In and around Tupiza the landscape is very similar to the wild west in the USA. Lots of weird rock formations and bold colours. The best way to view all of this is on horseback.

There are quite a few different options for people who have never been on a horse, and some for the experienced rider. You can also do a walk-bike-horseride-jeep combination which is quite challenging but very good. The only problem with Tupiza is that there are few restaurants to choose from, but it does have one or two good ones, and an internet cafe.

Tupiza is south Bolivia, near the Argentinian Boarder and there are many places to book activities, usually at hotels which are all central.

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The last stronghold of the Moors in Iberia, the Alpujarras is an unspoiled region of hilltop villages spilling down from the Sierra Nevada mountains south of Granada. Up here the mule is still an essential form of transport and tapas are still free when you buy a glass of wine in a village bar. Fabulous area for walking and birdwatching.

We stayed in a lovely, newly reformed holiday let with stunning views in Juvíles, one of the highest and prettiest of the villages, about an hour and a half from Granada city.

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Trinidad is a well preserved colonial town, with much to do around. We went on a local tour (can't remember contact - sorry!) on horseback into the forest; to a waterfall. We then swam in the waterfall's plunge pool, which was amazing.

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On the southern edge of Mexico City and already half way up the mountains which surround it. Magdalena C has an unspoilt, village feel and the park Los Dinamos is positively Alpine in character with steep paths through pine forests along the banks of a fast-flowing river.

Named after now-disused hydroelectric power stations, it is a popular local weekend picnic destination with pony rides on lower slopes, but the higher you climb, the further you leave the crowds behind.

A great place to clear your lungs of the city's urban soup.

Take bus or taxi south from Taxquenia or San Angel.

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When horseriding in Trinidad, you'll be taken up and down hills affording a great view of the coast, then across the plains and finally up a stream that leads to a waterfall in the glades where you can have lunch. No experience is necessary, the horses are docile, easy to 'steer', and you're allowed to go at full gallop whenever you feel like it. Plus it's an easy way to see some rural villages. Lastly, Trinidad itself is beautiful - the ideal antidote to the stress of Havana.

Walk to highest point in Trinidad for a bit of horse riding.
Trinidad is about 3 hours south-east of Havana.

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