拉丁美洲的十大旅遊度假勝地(上)
For those of you enjoying summer vacations, and for those us making plans for our vacation when winter ends, here is a great list of places to visit in Latin America. If you can't visit Europe, it doesn't mean you have to stay local for your holidays! For the purposes of this list, I have generally left out more frequently-visited spots such as Cancun, Acapulco, Costa Rica and Miami (considered by many to be part of Latin America) in the hope that people will want to venture beyond the tourist route and explore the real soul of this immense, diverse and beautiful part of the world. Feel free to share your own favorite Latin American travel experiences.
對於享受盛夏假日或者當冬天結束準備出遊的人們來說，以下的名單非常之棒，列出了十大拉丁美洲的好去處。如果你不能出遊歐洲，這並不意味着你就得留在本國度過假日。出於寫這一名單的初衷，我一般都省略了一些遊客們常去的一些旅遊景點，比如說坎昆，阿卡普爾科，哥斯達黎加和邁阿密（許多人都認爲它是拉丁美洲的一部分），這樣人們就可以在旅行線路以外冒險，探索這五彩繽紛大千世界的奧祕和靈魂。你可以盡情地分享你最喜歡的拉丁美洲之旅。n Region, Guatemala
10.佩騰省，危地馬拉
Take one of the direct international flights into Flores to explore this wondrous region. From the cobblestone streets of colonial Flores to the imposing Mayan ruins of Tikal, Peten offers an affordable and safe alternative for visitors to Guatemala. On a steamy summer day, you can dip into the cool waters of Lake Peten Itza or tour the caves of Ak'tun Kan. And make sure you take away some of the great local habanero chile salsa, unless you're just too afraid of it.
坐一班直達航班飛去弗洛雷斯省，去探索這個奇妙仙境吧。從古老殖民地弗洛雷斯省的鵝軟石街道到壯美的瑪雅遺蹟蒂卡爾，危地馬拉之旅十分安全而且費用不高。在炎炎夏日，你可以舒適地泡在佩騰伊察湖的涼水裏或者去遊覽一番Actun Kan(傳說中的巨蛇之洞）。而且你一定要帶回去一些當地著名的魔鬼辣椒醬，除非連你自己都怕得不行。
r de Uyuni, Bolivia
9.烏尤尼鹽沼，玻利維亞
The world's largest salt flat is located in Bolivia, and it offers one of the most unique landscapes on the planet. The Salar de Uyuni covers over 12,000 sq km, and the salt is over 10 meters thick in the center, creating in effect a salt tundra. In summer, the salt planes are a completely flat and bone-dry expanse, but in the wet season, it is covered with a thin sheet of water that is still drivable. Rent a land rover for a camping trip, or stay in a hotel that's completely made of salt! Definitely for the more seasoned trekker, but a truly unforgettable experience. You'll probably never walk on the moon, but in Uyuni, you'll come pretty close.
世界上最大的鹽場位於玻利維亞，它是地球上最獨特的風景線之一。天空之境烏尤尼鹽沼綿延一萬兩千多公里，中部的鹽層達十米多厚，創造了鹽苔原的奇景。夏天，鹽沼平坦如砥，氣候極爲乾燥，但是一到雨季，鹽沼上覆蓋上一層薄薄的水，人們可以駕車駛過湖面。租一輛路虎去野營或者住在完全由鹽磚建造的賓館裏！對於經驗豐富的旅行者來說絕對是不二之選，而且也是一次難忘的經歷。也許你永遠不可能在月球上行走，但是在烏尤尼鹽沼，你可以感覺到月球離你是如此地接近。s del Toro, Panama
8.博卡斯德爾託羅,巴拿馬
If you're like me and passionately detest the hordes of tourists one associates with Costa Rica or other destinations, Panama might be a great alternative for you. Bocas del Toro is a small archipelago on the country's western coast. Remote and difficult to access even today, the region's indigenous and West African cultures have flourished over the centuries, and one usually hears more English or Creole than Spanish here. Check out nearby Red Frog beach for a quiet getaway, or take in some great snorkling in the reefs. Stay too long, and you're likely to stay for good.
如果你像我一樣，不喜歡跟隨成羣的遊客去哥斯達黎加或者其他景點，那麼巴拿馬就是黃金之選。博卡斯德爾託羅是巴拿馬西海岸的一個小羣島。它地處偏僻，時至今日也很難到達，島上土著和西非的文化繁榮了幾個世紀，在那裏聽到的更多的是英語或者克里奧爾語，而不是西班牙語。去附近的紅蛙海灘走走看看，靜靜地釋放自己的心情。也可以在羣礁中潛水。待得久了，或許你會一輩子待在這裏！sco state, Mexico
7.哈利斯科州，墨西哥
If there is such thing as a perfect climate, you'll likely find it in Jalisco. Most come to Jalisco for the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, and it is undoubtedly a beautiful place. But if that's not your thing, stay in the historic center of Guadalajara for some great food, music and museums – Old Mexico at its finest. Or tour the Jose Cuervo distillery for some free samples. You can also find less-crowded beaches like Barra de Navidad, La Manzanilla or San Patricio. Jalisco has much to offer, and you could easily spend weeks wandering around without even leaving the state.
如果說世界上哪裏有完美的氣候，那麼非墨西哥的哈利斯科州莫屬。大多數人去哈利斯科州是衝着巴亞爾塔港的陽光海灘，它無疑是個美麗的地方。但是如果它不是你的菜，你可以在瓜達拉哈拉的歷史中心品嚐美食，聽聽音樂，逛逛博物館——看看墨西哥舊城最美的地方。或者去金快活釀酒廠轉轉，免費品嚐一下龍舌蘭美酒。當然你也可以找些人比較少的海灘玩耍，比如說巴拉德納維達，聖帕特里西奧和曼薩尼約。哈利斯科州好玩的地方太多了，你要花上好幾周的時間才能把它逛個遍。de Janeiro, Brazil
6.里約熱內盧，巴西
Founded in the 16th Century as a fortification against French pirates stalking the Portuguese trade routes, Rio has become one of those places whose very name conjures images of steamy tropical nights, sensual Latin rhythms and beautiful, scantily-clad women. And that's pretty accurate. Take in the Carnival atmosphere of the "cidade maravilhosa" along Impanema or Copacabana beach, or a panoramic flight around Sugarloaf Mountain in a helicopter (well worth it). Sadly, Rio does have a reputation for crime, and you should take certain precautions while visiting, but don't let it keep you away.
里約熱內盧建於16世紀，當時是抵禦法國海盜追蹤葡萄牙商路所建的堡壘。現在里約熱內盧已經發展成爲激情的熱帶之夜，動感的拉丁音樂和衣着暴露的美女的歡樂天堂。這樣評價的確無可厚非。沿着科帕卡巴納海灘或者英潘內瑪海灘感受下這座"美麗城市"的狂歡節氣氛或者在直升機上鳥瞰麪包山的全景（也是值得一試的）。不幸的是，里約熱內盧社會治安不好，遊覽時務必謹慎小心，但是別讓這一點把你嚇跑了。翻譯：高陳影 來源：前十網
