Bonnie's South America Travel Blog August 2004 Archive

Lan Chile raises air fares average 4% (Mercopress) due to rising fuel costs. More Airlines and Airports in South America.

Secret Places: Kapawi Ecolodge, Ecuador (RudyMaxa.com) describes an "Amazon rain forest adventure" at the Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve, incluiding a Shamanic experience. For another look at a similar experience, read ... Read More

Antarctic appealing from inside cruise ship (AP) recounts the pleasure cruise, wildlife sightings, ice floes and unusual venture close to the Antarctic Circle. Read more about Antarctica and enjoy Antarctica in ... Read More

The 2004 Olympic Summer Games came to an exciting, emotional close with athletes parading, fireworks in a moonlit sky, music, dances, many gestures of friendship and respect, plus the Olympic ... Read More

Update: Two gold medals in one day! Argentina wins gold for men's basketball! In an exciting soccer/futbol game, Argentina won the first gold medal in 52 years and Paraguay its first Olympic ... Read More

Brazil ranked first in support for the U.N. treaty, legal protections for the disabled, education and employment opportunities, accessibility, health services and housing, and communication, followed by the United States, ... Read More

Argentina and Paraguay will both win medals in the Olympics soccer/futbol finals - but which? They'll play each other on Saturday. Either gold or silver, it will be Paraguay's first ... Read More

Once again, the FIS Snowboarding World Cup is in Valle Nevado, Chile, where the steeps, chutes, and fantastic views promise great sport in the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G ... Read More

Robert Scheidt wins Brazil's first Gold Medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics for sailing in the Laser Class. In other sports, Brazil's teams are doing well in advancing to the finals. ... Read More

Update: Massu wins Gold! Double Gold for Nicolas Massu as he beats Mardy Fish of the US for the Men's Single Tennis. This is Massu's second Gold, and the second ever ... Read More

Expedition to Peru Finds Five New Sites (AP) is the report of another Chachapoyas site in the Amazon Rainforest Region region north of Lima.

With the release of the movie, "The Motorcyle Diaries," based on the travels through South America by Che Guevara and a friend, interest in the Argentinian who became a communist ... Read More

Chavez's victory in recall marked with difficulty (Dalla Morning News). President Hugo Chavez faces more troubles as Gunmen Kill One, Wound Four at Protest Rally in Caracas (VOA News) ... Read More

Lyrical Indian Tongue Thrives in Paraguay (Reuters) gives examples and reasons why Guarani is thriving as the second official language of Paraguay. Learn more about the languages of South America.

Venezuela's Chavez Wins Recall Referendum (Reuters), with observers noting no cases of fraud. Chavez Declares Recall Victory; Foes Claim Fraud (Reuters) "With 94 percent of electoral rolls counted, 58 percent of ... Read More

Located in southeastern Venezuela, in Canaima National Park, Mount Roraima is a popular climb even for those not looking for the Lost World of Arthur Conan Doyle. Follow the trek ... Read More

Update: Venezuelans Flood Polls, Voting Extended until midnight to accommodate those still waitiang to vote. Results are expected early Monday morning. Venezuelans Vote Early in Referendum on Chavez Rule (Reuters) as "Former U.S. ... Read More

The 2004 Olympic Games officially start today. Cheer for your favorite athlete and follow along with the results from the participating South American countries with 2004 Olympic Games - South ... Read More

With the referendum to recall President Hugo Chávez only days away, the polls say the results are too close to call. Read more: Venezuela Economy Worse Under Chavez Chavez Puts On Show ... Read More

Update: August 11, 2004: Despite a three day effort to save him, the Beached whale dies (CNN). Rescuers Struggle to Save Beached Whale (AP) that "washed up on Jurujuba beach just across ... Read More

Injured Gaudio is out of Olympics (CNN) means that Argentina's Olympic tennis team is down two key players. Guillermo Coria recently withdrew and was repalced with 40th-ranked Mariano Zabaleta, who ... Read More

From the I Olympiad in Athens in 1898, South American countries have participated in the Olympic Games. Argentina and Brazil have won more medals but twelve have brought home medals. ... Read More

This charming town, nestled in a serene valley setting, is one of Colombia's most beautiful colonial towns with a rich religious and cultural heritage. Fully restored after an earthquake, Popayán ... Read More

Update: August 07,2004: Poor Still Supporting Venezuela's Chavez (AP) as "polls show Chavez has the firm support of roughly 50 percent of likely voters in this South American nation of ... Read More

Update: August 7, 2004: Paraguay Lowers Death Toll From Blaze (AP) from 426 to 399. Many of the dead remain unidentified and 144 people remain missing. The investigation continues into the ... Read More

Bolivia signs big gas export deal (BBC News) has the details of the letter of intent between Bolivia, owning the second largest South American reserves of natural gas, with Peru, ... Read More

The old walled city and fortress repelled invaders and pirates in its early days. Now Cartagena welcomes visitors to its colonial charm, energetic nightlife and nearby attractions. Photo of ... Read More

Update: 08/04/04: The Six charged over fatal Paraguayan fire (ABC News) are the "shopping centre owner, his son and four guards." They are charged with locking exits so no one could leave ... Read More

"For better or worse, Christopher Columbus has come to symbolize the bridge between the "New World," defined by the Americas, and the "Old World," generally seen as Europe. His accidental ... Read More

Update: Paraguay mourns as the locked supermarket deaths rise. Sube a 320 saldo de muertos por incendio en Paraguay (Reuters) The fatalities in the supermarket fire in Asuncion are now 256 Confirmed ... Read More