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Our offices in Colombia are located in the principal cities:? Barranquilla, Medellín, and Bogotá.

Colombia is a country divided by deserts, mountain ranges, rivers, and jungles. Thanks to this diverse topology and its according climates, it became a country that bursts of diversity in any sense of the word.?

Colombian culture is so unique and fascinating wherever you go in the country. While traveling you might notice the cultural nuances between regions. They are reflected in their local music, art expressions, language, food, sports, and festivals among others.?Music is a very important part of Colombian culture, with Cumbia and Vallenato enjoyed country-wide. Shakira is famously from this Latin American country, as is Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a famous figure in Colombian literature. Colombian art is often synonymous with Fernando Botero.?

Places to visit near our offices

Medellín

Medellín is Colombia’s second-largest city, and is famous for its flower festival, warm climate, Botero Museum, and a metropolitan feel. Medellín has several unique things to do and see.

Nearby Guatapé, for example, has a 650-foot (198-meter) rock protruding out of the flat lands, where you can climb over 700 steps and discover the “best view in the world.” Medellín is a lively city with plazas, colorful graffiti, exceptional transportation links, and unique museums.?

Barranquilla

Joy, music, and tradition are very much a part of this Colombian city. Each of its squares and streets are full of joy, so every day feels like a real carnival. ?

The charm, warmth, and energy of the people of Barranquilla captivate the city's visitors.

If you want to enjoy all the area's natural beauty, you must visit Bocas de Ceniza, a marvelous place where the Magdalena River meets the Caribbean Sea. his place is definitely photo-worthy. The Barranquilla Zoo is another interesting place to visit.

It has 550 animals of 140 different species, some of which are in danger of extinction, such as the eagle, the condor, the flamingo, the manatee, and the spectacled bear. The Golden Gate park (el Gran Malecón), which extends about three miles along the west bank of the Magdalena River, is also worth visiting. The area offers a variety of culinary, sports, cultural, and recreational activities.?

Walled city of Cartagena?

Cartagena is a city located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. At the end of the 16th century, the city constructed a wall to protect its inhabitants from being robbed by pirates. The wall still stands today and has become a spectacle of the city and its colorful architecture. Cartagena’s wall is complemented by its forts, built to protect from French and British invasion. Today you can walk along the wall, around the forts, and take in the city’s unique Spanish colonial buildings.?

Tayrona National Park?

Tayrona National Park is located close to the city of Santa Marta, on the Caribbean coast. Tayrona National Park is a sacred area for the local indigenous community of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The park boasts some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, backed by the rainforest and the snowcapped mountains of the Sierra Nevada.?

Bogotá

Bogotá is the gateway to South America, one of the Latin American hubs for entrepreneurs, and a city with a wide variety of international corporate opportunities. Bogotá is the largest city in Colombia and the third-largest in the Americas. It covers an area of almost 2,000 km2 and has a population of more than seven million people.

The city is also very green thanks to its parks and the hills that extend along its eastern boundary, dwarfed by their two highest points, Monserrate and Guadalupe. The landscape that the people of Bogotá enjoy daily—the sea of green that makes up the Andes mountain range, rising up in the east—would be nearly impossible to find in any other large city.??

Salt Cathedral?

First constructed in 1816 by the miners working within the salt mine as an area to pray, the Salt Cathedral has developed dramatically into a major tourist attraction on the outskirts of Bogotá. Located in Zipaquirá, 32 miles (52 kilometers) from Colombia’s capital, Bogotá. The Salt Cathedral is made up of a number of attractions including a 3,000-seat cathedral, the seven stations of the cross, a climbing wall, 3D movie theater, museum, art gallery and café.

Our office in Ecuador is located in Guayaquil.?

Guayaquil, The Pearl of the Pacific is the largest city in Ecuador and the most populous city; It is the country's main port and one of the main business centers of South America.

In addition, this city, located on the banks of the mighty river Guayas, offers a variety of attractions for the increasingly demanding influx of visitors: from historic sites to modern reclaimed areas, where you can enjoy pleasant walks and an intense life night.?

The province of Guayaquil is rich in culinary traditions, among them they prepare foods that you just can’t miss, winch include seafood dishes prepared ecuadorian style ofall kinds. The same goes for their different dishes like rice with seafood /arroz con mariscos and their seafood casseroles /cazuela con mariscos. Not only the food of the sea is present but also thedelicious roasted beefs / carnes asadas with menestra.?

Places to visit near our office

Malecón 2000?

The main attraction of this city is the Malecon 2000 (or Malecón Simon Bolivar), an ambitious urban regeneration project covering 2.5 on the banks of the Guayas River. This boardwalk begins at the old South market, now known as Crystal Palace, a building dating from the early twentieth century. During the walk also various entertainment centers like colorful gardens, restaurants and stores, and several historic monuments. Perhaps the most representative of these monuments is La Rotonda, an icon of the city, representing the interview between Jose de San Martin Simon Bolivar, which marked the beginning of the South American Independence. In addition, you can also visit the Moorish Tower or Clock Tower, built in 1930.

Santa Ana Hill?

At the end of the seawall will find the Anthropological Museum and Contemporary Art (MAAC), which has several rooms of permanent and temporary exhibitions, and is located at the foot of the emblematic Santa Ana hill. This hill is one of the natural viewpoints of the city and you can access it after climbing 456 steps, located on one side of the colorful houses in the neighborhood Las Pe?as. At the top of the hill you will find a charming little church and a lighthouse from where you have a breathtaking view of the city and the Guayas River. The neighborhood Las Penas is also known as the bohemian neighborhood of the city, because here there are several cafes ideal for a cocktail while enjoying live music presentation.?

Malecón El Salado?

Another major regeneration works in Guayaquil is the Malecón del Salado, which connects to the Malecón 2000 through Nueve de Octubre Avenue. This boardwalk runs the banks of the estuary Salado and has several attractions, including a variety of sources with water games, places for public spectacles, a suspension bridge and more. It is a recreation of Guayaquil and a major tourist attraction.?

Monta?ita

Monta?ita, Ecuador is considered one of the best beaches in Ecuador’s south coast, and it is the perfect place to learn how to surf, or challenge yourself with huge waves if you are already a pro, or just relax and do absolutely nothing on the beach.?

Our office in Mexico is located in Mexico City

Mexico City culture is influenced by ancient civilizations and European colonization, Mexico City has a vibrant mosaic of cultures that colors its art, food, and language. The proud residents celebrate their heritage daily with practices fusing ancient and modern traditions. Music and dancing define the modern lifestyle in Mexico City—mariachi, salsa dancing, Norte?o music, and more.

Specific to Mexico, the Day of the Dead's parades and fiestas bring out the youthful population to celebrate life and death. The city's party culture starts on Thursday, fondly called little Friday, and can range from salsa dancing to boat parties to mariachi festivals.

Mexico City is best known for its variety of street foods like tacos, tortas, pambazo, and tacos. Mexico City also has many well-known traditional sweets including churros with hot chocolate and sweet bread.?

Places to visit near our office

The Floating Gardens of Xochimilco?

Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood is a gorgeous network of wide canals and ancient, man-made floating islands. Though the Aztecs built these islands to grow crops, today they're used as massive, floating flower gardens.?

El Museo Frida Kahlo?

Mexico City is filled with incredible museums (more than 150!) and Museo Frida Kahlo is among the most popular. Located in the quiet Coyoacan neighborhood, visitors can learn about Kahlo’s life and enjoy her art, ensconced in the “blue house” that she called home.?

The Ancient Pyramids of Teotihuacan?

The ancient Mayans built the Teotihuacan pyramids nearly 2,000 years ago—and they're just as stunning today as they were back then. Locals tell us that the site is more than just pyramids. It's an entire ancient city lost in time.

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Our offices in South Africa will be located in Johannesburg and Cape Town.?

South Africa has been famously referred to as the rainbow nation because it is made up of so many diverse cultures and religions. South Africans are passionate about music, often using song and dance to express social and political ideas. Most of South Africa's landscape is made up of high, flat areas called plateaus. These lands are covered with rolling grasslands, called highveld, and tree-dotted plains called bushveld.?

Places to visit near our offices

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city and the cultural and economic capital of Africa.

Commonly referred to as “Joburg” or “Jozi” it has the world’s largest urban forest, is the wealthiest city on the continent, and is home to the tallest building in Africa.

At least a dozen different languages are in widespread daily use in Johannesburg. The majority of the white population is of English and Afrikaans descent, but the city also includes substantial Portuguese, Greek, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Lebanese communities.?

The Apartheid Museum?

The Apartheid Museum graphically portrays the apartheid story through photos, artifacts, newspaper clippings, chilling personal accounts, and film footage. The sights and sounds of the apartheid era assail visitors as they move through the thought-provoking permanent exhibits on an emotional journey through South Africa's history.?

Constitution Hill??

Constitution Hill is a former prison, which provides fascinating insight into South Africa's history. At the site, you can explore provocative exhibits at the Number Four museum, the Women's Gaol museum, and the Old Fort Museum.?

Gold Reef City

Gold Reef City, eight kilometers from the city center, takes you back to the gold rush days through a series of thrilling theme park rides and historical exhibits. This family-friendly attraction hosts reproductions of buildings and businesses from the era, and you can also tour a disused shaft of the Crown Mines, one of the richest gold-mines in the world.?

Soweto & Mandela House

Soweto (an abbreviation for Southwestern Townships) lies 20 kilometers southwest of Johannesburg and offers a journey into the soul of the fight for freedom. Popular attractions to visit here are Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum.?

Cape Town

Cape Town (fondly called the Mother City) in particular is the oldest, and also one of the most culturally diverse, cities in South Africa.

Considered a gateway to Africa at large, this bustling, beautiful metropolis hosts a unique and exciting mix of first and third world cultures.

Best of all, each has influenced the historical architecture and exquisite cuisine you can enjoy when you’re in Cape Town.??

Table Mountain – For the mesmerizing views

Part of a national park of the same name, Table Mountain allows you a breathtaking view of Cape Town and surroundings. Reaching its top (1,086 meters) itself is an experience to cherish, as you will be stumbling upon picturesque vista. The best way to reach the pinnacle is through the ingenuous cableway, which has revolving cabins so you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.?

Boulders Beach – Frolic around with the penguins??

This list of places to explore in Cape Town stays incomplete without mentioning the Boulders Beach, where you can swim and have a good beach time with more than 2000 African penguins. The other name of these penguins are ‘jackass’, since their chirps sound similar to bray of donkeys. This is an easily accessible attraction, even if you’re traveling with senior citizens as there’s a wheelchair accessible path as well.?

Muizenberg Beach – A warmer, colorful beach?

Located in the suburbs of Cape, Muizenberg Beach is among major Cape Town tourist attractions and will steal your heart with not only its coastal beauty, but also the colorful huts on the shore. This is a warmer beach compared to Clifton, and thus must be a pick if you’re looking for swimming or surfing; in fact, Muizenberg Beach is from where the surfing culture began in the country.?

Bo-Kaap – Splash of colors??

Also known as the Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap is among the most colorful places to see in Cape Town. With its brightly painted buildings and cobblestone streets, this place is a melting pot of cultures, though you’ll find more Muslim shrines around. Some of the buildings in this area date back to the 18th century and the museum exhibits 19th-century furniture which was used in Cape Town houses during the period.

Our office in Argentina will be located in Buenos Aires.

Argentina boasts incredibly diverse climates and geography, ranging from subtropical jungle in the north down to arctic conditions in the south. You have miles of coastline, the towering Andes, desert regions, and some of the most fertile farmlands in the world. With a population of almost 45 million, it is home to modern cities, quaint villages, and everything in between.??

Places to visit near our offices

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the most popular tourist destination city in South America and is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity.

Place where is easy to find something new and exciting to do; shopping in the elegant commercial district of La Recoleta

Experience an incredible tango display in San Telmo, visit the trendy bars in the Palermo and Las Canitas neighborhoods

Enjoy the beauty of Caminito’s colorfully painted houses, or just wander through the Sunday antiques markets, there is always something exciting and intriguing to do in Buenos Aires.?

Puerto Madero Neighborhood

The most beautiful and most prestigious neighborhood of the city, located in the heart of the capital.?

La Boca?

Another tourist neighborhood with many colorful houses, souvenir shops and gauchos. The interesting thing is that La Boca is rarely visited by locals, but the number of foreign visitors here is always incredibly high. If you want to enjoy the famous contrasts of Latin America, what to visit in Buenos Aires you now know.

Obelisk

The modern monument, built more than 70 years ago and striving 70 meters high, is a symbol of the Argentine capital.

An iconic place of choice for all kinds of formal and informal celebrations: Christmas processions, acrobatic group performances, celebrations of the Argentine soccer team’s victory, etc.

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