International Mankini Challenge

Latin America is not only home to the biggest city in the world (Mexico City), but also some of the most beautiful and vibrant you’ll ever come across. Big doesn’t always mean beautiful, but I believe it does with these five South American and Central American gems – three of which played host to me in the Mankini (see the mankini gallery for proof)!

Top 5 Big Cities in South and Central America

1. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – there’s just so much to see and do it’s impossible to be bored

2. Mexico City, Mexico – ignore those that tell you Mexico City is dangerous (I wore a Mankini here and was fine) and enjoy the wealth of cultural activities and sights on offer

3. Buenos Aires, Argentina – the city never sleeps and nor should you if you want to fit everything in

4. La Paz, Bolivia – once you’ve acclimatised get ready to be blown away by the bizarreness that is Bolivia and the colourfulness of the Witches Market

5. San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico – a beautiful city with great live music that is safe to wander around day or night and has the beautiful Canyon Sumidero just down the road

Medellin in Colombia should also get a special mention due to its great nightlife, beautiful women and being host to a birthday I don’t remember!

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