Although a strict definition of Latin America is hard to come by due to its diversity, its usually accepted nowadays that Latin America is comprised of all countries south of United states. A culturally rich and diverse group of countries bound by their historical heritage and geographical location.
Spanish is the predominant language in the region but there are several dialects and at least 3 other major groups. While Brazil is the only country in the region that speaks Portuguese, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe and French Guiana speak French and the former Dutch colonies (Suriname, Netherlands Antilles and Aruba) speak Papiamento, a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish , Dutch and some african languages, like Arawak.
To travel in Latin America is to experience a mixture of cultures put together in its own unique way and spetacular sceneries like the gorgeous beaches of Brazil, the majestic Andes Moutain range, the deep blue sea of the Caribean and the spetacular solitude of Patagonia.