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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and Street Food
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and Street Food

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Comuna 13 is currently the most visited site in all of Medellin and our company has the title of those qualified to make this tour. What does the tour include? - Local guide in Spanish or English, - Delicious Church Empanadas - Patacon with Hogao - Sausages - Mango ice cream with salt and lemon - Visit the neighborhood with the most graffiti in all of Medellin. (We will know the history behind many of these graffiti), - Visit the escalators of Comuna 13, - Visit an art gallery in Comuna 13, - Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 We will also go to a viewpoint where the entire city of Medellín is displayed, - Visit Independencia 2: this is another place full of graffiti and history, Learn about the history of the largest urban mass grave in the world, which is in Commune 13.
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  • 3 hours
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All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City

All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City

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Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose

Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose

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Sample a wide variety of Costa Rican flavors while learning about the country's cultural heritage with this San Jose walking tour. You'll shop for fruits and veggies at the Mercado Central and the Mercado Borbón, visit the National Theater and La Laguna Plaza, and try all sorts of local treats along the way.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

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Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Panamá Barcrawl - Old Town Casco Viejo

Panamá Barcrawl - Old Town Casco Viejo

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Panama City’s historic Casco Viejo boasts some of the capital’s hippest bars, but finding the best spots requires local know-how. With this bar crawl you’ll get one included drink at each of five happening places, joining a party crew of energetic guides and fellow travelers. The guides know the neighborhood, which means you can focus on having fun.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

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Totumo Mud Volcano is a one-of-a-kind attraction home to mineral-infused mud that’s reputed to have healing properties. Avoid the hassle of public transport and the expense of taxis on a stress-free trip to the the volcano, which include snacks and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll have ample time to soak in the mud bath and, unlike conventional tours from Cartagena, this excursion includes a stop at Manzanillo Beach.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour

Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour

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If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour Private or Share group tour, takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City

Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City

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Observe the monkeys during this tour from Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels included. Morning or afternoon tour times available.
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  • 4 hours
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ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

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Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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City Tour of Medellín in themed vehicles + tram ride and Metrocable

City Tour of Medellín in themed vehicles + tram ride and Metrocable

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You will start in the park of the town, the first inhabited place in the entire region, then we will enter the city where we will visit the administrative center of the Alpujarra and discover the old headquarters of the Antioquia railway and the monument to the race, we continue our tour on foot through the different streets of the center where we will arrive by the Tram so later you can take an innovative ride on the cable metro, a unique cable car that brings the neighborhoods of the city closer, the Botero Park will host our visit to delight us with the more than 20 sculptures that adorn its surroundings. there to the barefoot park everything will be laughter and history while we get to experience 4 of our five senses in this zen culture park in the heart of the city and our last stop will be the Paisa town, an iconic replica of a typical Antioquian town built with the remains of the town that sank in the peñol.
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  • 2 hours 40 minutes
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Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

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Many visitors to Cusco rush through the city on the way to Machu Picchu. But the ancient capital of the Incas deserves more of your time. This half-day, small-group tour takes you to all of Cusco's most-important landmarks, including the main square and the temple of Coricancha, as well as the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Freedom Tour of Palenque

Freedom Tour of Palenque

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If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Colombia, this 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal. With a knowledgeable local tour guide you'll visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.
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  • 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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Private Santiago City Half Day Tour

Private Santiago City Half Day Tour

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Explore Santiago on a private vehicle tour that introduces you to some of the city's main sights. Pass by a variety of landmarks, see colonial architecture, and visit Mercado Central. When booking, you have the option to select a morning or afternoon departure time, plus choose to visit either Santa Lucia Hill (Cerro Santa Lucia), San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal), or both.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Private or Small Group Tour of the City and Panama Canal

Private or Small Group Tour of the City and Panama Canal

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If this is your first time in Panamá, you will love this service. Get to know the most iconic places of the city and its history, you´ll get the change to walk through our colourful streets and also to take pictures. Our tour guides will guide you on this amazing trip and on any other activity you´d like to make.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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La Leona Waterfall Hike

La Leona Waterfall Hike

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Discover hidden waterfalls and jungle trails around the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano on this affordable guided hike from Liberia. Remove the guesswork and see the area’s best-kept secrets with a local guide who knows the way through rain forest, canyons, and rivers. The moderate hike reaches a stunning waterfall and natural swimming pool where you can go for a refreshing swim.
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  • 3 hours
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3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

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Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's favelas, Rocinha. Follow your resident guide to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face.
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  • 3 hours
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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

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See Antigua from above on this half-day ATV discovery tour, where you’ll journey up into the mountains on a quest to get the best view for sunset. You’ll start at El Cerro de la Cruz, the popular lookout spot, before heading to a local eco-lodge and avocado plantation in a little village in the mountains. You’ll then journey onto Hobbitenango, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world.
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  • 1 hour 45 minutes
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Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras

Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras

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This tour of Roatan Island in Honduras is designed for travelers who want to customize the experience to include just their personal top priority destinations and activities. Visit the Butterfly Gardens, Gumbalimba Monkey Park, Iguana Farm, Carambola Botanical Garden, or Daniel's Sloth Hangout. Tour Mahogany Bay, French Harbor, West End, or West Bay. Relax on Tabyana Beach. It's up to you.
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  • 10 hours 45 minutes
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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

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Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active—and most popular—in all of Guatemala. Stationed some 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level, this destination is an ideal spot for travelers who want an easy hike, epic views, and some memorable stories. This tour allows you the comfort and ease of pre-arranged transportation to ensure you get the most out of your hike.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Premium Tigre Delta and San Isidro Tour from Buenos Aires
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Premium Tigre Delta and San Isidro Tour from Buenos Aires

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Escape the city for a tour of the Tigre River Delta and San Isidro from Buenos Aires, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Admire the cobblestone streets and grand mansions of San Isidro, then enjoy a cruise around the canals and islands of the idyllic Tigre Delta. During the tour, you'll also see the fruit market and the cathedral, and try some hand-made empanadas.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Lima City Walking Tour with Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

Lima City Walking Tour with Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group

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Get acquainted with the rich regal history of Lima on an educational sightseeing tour of the Peruvian capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the ambient tangle of Lima’s historical center; gaze at the fabulous façade of the Presidential Palace; descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery; and admire the ancient Dominicans Tower. Enrich your knowledge of Lima’s fascinating past on this enriching excursion.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Roatan Monkey & Sloth Tour with Chocolate and Rum Tasting

Roatan Monkey & Sloth Tour with Chocolate and Rum Tasting

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Featuring a chocolate and rum tasting, as well as the opportunity to see monkeys and sloths up close, this Roatan tour is the perfect way to spend a few hours in Honduras. You'll be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle and taken to Coxen Hole, where you'll have the chance to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Public Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure

Public Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure

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Part of what makes Costa Rica the world's premier destination for ecotourism is its extensive coastlines. Explore the waters off Guanacaste aboard the Blue Dolphin, a 40-foot catamaran that slices through the surf and offers a fully stocked bar, paddle boards and kayaks for your enjoyment. Breathe in the salt spray and keep a lookout for dolphins, turtles, whales, and spectacular coastal views.
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  • 5 hours
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Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires

Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires

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Squeeze all of Buenos Aires’ most visited sights into one small-group city tour, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Admire the iconic Casa Rosada presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo and stroll down the grand Avenida de Mayo, then explore the cobblestone streets of historic San Telmo, the birthplace of the tango. Head to La Boca to snap photos of the brightly painted houses along Caminito street, then explore the buzzing port of Puerto Madero and pay a visit to the impressive Recoleta Cemetery, home to Evita’s grave.
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  • 3 hours
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and Street Food
"Really nice tour of Comuna 13. Esteban did a great job providing context of the area. Highly recommended!"..."
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All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City
"Friendly staff, fun and relaxing. The music was good and we had fun with the dancing. The food could be improved."..."
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Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose
"Tye tour and tour guide were bjth amazing. The young woman, whos name currently eludes me was very professional, knowledgeable and well spoken. I would recommend to friends and family."..."
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Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
"We had a great time on this tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We saw so many animals and really enjoyed the scope the guide had so we could see better. Great experience!"..."
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Panamá Barcrawl - Old Town Casco Viejo
"This was sooooo much fun! We had a great time seeing all the nightlife and the tour guides were amazing !"..."
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Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena
"Esa and Juan were great. Highly recommend. Services such as massage and rinse off in the lake are included in your price."..."
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Half Day City and Panama Canal Tour
"With the exception of spending 20 minutes at a Marina and a small walk through Casco Viejo, a majority of this tour was the Panama Canal. If you are looking to learn about and see the canal, this is the tour for you! Otherwise, the rest of the tour is pretty uneventful. I did enjoy it, though."..."
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Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City
"Great tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. We recommend this tour. The 2pm starts early enough to get dinner."..."
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ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco
"Beautiful country side, fun ride on the ATVs. Mountain ranges are amazing, Inca ruins and salt mines are cool."..."
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City Tour of Medellín in themed vehicles + tram ride and Metrocable
"We had an amazing time our tour guide was amazing very respectful and knowledgeable. We got to see lots of interesting places. We took our tour on a chiva is like an old fashioned bus a 42 Ford. It was amazing We enjoyed it very much. It is always nice to live a tip$ they work very hard. Thank you…… definitely coming back 🇨🇴❤️"..."
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Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
"Great time and Tito was so great at explaining everything! Very personalized tour with an extra special stop at the end to see some alpacas"..."
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Freedom Tour of Palenque
"Eric was an amazing tour guide who was really engaging in his storytelling of the Palenque community and also really fun at the same time. Probably the best part of my trip and lunch was the best food I had in Colombia"..."
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Private Santiago City Half Day Tour
"Very thorough tour. Outstanding tour guide. Daniel was pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. He showed us the main sites of the city and gave us some insights that we would not otherwise have had."..."
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Private or Small Group Tour of the City and Panama Canal
"Jose went out of his way to find coffee from the area for my husband to try. He explained everything very thoroughly so we could understand and always asked if we had any questions. Was very satisfied with the tour and Jose."..."
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La Leona Waterfall Hike
"SO MUCH FUN!!!! Our wonderful guides were great. They made the hike fun and exciting but also helped my 9 year old daughter when the terrain was tough. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. According to my 13 year old, “it was epic!”"..."
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3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
"So interesting ! The guide is really nice. We did a tour of the rocinha favela and finished in a bar to drink caeperina 🤪 definitely recommand it"..."
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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour
"I had so much fun!!! Gio was an excellent guide and mister man knew who to get that social media content 😊😜 no but really it was such a fun experience with beautiful sights, big smiles, and adrenaline!"..."
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Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras
"Experienced the best places Roatan had to offer, absolutely beautiful! Jeff was our driver and took us to the best places. Our family had a great time, will do again."..."
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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
"Great trip. Comfortable shuttle bus up and back to hotel. Guide on the mountain was lovely. Hike was quite hard with only a couple of stops on the way up. The horses follow you in case you give up and need a ‘taxi’ haha. Great views from the top as well. Recommend"..."
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Premium Tigre Delta and San Isidro Tour from Buenos Aires
"I really enjoyed the cruise down the Tigre Delta. It is really a unique places with all the homes on stilts and people living along a water way. I also enjoyed the lunch at a nice restaurant and the great information from our tour guide Anita."..."
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Lima City Walking Tour with Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group
"Junior was a wonderful tour guide that spoke and understood English well. Driver was safe and knowledgeable as well. Tour was thorough and Junior provide insight we might not have otherwise known."..."
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Roatan Monkey & Sloth Tour with Chocolate and Rum Tasting
"Awesome experience. The animals were great and the Rum and chocolate were both delicious. Our tour guide was super friendly and we had a great time. Thank you so much for the hospitality"..."
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Public Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure
"Excellent and caring service. All 3 gentlemen onboard were attentive and thoughtful, always keeping safety in mind. It would be nice to have more than one SUP and kayak for a full tour. Food was simple and excellent."..."
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Small-Group City Tour of Buenos Aires
"The Tour Guide "Elina", was very narrative & detailed in explaining the history to us. Adding a little humour to her narration, she is simply a natural in what she does. Well done & keep up the good work!"..."
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