Venezuela celebrated Día Internacional del Trabajo for the first time on May 1, 1936. Day of the Worker, or May Day, had already been established in Europe, and would shortly ... Read More

In the middle of a vast salt pan of the Salar de Uyuni in southwestern Bolivia, the startling colors of this salty lake appear luminous. The color comes from magnesium, calcium carbonate, ... Read More

Where's Johnny Jet? Taking in Rio's Tourist Sites (Frommer's): "If you're up for hitting some amazing restaurants, nightclubs and of course, visiting Rio's most popular attractions (like the famous Christ ... Read More

Isla De La Plata: A nature trail (Belfast Telegraph): "The coast of Ecuador has abundant exotic wildlife. So why does everyone head for the Galapagos Islands? Peter Johnson travels ... Read More

Isabel Allende returns to Chile (Independent News and Media Limited): "Her childhood home has seen turbulent times. But for the award-winning novelist Isabel Allende, the beauty of the landscape ... Read More

Health: surviving long-haul flights (Times Online): "Sally Kines offers advice on how to combat jet lag, dry air and anxiety on long-haul flights." The advice includes some sitting exercises, tips on ... Read More

Update: Chile to evacuate fjord hit by waves (AP): " The government said Monday it will evacuate residents and businesses from the banks of a fjord in southern Chile ... Read More

Many countries celebrate Earth Day, and this view of Argentine Patagonia contains some of the elements we find most attractive and need to preserve and protect: forests, water, mountains and clean ... Read More

Following the concerns of the Ecuadorian government which led to declaring the Galapagos at risk with a possible suspension of tourist permits, a UNESCO Mission confirms threat to ... Read More

The Chiloé Archipelago, in Chile's Northern Patagonia, has long been a place of mystery and mysticism. Famous for seafood, handicrafts, and the warmth of its people, Chiloé is a scenic ... Read More

Enjoy these photographs, taken on various NASA and International Space Station missions, of South American cities. Seen from above, the scope, topography, natural landmarks and distinctive features vary in ... Read More

It's not the usual urban traffic problem, but when Biting Sea Lions Take Over Streets of Valdivia (The Santiago Times), vehicles and pedestrians get out of the way. In Valdivia the ... Read More

Colombia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Flee (AP): "Thousands of people were evacuated after a long-dormant volcano erupted late Tuesday and again early Wednesday, provoking avalanches and floods that swept away houses ... Read More

Uruguay presents a great tourist destination surprise in South America (the Canadian): "I decided that despite all the fun to be had in Buenos Aires, I was hankering to do ... Read More

Listed among The World’s 10 Best Islands (lovetripper.com) for romantic getaways, honeymoons or soul-refreshing experiences are: Easter Island: "Although located on one of the most isolated places on the ... Read More

Give Back by Volunteering in Central and South America : Frommer's lists a variety of organizations that accept volunteers for a specified amount of time, doing various activities in Peru, ... Read More

Commemorating an 1819 battle with Spain, in which Simon Bolivar and and Gen. Jose Antonio Paez led their troops across the Apure River, modern Venezuelans reenact historic race ... Read More

The dark area on the iceberg is moraine, the accumulation of rock and debris a glacier accummulates as it moves down a slope. This iceberg is in Antarctica, a hazard ... Read More

Jeeps climb to the top of volcano in Chile (The Brampton Guardian): "Seventy years after the first man climbed the world's highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in Chile, two Jeep ... Read More

Guyana sails into yachting guide (Stabroek News): "Guyana is poised to become a cruising destination and its inclusion in Chris Doyle's Cruising Guide has attested to its potential." The Cruising ... Read More

Peru upgrades Nasca Lines, Amazon river head, Kuelap as tourist hot spot (Journal Peru): "Peru’s tourism minister Mercedes Aráoz announced on Thursday that in 2007 S/. 8.7 million Nuevo Soles ... Read More

Colombia ends bid to host World Cup in 2014 (ESPNsoccernet): "Colombian officials dropped their bid to host the World Cup in 2014, a campaign many had called quixotic for a ... Read More

In Food of Peru will conquer the world (Examiner.com), the author describes the geographical regions of Peru, cultural traditions and the diverse ethnic cuisine in addition to describing and recommending ... Read More

Rio governor requests Brazil army intervention to quell violence (International Herald Tribune): "Gov. Sergio Cabral Filho has formally requested that the army intervene to contain the violence that has been ... Read More

"It's a long haul, but visitors to the Falkland Islands will be rewarded with natural wonders and the warmest of welcomes, says Chris Moss" in Penguins and peace (Telegraph.co.uk): Getting there, ... Read More

Galapagos Were Great; The Travel Agency Was Not (Frommer's) is a report of a tour with an agency the travelers labeled "a disaster. They are completely disorganized, they don't ... Read More

Honeymoon over? Peru-Chile border dispute headed for The Hague (Journal Peru): "The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, may soon have the last word on a century old ... Read More

Chile: New Images of Gabriela Mistral Revealed (Santiago Times): "The National Library last week opened a new exhibition displaying rare works, interviews and photographs of Chile’s Nobel Prize-winning poet and ... Read More

After days of waiting for rescue in one place, and hearing search planes overhead, Guilhem Nayral and Loic Pillois started hiking, looking for rescue from the tropical forests of French ... Read More

Also known as Johnny Rook, the Striated Caracara is a menace to sheep farming and farmers in the Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas hunted it almost to extinction. Click on the ... Read More

With an expected arrival date in Belem of April 7, Strel did what he expected to do: Slovenian finishes Amazon swim (AP): After 3,272 miles of exhaustion, sunburn, ... Read More

Llama dung mites track Inca fall (BBC News): "Scientists believe they have found a new way to track the rise and fall of some ancient civilisations - by studying ... Read More

Along with "a 23-room propery in the heart of the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, just a few steps from the city's Main Square and offers first-class lodging, and authentic ... Read More

The Galápagos archipelago is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited annually by thousands of tourists. Enjoy these views of the islands, beaches, ports and landscapes. Note the sea ... Read More

The expected arrival date in Belem for Amazon swimmer Martin Streil is April 7. He's been swimming in spite of adverse conditions, weather, wildlife and health isuses, determined to ... Read More

Tourism expected to increase by 20% in Arequipa, Peru )Living in Peru): "The upcoming Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday, which unofficially kicks off this Wednesday evening, is a special time ... Read More

Following strikes, airport shutdowns, traffic accidents, and problems with the nation's aviation industry, Brazil air controller talks fail, crisis looms (Reuters): "Brazil's government started talks with disgruntled military air traffic ... Read More

Japanese executive, secretary abducted in Paraguay (International Herald Tribune): "Police said late Monday that the two Japanese — identified as Hirokasu Ota, a 62-year-old businessman employed by agroindustrial company Victoria, ... Read More

Sweeping South America: indigenous pride (The Christian Science Monitor): "Across the Andes, similar efforts – some controversial – are bringing new recognition to indigenous culture. In Bolivia, the government hopes ... Read More

Aero Republica Begins Service to Panama From Cartagena, Colombia (Aero Republica): "This new route is being operated with one of Aero Republica's brand new EMBRAER-190 aircraft with a 106 ... Read More

Chile to launch tourism campaign in UK (Easier Travel): "During the coming years, Chile is planning a wide range of activities in the UK to position the country as ... Read More

The central nave of the Panteon Nacional in Caracas, Venezuela, is dedicated to Simón Bolívar whose bronze sarcophagus takes the place of an altar. Click on the link or the photo ... Read More