Articles Index

Wildlife of South America

The wildlife of South America is abundant, lush, many specied and a treat to wildlife photographers, birders, adventure explorers. Many are facing extinction.

Piriápolis, Uruguay

Developed before Punta del Este along the lines of a European spa resort, Piriápolis attracts visitors for its excellent beaches, lively nightlife, recreational facilities and relaxed vacation lifestyle.

Chile's Lake District

Chile's Lake District has been likened to Switzerland, but the spectacular arrangement of lakes, volcanos, rivers and waterfalls stand completely on its own as a major South American travel destination.

Survivor Exile Island - 14 Castaways and a Pufferfish

The castaway chosen to go to Exile Island desperately tries to endure a night of bitingly cold winds and torrential rain with no shelter for protection. Are some castaways hungry enough to eat a poisonous puffer fish? A third member is voted out of the tribe.

Spas and Hot Springs of South America

Think of a spa vacation, either on its own or as part of your next trip to South America. Relax with a full service spa resort, or dip into a mountain hot springs after a day of trekking, hiking, climbing or biking. Aah...

Common Sense Safe Travel in South America

Traveling, exploring new places, discovering ourselves is a joy and a learning experience not to be missed. Being open to adventure and off-the-beaten-path travel is part of the experience. And yet, it's only common sense to know what to expect and take some cautionary steps. Some of these suggestions apply to travel anywhere, and some only to South America. Enjoy your travels, but be safe!

Images of Brazil

Tour Brazil, from soaring skyscrapers in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to the prehistoric petroglyphs in Serra da Capivara National Park, with these colorful pictures. Includes some Historical Photos and sketches.

Galápagos Archipelago

The Galapagos archipelago, first discovered uninhabited by the Spaniards in 1535, and later made famous by Charles Darwin in 1835, is both a province and a national park of Ecuador, 600 mi (1000 km) west on the mainland. It is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited annually by thousands of tourists.

Survivor All-Stars Episode 5:

Rupert builds a raft to redeem his shelter snafu. One player disses another as a big drunk. The Reward Challenge promises a great reward for the winners and a shocking development for the losers! Two men battle for supremacy: who's the better man for the tribe? A triumphant party is short-lived. Deception, revenge and confusion reign as one tribe prepares for Tribal Council. Who is next to go?

José de San Martín

Revered as Argentina's greatest hero, San Martín was also Liberator of Chile and Protector of Peru. Called Knight of the Andes and Santo de la Espada, he is also the subject of one of history's unsolved mysteries.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the Americas and the cradle of Incan civilization. Bordered by Peru and Bolivia, the lake has sustained life for thousands of centuries and still beckons visitors intrigued by the mystical and mythological properties of the area.

Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun

Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuamán.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is one of the top destinations in South America. Taller than Niagara Falls, the water level rises and falls with the season, but the spectacular Devil's Throat with its high flying plume of spray is always a thrill.

April 2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area

April 2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in April, 2009

2009 Earthquake Count in South American Area - End of February and March

Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthquakes occuring in March, 2009

Barranquilla’s Carnival an event to remember

Billed as the second largest carnival in South America, the grand parade of Barranquilla’s carnival has it all - group after group of folkloric dancers and singers wearing colorful costumes; very unique floats (or carriages as the locals call them); and finally, a cast of characters that may be unmatched anywhere in the world.

Bolivia in Pictures Photo Gallery

Explore the Andes, the altiplano, Lake Titicaca, highland valleys, salt flats, the Yungas and tropical Amazonia - brilliant Bolivia. Includes a selection of historical photos.

Argentina's National Parks

From the magnificent Iguazu Falls to the tip of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina maintains a wide variety of national and provincial parks, natural reserves, and natural monuments. Forest, glacier, lake or wildlife preserve, you're sure to need your camera and lots of film!

Arica, Chile

Arica is Chile's northernmost city, a duty-free oasis and the gateway to archaeological and natural wonders in Lauca National Park, the geoglyphs at Putre, and the high altitude lake Chungara.

La Casa Colorada y la Historia de Chile

La Casa Colorada is one of the few remaining colonial buildings in Santiago. It houses the Museum of Santiago's history, including a number of dioramas representing key moments in the city and country's history. Some of these dioramas are displayed in the Casa Colorada Photo Gallery. Articles and photos are by guest author Clarence Fisk.

Santiago de Chile - De Arboles y un Canal

Guest author Clarence Fisk takes us on a walk through Santiago streets to identify urban trees and flowering plants. Along the way, we learn a bit of history, and appreciate the scenery and greenery of Chile's capital through the photo gallery.

El Viaje Al Salar De Huasco

Guest author Clarence Fisk recounts his trip to the Atacama Desert where high Andean Wetlands sustain various forms of wildlife at a salt lake called El Salar de Huasco.

El Chiflón del Diablo en Lota

An account of guest author Clarence Fisk's visit to Lota, near Concepción, south of Santiago, to see the town, a fabulous park, and a coal mine, now open to visitors. The mine is called "El Chiflón del Diablo", or the Devil's Whistle, for the wind whistling through the tunnels. The text is accompanied by a photo gallery, with descriptions.

Cumaná, Venezuela

Cumana, Venezuela is the first city founded on South American soil. Founded in 1521 by Gonzalo de Ocampo on the site of a Franciscan mission on Rio Manzanares, Cumana is the birthplaces of General Antonio Jose de Sucre, a participant in the Wars of Independence and the first president of Bolivia.

Cuy - A Traditional Andean Entree

Visitors to the Andean regions might turn up their noses at being served cuy, or guinea pig, but this is a traditional entree and served a number of ways, but almost always with a spicy, pepper sauce and potoates or rice. Try it - you just might like it!