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We have the best guides with extensive knowledge of the history of Panama. Vehicles in excellent condition and comfortable. Small groups maximum 13 passengers. We include local water bottles and snacks.

The megalopolis of São Paulo can be an overwhelming place to explore for the first time. This private excursion is designed to give first-time visitors a great overview of the sprawling city. See top highlights including Paulista Avenue, the cathedral, Batman Alley, the Liberdade neighborhood, and Ibirapuera Park in just a few hours.

Experience the history and culture of the Argentine Pampas on this day trip from Buenos Aires. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region from a guide and explore the history of the Argentine cowboys (*gauchos*). Then, head to an estancia and go horseback riding, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and watch folk performances and a gaucho demonstration.

Bogota's La Candelaria neighborhood is known for its colorful mural and graffiti. On this private tour, you'll have a professional guide on hand to show you some the neighborhood's most impressive examples of street art and explain to you their significance. For added convenience, round-trip transportation from your hotel or the airport is included.

Tick off several of Rio de Janeiro’s top sights—including the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer Statue, and Tijuca National Park—in just a few hours on a tour that offers a stress-free introduction for travelers short on time. In order to avoid the hassle of public transport, you’ll travel around Brazil’s cultural capital in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

Whether you’re an art collector or enthusiast, you’ll enjoy this tour that explores the contemporary Costa Rican art scene. Visit galleries featuring indigenous works, fashion, paintings, sculptures, furniture, and more, and possibly meet the artists. Along the way, you’ll also catch sight of the local graffiti and learn about the history of the city and its current events.

Immerse yourself in the history of Buenos Aires with a guided tour of El Zanjón de Granados, an underground maze of tunnels and vaults that remained sealed for more than a century. Discover archaeological remains, cisterns and cisterns that chronicle colonial life and the transformations of this iconic city. This unique tour reveals the best-kept secrets of San Telmo, where echoes of the past echo through the brick walls. With expert guides, this captivating experience connects travelers to Buenos Aires’ rich history, making every step an unforgettable discovery. - Tour sealed tunnels and vaults for over a hundred years - Discover archaeological remains that tell of colonial life - Explore San Telmo's past with expert guides in Spanish and English - A unique experience that reveals the hidden secrets of Buenos Aires

Bike north to south and take a journey through Costa Rica's culture. Immerse in the world of our local street art crafted by celebrated local and international artists. Let our passionate local experts lead you along the vibrant streets of Jaco, unveiling the hidden treasures and captivating tales behind the city's unique street art. This tour will not only expand your knowledge of our country's culture but also infuse your Costa Rican adventure with a newfound sense of wonder. Get ready for an experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to the heart and soul of Costa Rica and Jaco town.

Find out more about the Rio carnival visiting areas that the public is's normally allowed to visit. Dress up in costumes, learn the basics of samba from dancers and the history of samba, see floats, taste a caipirinha and other essentials of this celebration. After pickup at your place, your guide takes you to explore the Carnaval Factory for a behind-the-scenes look. In this warehouse, see how the showy costumes worn in the parades are made. Admire the details of the floats that parade through the sambadrome. Then, head to the exhibition hall to learn about the history of samba and Rio's carnival, which has been celebrated for over a century. During the visit, feel the atmosphere of union and emotion that is felt during Carnival. Continue to the backstage dressing rooms, where you will have the opportunity to try on some costumes. To end this experience, a professional dancer will give a brief samba class. Finally, enjoy a delicious caipirinha before being dropped at your place.

Discover Buenos Aires’ growing urban art scene as you explore the Palermo neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Learn how local street artists have expressed their culture and creativity as you view several different graffiti artworks, then stop to enjoy a wine tasting at a local bar. Sip Malbec, Torrontes, and Pinot Noir, accompanied by a selection of “picada” – tapas-style meats, cheeses, and olives.

When in Buenos Aires, it’s a must to watch the famous tango. This dinner-tango tour allows you to experience the fast stepping dancers with excellent seats, and also provides you with a delicious dinner and drinks. You’ll watch the performance in the historical center of Buenso Aires. This tour comes with private hotel pickup and drop off, so you’ll be able to get to the show easily and on time.

Samba is part of Rio de Janeiro’s lifeblood and this tour takes you to a traditional samba school for a behind-the-scenes look at this important cultural aspect. Join a small group and visit the City of Samba, home to several schools, to see where the costumes and giant floats are created. Visit one of the schools and learn about the history of samba, see the workshops, and take a quick samba class.

Live a unique experience of transformation where you will not only get to know an important part of Medellín and its streets, but you will also enter one of its most magical places, thanks to the artistic transformation that "La Comuna 13" has undergone in recent years. Companions will tour the longest escalators in Latin America, you will have an artistic experience by seeing hundreds of graffiti that reflect art, history and transformation, they will witness authentic dance and improvisation shows and also you will enjoy with your loved ones a wonderful biche mango cream .

This tour is excellent because it covers three of Medellin's main attractions in just one day. Our guides speak English and know the deep history of each place that you will visit. Their will be opportunities to shop for souvenirs, and to take some excellent pictures throughout the tour. Medellin was ranked third place in World's Best Cities to to visit by Time Out and we would love to show you why. Here at Medellin ToursCo we are not only your tour guides, but your new friends in Colombia! Not only will you learn but you will also enjoy and experience real Colombian culture!

Located in the heart of Santiago, the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. Guarantee your entry to the museum by pre-booking your pre-admission ticket and enjoy an extensive collection of art, including textiles and masks, from ancient cultures, such as the Incas and Diaguitas.

You don’t need a full day to experience the beauty of Bariloche on this sightseeing tour of the Short Circuit. Along with a guide, head out from the city to stunning nearby landscapes including the San Pedro Peninsula, Nahuel Huapi Lake, and Myrtle Woods. Stop at vista points along the way to take full advantage of the views.

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park (closed Tuesdays), the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

Learn about the life of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, with a visit to this museum, owned and operated by some of his family members. You'll see all sorts of artifacts, from armored vehicles to furniture with built-in hiding areas, as you learn about his life and hear one perspective about his impact on the people of Medellin from a bilingual guide.

Spend a memorable night out in Quito with dinner and a performance of the renowned ‘Jacchigua’ show presented by the Ecuadorean National Folkloric Ballet. Savor a meal of haute Andean cuisine and a welcome drink before taking your seats for a brilliant display of traditional music, dancing, and costumes featuring more than 90 talented performers and special effects. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes it a safe and stress-free nightlife experience.

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this walking tour that includes snacks. Explore Costa Rica’s capital alongside a guide who alleviates the hassle of navigating, and learn about the city’s history, architecture as you taste. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews.

Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil. This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing. It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year. Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.

Visit the Roberto Burle Marx home and gardens during a half-day tour from Rio. Exploring in the company of a guide means you'll get more insight into the home of this artist and designer than you would alone. Walk through the peaceful gardens and admire the home's collection of folk art while learning about his life, work, and aesthetic. Round-trip transportation from Rio ensures a seamless day out.

Visit the only Baháʼí Temple in South America and one of the oldest and most familiar vineyards in Chile in one day. Start at the Baháʼí House of Worship : take in its unique architecture and enjoy one of the best views of Santiago with the Cordillera in the background. Afterwards, go to Viña Cousiño Macul, founded in 1856 and still in the hands of the same family. Tour its Centennial Winery, learn about the making of the icon wine ""Lota"", go down to the Underground Cava, explore the Family Cava ""La Biblioteca"" and relax in the Garden of Macul. Finish with a tasting of your best wines accompanied by charcuterie board, glass and gift bottle of rose. Are you coming between March and April? Live the harvest: harvest grapes directly on the vines, be part of the traditional grape tread and close with a tasting of Gran Reserva with charcuterie board. An experience that only exists at that time of year — don’t miss it.

Discover the lasting legacy of the Belle Epoque era in Buenos Aires on this 3-hour small-group tour. Explore Buenos Aires’ atmospheric neighborhoods, learn more about the city’s different architectural styles, and admire the most beautiful palaces. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.