Win A Trip To Chile At The London Wine Show! (Europe Travel): Appearing at the London Wine Show, between 26th – 29th October at the Business Design Centre in Islington ... Read More

What is the best way to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu? (Outside Online): "During the high season, that is from April to November when dry, sunny skies yield ... Read More

Where in Ecuador can my family go rafting? (Outside Online): And the answer is: Many places! The response lists a number of rivers, of all degrees of difficulty. "Your problem isn't ... Read More

A birth and a death made the news from South America: World's oldest person, woman from Ecuador, dies at 116 (AP) "Maria Esther de Capovilla, the oldest person on Earth ... Read More

For the first time, a non-Argentina dance pair won the top award for the Stage Tango category as the Tango Dance World Championship ends in Bs. Aires (MercoPress) "The competition, now ... Read More

New Dinosaur Species in Brazil (World News Australia): "A new giant dinosaur has been discovered by Brazilian palaeontologists who have found fossilised fragments of an herbivore which lived about 80 ... Read More

GOL, Linhas Aereas Inteligentes currently offers over 500 daily flights to 50 airports in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. and is adding flights to other high-traffic South American travel ... Read More

The Clock Tower on the distinctive Post Office building in San Miguel de Tucumán is only one of the city's architectural landmarks. The city is honored as the cradle of Argentine ... Read More

Step back into history in this popular colonial town, resort city, a UNESCO heritage historic district and one of the lessor known treasures for visitors to South America. Discover the attractions ... Read More

These Popular Tours in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile include trips to the Isluga National Park Moon Valley near San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Salt Lake and Toconao, Tulor ... Read More

Strong quake hits mountainous Argentina (AP): "A strong quake rattled a remote, mountainous area of northern Argentina late Thursday and was felt in northern Chile, but no injuries or ... Read More

Visitors wanting superb diving in crystal clear water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, a choice of full-amenity accommodations, relaxation and duty-free shopping head to San Andrés, a ... Read More

Kuelap, An Archeological Fortress In Peru, Is To Be Restored (Europe Travel News) : "PENTUR (Peru’s National Tourism Strategic Plan) has revealed its five year plan to transform the archaeological ... Read More

If you are sweltering in the heat of August in the Northern Hemisphere, cool off with a journey through Chilean Patagonia and enjoy these photos of icebergs, glaciers and cold, ... Read More

South America (Budget Travel Online): recommendations for great off-beat places to rest, explore and feed the inner soul: Pampa Linda - "A Patagonian valley two and a half hours from the ... Read More

Special Exhibition Gallery: Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas: About's Art History Guide, Shelley Esaak, reports on the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University's exhibition of ... Read More

Vultures lay siege to Amazon jungle city (Reuters) "Hundreds of vultures have swarmed the airport of the biggest city in Peru's Amazon jungle, putting planes at risk and threatening ... Read More

Penguins tremble as quake hits Antarctic (nineMSN): "A powerful earthquake struck Antarctic waters on Sunday but its remote location meant the tremor was only likely to have frightened a few ... Read More

This three-toed sloth doesn't seem bothered at all by the people about him in the plaza in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Click on the link or the photo for more details about ... Read More

"In recent years, state officials have beefed up police patrols, created a special tourist police department and deployed cameras along the beachfront in an attempt to reduce crime, but success ... Read More

Founded on October 20th, 1548 under the name of La Ciudad de Nuestra Señora de La Paz, now known only as La Paz, Bolivia's capital is a vibrant mix of ... Read More

"Ecuador is noted for its outdoor travel opportunities, especially for seeing exotic animals and swimming with sea lions and giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands. In this small country of ... Read More

Volcano in Ecuador erupts; 1 person dead (AP) " A volcanic eruption in Ecuador's Andes mountains killed at least one person and left more than 60 others missing, the ... Read More

Cuzco has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Cusco offers archaeological sites, ... Read More

Ex-Paraguay strongman Stroessner dies in exile (Reuters UK): "Former Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner, a strongly anti-communist general who epitomised an era of authoritarian rule in Latin America, died on Wednesday ... Read More

Brazil Still Number One in FIFA Rankings (VOA): "The International Football Federation has released its latest rankings, with Brazil still atop the standings. The top 15 places remain the same ... Read More

Antarctica: Stunning vistas, wildlife draw more tourists (CNN.com): "It may be the coldest continent in the world, but the weather can be surprisingly pleasant during the December days of the ... Read More

Anti-smoking law in effect in Chile (AP): "Millions of Chileans will now be forced to take their cigarette breaks outside because of a tough nationwide anti-smoking law that took ... Read More

"The inaugural flight of LAN Argentina’s first non-stop overnight service between Miami and Buenos Aires starts from Miami on August 16, 2006. To celebrate this new route, LAN Argentina ... Read More

These three sculptures are only one grouping of the many San Augustine statues at the archaeological site in the Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín in southern Colombia. Click on the link ... Read More

These scenic tours include a Helicopter Flight over the Osorno Volcano and visits to Petrohue Waterfalls, Horse Ride to the Hacienda Kila Leufu, Puyehue National Park, Ski Center and ... Read More

Airlines in Venezuela on the alert for thwarted terrorist plot in London (Diario El Universal): "A number of Venezuelan and foreign airlines flying to the United States were put on ... Read More

Counting dolphins in Ecuador (WWF): "Dozens of dolphins have been sighted in the rivers of Ecuador as part of a South American freshwater dolphin survey in the Amazon. The South American ... Read More

Wayra Peru is now flying double daily between Lima and Arequipa (Travel News): "Peru’s newest low cost airline, Wayra Peru, is now flying morning and evening services between the Peruvian ... Read More

The Escorted Perù Tour 3 with Amazing Peru begins in Lima and tours the attractions of the Andean highlands and the northern coast. With your choice of hotel ... Read More

The tour of Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Rio de Janeiro in Argentina and Brazil with The Women's Travel Club tour includes city tours, shopping, tango lessons in Buenos Aires, ... Read More

Chapada Diamantina National Park in Brazil's Bahia state is called the Lost World, compared to the Grand Canyon and to a Jurassic Park landscape, but the region stands on its ... Read More

Climbers hit by avalanches in Peru's Cordillera mountains (kiving in Peru): "Mountain rescue troops have located the body of a Spanish mountain climber today on the slopes of the snow-covered ... Read More

Read a reader's comments: Lindblad Polaris Cruise Review (Cruises) with this summary: "Lindblad is a first class operation -- from the time their representative meets you in the Miami Airport ... Read More

Increasingly endangered, the South American spectacled bear, known for the markings around the eyes, lives in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru. This particular bear is being monitored for release ... Read More

High Adventure in Bolivia: 2005 Land Rover's G4 Challenge (Truck Trend) is a behind the scenes look, with maps and photos, of the preparations in Bolivia for Land Rover's 2006 ... Read More

The essential sights of Peru (travelbite.co.uk) is an eight-day tour of Peru's essential visitor attractions: Lima Cuzco Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley) Machu Picchu "Prices start from are £1,912 per person ... Read More

Brazil: Beaches and Borrachudos details an excursion to Ilha Bela, the beautiful island, a 3 hour drive from São Paulo with recommendations for things to do and stay, photos, ... Read More

Two choices to discover the Galapagos: " Voyage Galapagos" aboard the G.A.P Adventurer III, an intimate 16-passenger, air-conditioned 65-foot motor vessel. This 10-night trip through the Galapagos Islands takes ... Read More

Continental Journeys Introduces "Best Of Chile And Argentina": Santiago, Lake District And Buenos Aires (Travel Video TV news): "Continental Journeys has introduced a new, 13-day/11-night independent tour of the "Best ... Read More

New All Inclusive Resort Opens in Brazil (Stellar News): "The Iberostar Bahia, Brazil is an all inclusive vacation resort where guests choose freely, forget the money, and get to taste ... Read More