A great way to swim in two oceans, touch the rich nature of a distant continent and find yourself in a bright and colorful summer in the middle of gray and slushy autumn or frosty winter is to buy a ticket for a cruise in South America. To get acquainted with the diverse culture of the peoples inhabiting Ecuador and Chile, learn to dance samba at the carnival in Rio, penetrate the secrets of the Maya in ancient Guatemalan cities and taste all the wines of Argentina - this is just a small part of the opportunities that a sea cruise provides for an inquisitive traveler.
Panama and Canal
The birthplace of the famous sun hats, which will be indispensable on cruises in South America, is not Panama at all, but the small town of Becal in the Yucatan in Mexico. Its inhabitants are still engaged in this simple craft, and Bekal's trademark is a large stone hat on one of the central streets.
Headdresses woven from palm leaves during the construction of the Panama Canal became famous. There, workers and engineers wore them with pleasure, and therefore the hats were called panama hats.
By the way, many cruises in America - South or North - start off the Mexican coast and pass along this famous structure, which made the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific much closer. The canal was built at the beginning of the twentieth century, but the project is still considered one of the most difficult in history. More than 80 kilometers of the Panama Canal, three gateway systems and scenic shores make the journey fun and interesting.
To the rhythm of the dance
South America is a continent where the most cheerful people on planet Earth live. Only here you can see the real performance of tango, which is home to Argentina. For those who like it hot, there is the Brazilian carnival, where passions simmer for several days. For a day, colorful columns pass along the sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, where both guests and participants get an unforgettable experience.
Cruises in South America also include acquaintance with the richest nature of the continent. Passing along the coast of Chile or Argentina, travelers can watch the dancing of southern right whales that live here and allow pleasure craft to come very close to feeding grounds.
For fans of the study of historical and cultural heritage, each city on the itineraries of any cruises in South America is like a luxurious colorful album, which contains unique illustrations of cathedrals and squares, palaces and monuments, art galleries and museums.
