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Situated at the confluence of two navigable rivers, Valdivia is one of the south's most charismatic cities. Nearby Spanish forts at Corral and Niebla are reminders of the city's importance during the colonial era, when it was one of few fortified cities maintained by the Spanish in Mapuche Indian territory; subtle German architecture dates from the late 19th-century influx of European immigrants. The Rio Cruces Nature Sanctuary, a protected wetlands north of the city, is home to a variety of aquatic birds and is a favorite destination for boat trips.

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Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and one of the world's great cities. Its atractions are those of a major cosmipolitan center: architecture, night-life, restaurants, theater, music, and flaneurism.

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Cancun is located off the northeast point of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula directly south of New Orleans, Louisiana, with unparalleled natural attractions: powdery white sand and coral beaches, and turquoise Caribbean waters. The average temperature in April is 26.7 C (80.06 F). There are over two hundred restaurants offering Yucatan specialties, Mexican and international food. It is easy to arrange excursions to important archeological Maya sites such as Chichen-Itza, Tulum, and Coba. There are direct flights and good air connections to many cities in Mexico and abroad.

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Punta del Este is one of South America's top coastal resorts, located one hour East of Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Valparaíso is located 110 kms. west of Santiago, the capital city of Chile. Close to Valparaíso is Viña del Mar, one of the main beach resorts of Chile. Together, they have more than a million inhabitants, being the third largest urban area in the country.

Valparaíso is a picturesque city with houses and cable cars climbing the hills that surround the bay. Valparaíso hosts the National Congress and is one of the two busiest ports in Chile. On the other hand, Viña del Mar, ``the Garden City'', is one of the main turistic attractions in Chile with nice beaches, green areas, a casino, hotels and many restaurants.