TACA - Travel Deals

You don’t hear or read much about Nicaragua these days. That is probably a good thing. It means that the violence and uncertainty that hung over the Central American country for years has declined and a return to quiet normalcy has resumed. It means the earthquakes, hurricanes and floods that have hit the country with such frequency have not been headline makers in recent years.

You also don’t hear or read about Nicaragua being a tourist destination, but it can be a wonderful country to visit. Hot, steamy, underdeveloped and geographically challenged, Nicaragua is not everyone’s idea of paradise. It is, however, a country that has a rich culture and a relaxed way of life that is inviting to the visitor. You won’t find a lot of glitz in Nicaragua. You will, at times, probably feel a bit uncomfortable. If you are looking for an affordable place to visit that is not overrun with tourists, it just might have your name written all over it.

TACA has some outstanding deals on flights from Miami to Managua. Combine the cheap tickets with some very reasonably priced accommodations and you can have yourself a grand old time.

If you look at a map it might seem like South America is a long way from the United States. But when you fly to the continent you’ll actually find that it doesn’t take that long. In fact, South America is very accessible.

This is welcome news to those who have a fear of flying, as well as those who simply want to experience the uniqueness and wonders of the South American countries. South America is a fascinating continent. You have the physically large Portuguese speaking Brazil surrounded by largely Spanish speaking nations. You have the relatively well off Chile and Argentina. And there is the relatively poor Bolivia and Peru. You have some of the driest land on this planet and one of the few remaining massive rainforests.

Indeed, South America offers up diversity of pleasures and with its proximity to the United States you can even sometimes fly there for less than a fortune. TACA has the current deal of the day with cheap flights to South America from Miami. Just be forewarned that their deals always come with a bunch of restrictions. If you can make them work into your schedule you should be enjoying things in South America in no time.

Lowest fares to vacation paradise

Quick, what is the largest city in Central America? If you answered “Guatemala City”, give yourself a big pat on the pack. If you answered anything else, well, don’t worry you probably weren’t alone. Even though it is the largest city with more than 5 million residents, Guatemala City is often overlooked when people think about traveling to Central America. It shouldn’t be.

Like many large cities in Latin America, Guatemala City has its share of grime, but it also has areas of beauty. The cities many old churches lend architectural charm to the bustling city with the Cerrito del Carmen, Catedral Metropilitana, Calvario and Iglesia de Santo Domingo all worth a visit.

There are also many fine museums in Guatemala City including the Ixchel Museum of Tradional Costumes, Popul Vuh Museum – which has great pre-Hispanic Mayan archaeological items – and the Archaeology and Ethnology Museum, home of the famous Tikal mask.

While in Guatemala City you’ll also want to check out the textile shops, which are famous for their colorful patterns.

Flights to Guatemala City and Central America are very reasonable right now thanks to TACA airlines. Now’s your chance to see Central America’s largest city and to learn more about its residents’ dynamic way of life.