Norwegian cruise stranded in Antarctic (AP): "Nearly 300 passengers, including 119 Americans, were awaiting rescue Wednesday from a Norwegian cruise ship that ran aground off a remote Antarctic island, ... Read More

Southern Chile’s tremors traced to submarine fissure (Mercopress): "The weeks’ long tremors that have residents of Chilean Patagonia fearsome of a major earthquake can be traced to a submarine ... Read More

In pictures: Bolivia's popular fairs (BBC News) Enjoy the slide show of images from various fairs across the country, including the alasitas, in which the household god, Ekeko, who brings ... Read More

Nobel Poet Pablo Neruda lived in a house on Isla Negra overlooking the Pacific ocean. The eccentrically designed and constructed house is now a museum containing his works, his collections ... Read More

Argentina among top ten with “greatest quality of life” (MercoPress): "France offers the greatest quality of life in the world, according to the latest ranking from International Living magazine, ... Read More

SeaDream pulls plug on South America cruise season (Micebtn): "SeaDream Yacht Club has confirmed it will not return to cruising South America in the winter season of 2007-2008, blaming ... Read More

Explore the possibilities of the Cusco to Lake Titicaca rail trip with Peru Rail. "This spectacular rail journey begins in historic Cuzco (Cusco) and travels south to the beautiful city ... Read More

Pablo Neruda, the Chilean Nobel Prize winning poet, loved the sea so much his final reseting place is at his seaside home at Isla Negra, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Click on ... Read More

A Place in my Heart: Salta, Argentina (cheapflights.co.uk): "This charming colonial city is a great place to visit because of its close proximity to some of Argentina’s finest vineyards and ... Read More

Emirates To Fly Direct From Middle East To South America (Bernama.com): "Emirates Airline will make its South American debut on Oct 1, with six-a-week, non-stop services to Sao Paulo, ... Read More

Carnival in Brazil's African capital (AP): " Rhythm is king in this seaside city long known as the capital of Afro-Brazilian culture, or more simply as the Black Rome ... Read More

On Beagle Channel, surrounded by water, sky and mountains, Ushuaia calls itself the End of the World. As the closest city to Antarctica, the city is a hub for Antartic ... Read More

The Barcelo Club del Lago Hotel in Punta del Este, Uruguay, is Now a Premium Barcelo Hotel (Barcelo Hotels & Resorts) : "The Barcelo Club del Lago Hotel in Punta ... Read More

A new image for Colombia (International Herald Tribune): "Mark Bowden's best-selling portrayal of the hunt for Pablo Escobar describes a country torn apart by drugs and violence. This is the ... Read More

The city that touches the sky is an apt description of La Paz. Located high above sea level, the legislative capital of Bolivia sits in a bowl surrounded by the ... Read More

The cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain rises from Vermelha Beach in Urca in Rio de Janeiro. Sugarloaf mountain rises 1300 ft (400 m) above Guanabara Bay and provides splendid ... Read More

Long distance marathon swimmer, Martin Strel, who has set himself the incredible goals of swimming the Danube, Mississippi and the Yangtze rivers, has an additional goal: Martin’s vision: The Amazon Swim. ... Read More

Frommer's mentions a women only tour for adventure travel: "Unleashed Adventures (tel. 914/967-6941; www.unleashedadventures.com) offers just a few, but spectacular women's adventure travel opportunities per year, including a February 24-March ... Read More

Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, bordered by Bolivia and Peru, is the birthplace of the Inca civilization and a must-see tourist destination for many visitors to ... Read More

Argentine tourism in Uruguay drops 20% in first fortnight (MercoPress): "Uruguay’s Deputy Tourism Minister Lilian Kechiciahn revealed that in the first fortnight of 2007 the number of Argentine tourists traveling ... Read More

Peru ruin find may hold clues to lost civilisation (ABC News Online): "An unusual archaeological site discovered in Peru's mountains may hold clues to the history of the Chachapoya people, ... Read More

South America Leaders Head to Rio Summit (Giardian Unlimited): "South America's lunge toward the left is overshadowing the goal of free trade as the continent's most prominent leaders arrived ... Read More

British Charity Saves Environmental Wetland from Destruction (Christian Today): "World Land Trust bought the land in the Pantanal area of northern Paraguay, working in partnership with Guyra, a Paraguayan bird ... Read More

Machu Picchu, the Easter Island moais and the Cristo Redentor statue in Rio de Janeiro are on the list of potential winners of the New 7 Wonders of the World ... Read More

Major Renovations of Chile's Top Hot Springs Resorts (The Santiago Times): " As one of the world’s most seismically active regions, tourists have long been attracted to Chile’s unique thermal ... Read More

The truth about piranha attacks (Practical Fishkeeping): "Piranhas aren't the man-eaters folklore would suggest; you're much more likely to loose a toe, according to the results of a new survey ... Read More

The basilica in Copacabana, Bolivia, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, is the site of many religious observances, including the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, honoring the Virgin ... Read More

Fresh Air, History and Charm a Few Minutes from São Paulo, Brazil (brazzil magazine): "If you live in São Paulo or are spending some time in the city and ... Read More

Retired Soldiers to Retrace Liberators' Steps (The Santiago Times): "A group of retired soldiers, most of them in their 50s, are planning a feat that will literally have them following ... Read More

Bolivia wants visas from U.S. visitors (Benton Crier): "The government of President Evo Morales approved a decree requiring U.S. citizens to obtain visas to enter Bolivia. Morales said the ... Read More

Fears for Machu Picchu as mayor builds easy-access bridge (Guardian International): "A Peruvian mayor has built a bridge leading to Machu Picchu, Peru's Inca citadel, despite warnings it will wreck ... Read More

Way cleared for work on Takutu bridge to restart (Stabroek News): "Work on the completion of the bridge across the Takutu River to link Guyana and Brazil by road is ... Read More

Buquebús: courts to prevent disruption (Buenos Aires Herald): "Federal courts will ensure normal ferry services between Argentina and Uruguay if a demonstration planned for tomorrow in Buenos Aires against the ... Read More

Brasil/Sao Paulo and Brasilia: 3rd Night Free in January The Sonesta Hotel Sao Paulo and the Sonesta Hotel Brasilia are offering a third night free promotion for the month of ... Read More

Argentinian Cattle Drive - Steppes Travel announces new escorted tour to Argentina (PR Leap): "This is a unique opportunity to experience a genuine cattle drive, where you will spend two ... Read More

In Bolivia, the communiteis of Oruro, Santa Cruz, Tarija and La Paz, among others, hold annual carnivals but the one in Oruro is the most famous. It takes place for ... Read More

Pope Benedict XVI to visit Brazil in May (m&c): "Pope Benedict XVI on Monday officially confirmed plans to visit Brazil in May. Church officials in Brazil said the pope would be ... Read More

Royal Visitors to the Falklands (Falkland Islands News Network): "Her Royal Highness Princess Anne and her husband Rear Admiral Timothy Lawrence will be visiting the Falklands from Friday, 12 January ... Read More

Something for all in Peru (Canoe) : "No matter if you are in pursuit of sports adventure, or an archaeological phenomenon, a visit to Peru truly satisfies." The author recommends something ... Read More

Start out the new year with a photo of Villa Belgrano, in Argentina, reflecting its Germanic heritage with Alpine architecture, shops, cuisine, and the annual Oktoberfest. Do you have a photo ... Read More

Easter Islanders wonder how many statues are enough (International Herald Tribune): "As remnants of a vanished culture and a lure to tourists, the mysterious giant statues that stand as mute ... Read More

Buenos Aires, on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, is composed of neighborhoods called barrios, and most of the sights of interest to visitors are located near the ... Read More

The lake crossing between the lake districts of Chile and Argentina is an all-season trip that thousands of visitors enjoy every year. It involves both road and lake crossings, with ... Read More

Easy steps to good life (news.com.au.): "THERE'S a formula to the lust for life in South America's two most vibrant cities and only a dance is the difference. In ... Read More

Update: January 5, 2007: Stranded American solo sailor rescued off Chile (9News.com): "California native Ken Barnes, 47, had been adrift at sea since Tuesday after a storm damaged his boat ... Read More

Around Brazil: Ilha de Gigoia (gringoes): "Most visitors to Brazil (and possibly most Brazilians) will never have heard of Ilha de Gigoia, let alone been there. What may surprise you ... Read More

It's something we don't want to think about when we're making our traavel plans, but personal security and safety is a huge issue and needs to be addressed. How to Avoid ... Read More

I hope that the new year will bring you peace, health, happiness and much prosperity! Many thanks for traveling to and around South America, virtually or in reality, with me and ... Read More