Yes it’s a long haul to get there, but it is well worth the trouble. Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The views are gorgeous and there's plenty to do, but it can also be a great place just to relax on the beach or take long walks at night.

Oaxaca caffeinates us with some of Mexico's best-quality coffee beans. Coffee is central to Oaxacan culture - the city hosts an annual International Coffee Festival. Pluma Hildago, about an hour up in the Sierra Madre Mountains along Highway 200 from Huatulco , is known as Mexico’s Coffee Town. It offers a perfect day trip.