Articles Index

2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - late March through June
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 between January through December, 2008

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.

2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area
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 between January through December, 2008

Gauchos of Argentina, Uruguay and Southern Brazil
Wherever you have cattle, and cattle ranches, you have people on horseback tending to them. In Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil, they're the gauchos of myth and lore, a larger than life vital part of folklore and modern life.

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.

Carnaval in Barranquilla, Colombia
Rather than samba, salsa resounds through the streets of Barranquilla when parades and music gather thousands together to frolic until they drop.

2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - January through 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 between January through December, 2007

2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - Late November through December
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 between late November through December 2007

Natalee Holloway - The Investigation
Nearly a year after Natalee Holloway disappeared from a beach on Aruba, the investigation continues. TV legal experts, criminal and forensic experts have all commented on the case. Speculations, allegations, accusations, rumors and theories abound, and only now does the lead investigator speak out.

2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - September through Mid-November
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 between September through December 2007

Carnaval!
Carnival locations and information for Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil, plus Carnaval festivities in Bolivia, Colombia and other countries of South America.

Carnaval in Bolivia
Bolivia's carnaval activities take place mainly in Oruro, Santa Cruz, Tarija and La Paz and generally have a more religious content. The devil dance in Oruro is traditional and unforgettable. You'll want to see this one!

Carnaval in Venezuela
Venezuela celebrates the carnaval, or carnival, festivities with dance, music, balloons, family festivities, lavish costumes and parades and a great deal of joy.

Bogota, Colombia
Colombia's capital, Bogota is a city of contrasts. A rich colonial heritage, stunning architecture and scenic beauty abound in this modern city, filled with museums, churches and social activity.

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!

Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday Dates
The dating for the Easter celebrations in the Christian church has long been a matter of some discussion and controversy depending on the dating calendar in use.

Pictures of Peru Photo Gallery
Photos of the varied regions of Peru, from Lima and the coast, over the Andes and the altiplano to Cuzco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, then on to the Amazonian rainforest area.

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.

Manu and Tambopata Rain Forests of Peru
Visit the Peruvian Amazon river basin - what to see where to go and what to pack.

Survivor Exile Island - 6 Castaways and a Boa Constrictor
Terry must win the immunity challenge or use the Hidden Idol. Winners of the reward challenge learn that one of them could win a new vehicle and Cirie catches a big fish. Will she also successfully mastermind a plot to oust a rival?

Horseback Adventures in South America
Becoming more and more popular, horseback tours, whether progam or customised, easy or rugged, elemental or luxury, are a great way of seeing the countryside. Here you can explore Patagonia, the Andes, cloud forests and pampas, well-known attraction or hidden treasure in many South American countries.

2007 Earthquake Count in South American Area - Last Week of June through August
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 between January through December, 2007

Baños, Ecuador
High in the Ecuadorian Andes, the small town of Banos attracts pilgrims, volcanologists, hikers, climbers, bikers, rafters, and tourists eager to enjoy the pleasant climate.

Paraguay in Pictures
Photograph of various scenes in Paraguay include the Gran Chaco, Asunción and Ciudad del Este, plus the reduciones, the Jesuit missions.

Edificio Kavanagh
Edificio Kavanagh, commisioned in 1934 by Corina Kavanagh and designed by architects Sanchez, Lago and De la Torre in the Rationalist and Art Deco styles popular at the time, is a national historical monument that still maintains its impact against the modern skyline above the Plaza San Martin in Buenos Aires.