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.
对于享受盛夏假日或者当冬天结束准备出游的人们来说，以下的名单非常之棒，列出了十大拉丁美洲的好去处。如果你不能出游欧洲，这并不意味着你就得留在本国度过假日。出于写这一名单的初衷，我一般都省略了一些游客们常去的一些旅游景点，比如说坎昆，阿卡普尔科，哥斯达黎加和迈阿密（许多人都认为它是拉丁美洲的一部分），这样人们就可以在旅行线路以外冒险，探索这五彩缤纷大千世界的奥秘和灵魂。你可以尽情地分享你最喜欢的拉丁美洲之旅。

10.Peten Region, Guatemala
10.佩腾省，危地马拉

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.
坐一班直达航班飞去弗洛雷斯省，去探索这个奇妙仙境吧。从古老殖民地弗洛雷斯省的鹅软石街道到壮美的玛雅遗迹蒂卡尔，危地马拉之旅十分安全而且费用不高。在炎炎夏日，你可以舒适地泡在佩腾伊察湖的凉水里或者去游览一番Actun Kan(传说中的巨蛇之洞）。而且你一定要带回去一些当地著名的魔鬼辣椒酱，除非连你自己都怕得不行。

9.Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
9.乌尤尼盐沼，玻利维亚

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.
世界上最大的盐场位于玻利维亚，它是地球上最独特的风景线之一。天空之境乌尤尼盐沼绵延一万两千多公里，中部的盐层达十米多厚，创造了盐苔原的奇景。夏天，盐沼平坦如砥，气候极为干燥，但是一到雨季，盐沼上覆盖上一层薄薄的水，人们可以驾车驶过湖面。租一辆路虎去野营或者住在完全由盐砖建造的宾馆里！对于经验丰富的旅行者来说绝对是不二之选，而且也是一次难忘的经历。也许你永远不可能在月球上行走，但是在乌尤尼盐沼，你可以感觉到月球离你是如此地接近。

8.Bocas del Toro, Panama
8.博卡斯德尔托罗,巴拿马

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.
如果你像我一样，不喜欢跟随成群的游客去哥斯达黎加或者其他景点，那么巴拿马就是黄金之选。博卡斯德尔托罗是巴拿马西海岸的一个小群岛。它地处偏僻，时至今日也很难到达，岛上土著和西非的文化繁荣了几个世纪，在那里听到的更多的是英语或者克里奥尔语，而不是西班牙语。去附近的红蛙海滩走走看看，静静地释放自己的心情。也可以在群礁中潜水。待得久了，或许你会一辈子待在这里！

7.Jalisco 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.
如果说世界上哪里有完美的气候，那么非墨西哥的哈利斯科州莫属。大多数人去哈利斯科州是冲着巴亚尔塔港的阳光海滩，它无疑是个美丽的地方。但是如果它不是你的菜，你可以在瓜达拉哈拉的历史中心品尝美食，听听音乐，逛逛博物馆——看看墨西哥旧城最美的地方。或者去金快活酿酒厂转转，免费品尝一下龙舌兰美酒。当然你也可以找些人比较少的海滩玩耍，比如说巴拉德纳维达，圣帕特里西奥和曼萨尼约。哈利斯科州好玩的地方太多了，你要花上好几周的时间才能把它逛个遍。

6.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6.里约热内卢，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.
里约热内卢建于16世纪，当时是抵御法国海盗追踪葡萄牙商路所建的堡垒。现在里约热内卢已经发展成为激情的热带之夜，动感的拉丁音乐和衣着暴露的美女的欢乐天堂。这样评价的确无可厚非。沿着科帕卡巴纳海滩或者英潘内玛海滩感受下这座"美丽城市"的狂欢节气氛或者在直升机上鸟瞰面包山的全景（也是值得一试的）。不幸的是，里约热内卢社会治安不好，游览时务必谨慎小心，但是别让这一点把你吓跑了。

翻译：高陈影 来源：前十网