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Posted Saturday, February 09, 2008 12:00 PM

Latin America’s Islas Bonitas

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Looking for a winter escape? Some of the world’s best beaches are in Latin America. TIP SHEET finds the finest sands.

Brazil: Sanchos, on Fernando de Noronha, is the island’s most perfect beach: languorous, sensual, golden. Stay at Solar do Loronha (pousada solardeloronha.com.br) for $350 per night.

Venezuela: Los Roques is ideal for lazing, snorkeling and fishing for the elusive bonefish. Hole up at the Posada Malibu (posadamalibu.com). Doubles from $390 per night.

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Nicaragua: San Juan del Sur is a laid-back beach town with rustic seafood restaurants and watering holes. Stay at stylish Pelican Eyes Resort (piedrasyolas.com) from $125 per night.

Ecuador: The Pacific coast around Machalilla National Park has tropical forests teeming with wildlife, and coral reefs at Los Frailes beach. Stay at Mantaraya Lodge $43 per night; mantarayalodge.com).

Honduras: A diver’s mecca, the Bay Islands lie beside the world’s second largest barrier reef. Stay in the villas at Palmetto Bay Plantation (from $135 per night; palmettobay plantation.com) amid tropical gardens.

—Michelle Jana Chan
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