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Latin America’s southernmost capital is also one of its most charming. Montevideo is one of the safest cities on the continent. Dining and entertainment start late and for diehard carnivores, it is a paradise rivaled only by its neighbor across the River Plate.

Miami is saved from provinciality by its role as Latin America’s “other capital”. A short drive from the business centers of Coral Gables and Brickell and you are at the world-renowned, sometimes world-class, attractions of South Beach.

Politics takes center stage in Venezuela these days. But its history as an oil center has given Caracas much of the infrastructure – hotels, restaurants, nightlife and eye candy – to satisfy the most demanding corporate traveler. Don’t be put off by the arduous journey to and from the airport – it can take up to 4 hours – the permanent replacement of the airport road should be complete by 2007.

Rapid development in Latin capital markets is accompanied by a revolution in the investor base, which in general appears more committed than ever. It is bolstered by a growing number […]

Buenos Aires has left the dark days of economic crisis far behind. But with the peso still weak and hoteliers and restaurateurs in ebullient mood, the Argentine capital is again one of the best cities to find yourself doing business in Latin America.

Brazil’s sprawling financial and economic capital is also its cultural center and packed with gastronomic delights. It can be dauntingly difficult, to navigate so leave plenty of time between meetings.

Santiago has emerged from the smog with restored historic buildings, freshly landscaped green spaces and some 28 miles of extra line on its clean and efficient metro system. New hotels and restaurants have opened and once dilapidated barrios are being reborn as artsy enclaves.

Bogotá is enjoying a remarkable renaissance. The streets winding between skyscrapers and colonial buildings are far safer these days, and there is an ever-increasing array of dining and nightlife.

Costa Rica is an ecological wonderland, but its capital is a confusing grid where the streets have no names and addresses are given by reference to landmarks not numbers. Thankfully the best hotels, bars and restaurants are out of the center and taxis to take you safely home are cheap and plentiful.

Santo Domingo stretches along the bay from an old colonial center at the mouth of the Ozama River past countless mammoth hotels and casinos, where too often the promise of glamour contrasts with tired interiors. But look a little harder and there are some gems as new venues open to serve a growing number of visitors.