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Where to go on vacation? Top 5 destinations for Japanese citizens

Dec 09 (newsonjapan.com) - After two years of the pandemic, it is time to start enjoying a good trip and relaxing, but always keeping in mind the necessary restrictions of the country.

Japanese citizens usually enjoy destinations such as Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil.

Do you want to know which are the best destinations for you to relax in some of these countries? In this article, we bring you a list of the perfect travel locations for you. You’ll see yourself visiting them and for sure you will put them all in your future travel list. So let’s start planning your dream trip.

Tayrona Park: Colombian diamond

If you are a lover of nature, adventure and trails, Tayrona Park must be among the tourist places in Colombia that you must visit. It is located in the department of Magdalena, on the slopes of Sierra Nevada and the best way to get there is from the city of Santa Marta.

Once you get to the park you can have the option of going to Cañaveral beach or Arrecifes beach. Both have camping areas, cabins and hammocks. Although their strong waves prevent you from swimming, they are perfect beaches for sunbathing and strolling. However, if you want to swim for a while you can walk to Arenilla or La Piscina, which are white sand beaches and calm waters where you can take a dip and even dive.

You can also take tours to other beaches in the park such as the popular Cabo San Juan de Guía, which is surrounded by vegetation and has restaurants and camping areas where you can spend the night.

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: Amazing architecture

This destination is a place recognized worldwide as one of the most interesting attractions in Colombia. In addition, the Salt Cathedral is a religious site that has become one of the 10 best tourist destinations in the country. It is located in the municipality of Zipaquirá, 48 kilometers from Bogotá.

This spectacular monument is located 180 meters underground. In your tour you can see the collection of marble and salt sculptures, its three large naves with magical lighting, and the forest area.

The entire tour lasts about an hour, but you can visit the site’s museum and taste its typical gastronomy at the end of it. This place is considered one of the best destinations for children, because they can go through the miner's route and do rock climbing.

Acapulco: The first Mexican beach

Considered one of Mexico's oldest beach resorts, it is home to idyllic beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, with gentle waves and perfect sand for amateur swimmers and families. Stay in one of the luxury hotels and enjoy the nightclubs and sophisticated restaurants.

This destination is divided into three tourist zones: Acapulco Tradicional, Acapulco Dorado, and Acapulco Diamante. Each zone has something different to offer depending on the activities you wish to do. Therefore, we recommend you discover each one of them and choose your favorite.

Galapagos Islands: Swim with turtles

This tourist destination in Ecuador comprises 19 islands located in the Pacific Ocean, which can be visited by cruise ships or by airplanes departing from the city of Guayaquil.

The most visited area is Puerto Ayora, located on the island of Santa Cruz, where there are plenty of hotels, shops, and restaurants, perfect for all types of tourists. This destination is recognized worldwide for its diversity of marine species, ranging from giant turtles to penguins, and it is considered one of the most amazing places in Ecuador.

Papallacta Hot Springs: The romantic getaway

Finally, we have the Termas de Papallacta in Ecuador. This is an ideal destination for couples, as you can stay in the cabins or just spend the day at the spa and enjoy the intimacy and romance. It is located one hour from the city of Quito, in the town of Papallacta.

This spa is one of the main tourist places in Ecuador, and although it is very cold, it has adapted to offer tourists heated pools surrounded by vegetation.

Do you already know which is the first destination you would like to visit? Any of these destinations are perfect for you, and we do not doubt that you will have one of the best experiences of your life. However, don’t forget that to travel out of the country, you need to have all your travel documents up to date. If you don't know what are the next steps to travel to these locations, we recommend you to visit iVisa.com and check if you have all your documents.

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