Mérida, Venezuela
Squeezed between two mountain ranges and two rivers, Merida, Venezuela is a charming university town, with attractions and activities of both a cultural and scenic nature to tempt students and visitors alike. The cable car to the top of Pico Espejo is not to be missed; neither are tours onto the neighboring paramos, or rugged moors. Coastal Resorts of Uruguay
With miles of great beaches, tourists flock to the Uruguayan Riviera, to the resorts at Punta del Este, Maldonado, Rocha and Piriapolis. Cuisine of South America
South American cuisine shares many food and preparation styles in common, yet regional specialties and recipes make each country's food distinctive. Here you'll find some of those preferences for food and drink, plus descriptions of ethnic foods. La Virgen del Cerro San Cristóbal
This article, like the others contributed by Clarence Fisk, is in Spanish. It is an account of a visit to Cerro San Cristobal, or St, Christopher's Hill, in Santiago, Chile, on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2003. Gauchos, Huasos and Llaneros
The cowboys of South America: all brilliant horsemen, with similar histories and yet so different. Begin this series with the Gauchos of Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. Alturas De Machu Picchu Photo Index
Photos of the peaks, Camino Inka, Intihuatana and the Zona Agricola, taken by guest author, Clarence Fisk, author of Alturas De Machu Picchu. La Fiesta Grande - Andacollo, Chile
Andacollo is a small town in central Chile and the annual Fiesta Grande, a religious gathering on December 24-26 to worship the patron saint of local mines, La Virgen del Rosario (The Virgin of the Rosary), brings thousands of worshippers who also enjoy the secular festivities associated with the fiesta. Iguazu, Un Viaje Indescriptible
An indescribable journey to Iguazu Falls, from guest author Clarence Fisk's Chronicles of a Chilean in Spain, written in Spanish, brought to you by your guide to South America Christmas in Salvador, Bahia
Christmas in Salvador, Bahia is a combination of religious celebrations, ethnic traditions and pageantry. Recipes from Argentina
Argentina is known for beef. Prepared in barbeques, above, as an asado or parrillada, or in other ways, beef is consumed in great quantities. Recipes from Bolivia
Avocados and papayas from the Coroico Valley are typical fruits grown in the tropical regions of Bolivia. They are balanced by the Andean cuisine of potatoes, including frozen potatoes called chuño, corn, grains and spicy dishes. Recipes from Colombia
Colombian cooking calls for local fruits and vegetables, seafood, and of course, coffee. Favorite foods and recipes from Colombia, compiled
by your guide to South America Recipes from Ecuador
Tropical fruits, seafood, Andean potatoes, plus roasted cuy (guinea pig) or tronquito (bull penis soup) for the adventurous, are components of Ecuadorian cuisine. Recipes from Uruguay
Appetizers, entres, side dishes, drinks and desserts from Uruguay.Favorite foods and recipes from Uruguay, compiled
by your guide to South America. Recipes from Venezuela
Venezuela shares much of the Caribbean influences in its flavors, cooking
techniques and fruits like the plantain which are served at any and all meals.
Green fruits are starchy like potatoes, yellow ones are slightly sweet as the
sugar forms, and black skinned plantains are the ripest and sweetest.[ Recipes from Peru
Peru gave the potato to the world, and Peruvians use many varieties in their cuisine,
as well as tropical fruits and vegetables Recipes from Brazil
Fresh fruits and vegetables, often offered in open air markets, are a
staple of Brazilian recipes. Survivor Pearl Islands: The Sole Survivor!
Jon still feels confident as the only male among three women.
Letters from home bring a Survivor to tears, but one tribemate sees it as an opportunity to turn the rest of the tribe against that person.
A twist in the final stretch brings an unexpected battle for the Final Four.
Thirty-nine days ago they swam ashore on the Pearl Islands with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Darrah, Jon, Lillian and Sandra have made it this far, but only one will win. Who will be the Sole Survivor? Survivor 7: Pearl Islands - Episode 13
Burton and Jon are cocky, and Jon says the women don’t have their “intellectual ability.” One castaway sabotages the tribe's survival efforts in order to seek revenge.
Two overconfident castaways celebrate over a feast.
But will the celebration last? Conversations lead to a game of He Said, She Said. But is anyone telling the truth?
When the unexpected happens, everyone is sent scrambling. Semana Santa
Semana Santa, Holy Week, is the most important religious festival in South America. The most famous are the week long in Peru, Cuasimodo in Chile and others in Colombia and Venezuela. Survivor 7: Pearl Islands - Episode 12
The great lie continues to affect the decisions of castaways who believed Jon when he swore on his grandmother's grave.
A luxurious strategy session enjoyed spa-style, with food, massages, showers and privacy, is spoiled by one castaway.
Faltering alliances and redrawn allegiances leave no one safe, pushing one castaway to ask another, "You're not gonna betray me, right?" There's nothing like a guy in silk pajamas proclaiming what a great date he is! Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas Photo Gallery
Photos of birds, penguins and other wildlife found in the
Falkland Islands, plus views of the Islands, also called Islas Malvinas. Iquitos Photo Gallery
Photos of Iquitos scenes, floating houses, Yanacuyo River, fishermen, Loving Light Lodge, Shaman and more from an article by guest author Skip Kaltenheuser. Uruguay in Pictures
Enjoy these photos and images of Uruguay, South America, including
Montevideo, Punta del Este, gauchos and scenes of Uruguayan life, plus images of Uruguay from Space
Paraguay in Pictures
Photograph of various scenes in Paraguay include
the Gran Chaco, Asunción and Ciudad del Este, plus the reduciones, the Jesuit missions. | 