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Virtual travel in Latin America
In the latest of our virtual travel tours we head to Latin America. Check out some of the highlights.
Un-ruined views
In real life, Peruvian authorities have closed the ancient Inca site Machu Picchu. In the virtual world, however, you’re granted access into every nook and cranny of this mountaintop citadel. Better still, the audio guide will ensure you know exactly what you're looking at – https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu
Step back in time
Mayan history can be lapped up at the virtual version of Mexico's famous Chichén Itzá. Whether you want to stand at the bottom of the Kukulkan Pyramid, fly over the complex in a helicopter to see the temples from the top, or want to take a deep dive into the site's history - then this tour is for you - https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Chichen-Itza-Mexico/
Get-a-lap of this
With sea lions and marine iguanas crowding the shores, sharks and whales hogging the waters and even penguins splashing in the shallows, the Galápagos Islands are probably the best place to go if you want guaranteed wildlife sightings. Expect up-close, 360-degree encounters with the most popular of the island's residents. There's even a 'street view', allowing you to tour the archipelago at your own pace and in a direction of your choosing - https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/galapagos-islands/
Go with the flow
Spanning two countries and forming a sequence of drops that stretch for almost three km - and combining to create huge plumes of mist, and a deafening sound - standing at the top of the Iguazu Falls makes for a thrilling adventure - https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Brasil-Argentina-Iguazu-Falls-2012/
Sink into your seat
The Rio Negro Basin in the Brazilian Amazon is a true wilderness. The thick jungle may be remote, but it's filled with cultural and wildlife experiences. Way off the beaten track, it's the very stuff adventure is made of - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/amazon/
In real life, Peruvian authorities have closed the ancient Inca site Machu Picchu. In the virtual world, however, you’re granted access into every nook and cranny of this mountaintop citadel. Better still, the audio guide will ensure you know exactly what you're looking at – https://www.youvisit.com/tour/machupicchu
Step back in time
Mayan history can be lapped up at the virtual version of Mexico's famous Chichén Itzá. Whether you want to stand at the bottom of the Kukulkan Pyramid, fly over the complex in a helicopter to see the temples from the top, or want to take a deep dive into the site's history - then this tour is for you - https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Chichen-Itza-Mexico/
Get-a-lap of this
With sea lions and marine iguanas crowding the shores, sharks and whales hogging the waters and even penguins splashing in the shallows, the Galápagos Islands are probably the best place to go if you want guaranteed wildlife sightings. Expect up-close, 360-degree encounters with the most popular of the island's residents. There's even a 'street view', allowing you to tour the archipelago at your own pace and in a direction of your choosing - https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/galapagos-islands/
Go with the flow
Spanning two countries and forming a sequence of drops that stretch for almost three km - and combining to create huge plumes of mist, and a deafening sound - standing at the top of the Iguazu Falls makes for a thrilling adventure - https://www.airpano.com/360photo/Brasil-Argentina-Iguazu-Falls-2012/
Sink into your seat
The Rio Negro Basin in the Brazilian Amazon is a true wilderness. The thick jungle may be remote, but it's filled with cultural and wildlife experiences. Way off the beaten track, it's the very stuff adventure is made of - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/amazon/