBIA: TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Documents: For entry into Colombia is necessary to have a passport valid for at least three months at the time of entry into the country. Even children and minors must have their own passports. Visa: not necessary for tourism ...

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Climate of Cartagena de Indias: when to go to Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias has a typically tropical climate, warm all year round with minimal changes in seasonal temperatures. Seasonal differences will have only according to the quantity of rain that falls, and not according to the temperature. Based on the ...

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Cartagena de Indias: Spanish colonial fortresses and buildings

The city of Cartagena de Indias is one of the oldest cities founded by the Spanish in South America. Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia. Thanks to its position, in a well-sheltered bay along ...

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Bolivia power plugs and sockets, telephones

La Paz, Bolivia. Author and Copyright Nello and Nadia Lubrina

BOLIVIA TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Documents: To travel to Bolivia, you must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure. Even babies and children need their own passport. Visa: not required for tourist stays of less than three ...

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Bolivia tourist attractions: what to see in Bolivia

Laguna Colorada, Bolivia. Author and Copyright Marco Ramerini

Bolivia is a little developed country from the tourist point of view. But the beauty of its landscapes and the customs and culture of its populations with multicolored clothes are very appetizing attractions for tourists looking for something special. There ...

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Uruguay power plugs and sockets, telephones

URUGUAY: TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Documents: A passport is required to enter Uruguay. Even children and minors must have their own personal passport. Entry visa: not required for tourism, as long as the stay does not exceed 90 days. A visa may ...

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The climate of Montevideo: when to go to Montevideo

Montevideo has a humid sub-tropical climate, characterized by not too cold winters and hot summers. Winters are generally rainy, windy and cloudy, while summers are hot and rainy, with generally moderate wind blowing from the sea with a pleasant cooling ...

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Montevideo: the southernmost capital of South America

Montevideo is the most important city and the capital of Uruguay. It is also the southernmost capital of South America. The city welcomes about half of the entire population of Uruguay. Located on the north bank of the Río de ...

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