Los Roques National Park
Venezuela's island park offers superb diving, snorkeling, sailing and swimming in an ecologically preserved area - a favorite destination! 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. Belém, Brazil
Belem has a long and varied history as colonial port, wealthy from the rubber boom, economic and cultural center of northern Brazil, plus the jumping off spot for many of the Amazon river destinations. Pisco
Pisco is the almost national drink in Peru and Chile. First created in Peru, now it's the subject of intense discussion between Peru and Chile: who owns the appelation rights? Some people don't care, they simply enjoy the product!
Chile for Visitors
Chile is a land of contrasts. A long thin country, withing its borders you'll find deserts, Andes peaks, live volcanos, glaciers, rich fertile valleys, geysers, rain forests, pampas, steppes, far off-shore islands, fairy tale, scenery and varied climates.
Excursions from Santiago
Day or weekend trips include ski resorts, wineries, natural reserves, arts and craft markets, plus places to camp, hike, raft, ride horses, picnic and sightsee. Viaje Por El Desierto De Huara, Tarapacá y Pisagua
An account, in Spanish by guest author Clarence Fisk, of a trip into the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile includes the religious festival of La Tirana, a peak at old nitrate mines, the tamarugo forest, and a visit, in part two, to the Saltflat of Huasco, a surprising high-altitude wetlands. Follow along with the photo galleries and some descriptions in English. Bastille Day in South America?
French Guiana is a department of France, not an independent nation, and celebrates the storming of the Bastille in the French way: lots of good food and wine! Amazonia
Amazonia, the Amazon river and its tributaries, is a wonderland for botanists, birders, scientists, ecologists, tourists, anthropologists, archaeologists, gold-seekers, explorers and the curious. Sports enthusiasts enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, jungle walks and fishing. 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! Puno, Peru
Gateway to Lake Titicaca and the Folkloric Capital of Peru, Puno is a place you're sure to visit Festa de Iemanjá
The Goddess of the Sea and Mother of the Waters is worshipped on New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro and on August 15 in Salvador. The Whales of Patagonia, Argentina
Between May and December, Southern Whales go to Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San José in Argentina's Peninsula Valdes to mate. This feature by guest author Marita Alisal tells us about excursions to see the whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. Glorias Navales
Chile annually celebrates the naval victories of the War of the Pacific on May 21. The Battle of Iquique and the capture of the iron monitor Huáscar were major turning points in the war with Peru and Bolivia. Santiago de Chile: Son Solo 15 Kilometros De Historia - Part 1
Walk with guest author Clarence Fisk on his 15
kilometer walk along Avenida Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins,
more popularly known simply as La Alameda, from General Velasquez to
Providencia and Tobalaba, and learn about the many historical monuments to Chile's patrimonial heritage. Santiago de Chile: Son Solo 15 Kilometros De Historia - Part 2
This multi-part feature from guest author Clarence Fisk is a report of a stroll along Santiago's Alameda to see and photograph the monuments and statuary along the way. The feature is in Spanish, but click the thumbnails for the enlarged image and translation in English in the Son Solo 15 Kilometros De Historia Photo Gallery. Petroglyphs and Rock Art of South America
Call them pictographs or rupestrian art, petroglyphs give us a look at the past, and the numerous South American sites provide information about ancient peoples and cultures. Festivals throughout the Year in South America
South America festivals holidays holy days religious events
carnaval fiestas dia santa ferias carnival fair days Nahuel Huapi, Argentina
Explore this national park, lake and main town of San Carlos de Bariloche Fernando de Noronha
This spectacularly scenic archipelago off the northeastern coast of Brazil is a paradise for divers and snorkelers for the crystalline, warm waters and variety of marine life. Have you been there? Teatro Colón
Report by guest author Les Inglis of an evening spent in
Buenos Aires at the venerable Teatro Colon,
the city's premier opera house. The Mennonites of Paraguay
These immigrants from Canada, Russia and Germany have created productive farms, dairy farms and cattle ranches, as well as a tourist attraction, in the midst of the thorny Chaco. Air Travel to South America
Air travel to and around South America comes from many international and domestic carriers. Check these before you make your travel plans. Isla de Margarita
sla de Margarita - Sightseeing on the Pearl of the Caribbean
includes exploring Laguna La Restinga, El Copey Hill National Park, duty-free shopping, and amusement parks for family-fun. Quayaquil, Ecuador
Many travelers zip through Guayaquil on their way to the Galapagos. Those who take the time to explore the city and southern coastal Ecuador might be pleasantly surprised. | 