Work your way through these resources to make sure you don't miss anything:
When to Go Best times to visit, rainy seasons, high seasons in this easy reference.
Visas, Passports and Legal Matters Travel requirements, consulate and embassy information, required documents, marriage abroad and legal information.
News & Current Events Online news, newspapers and reports from newspapers around the world.
Travel Tips Packing lists, packing hints, and a suitcase full of helpful information
Weather Forecasts, average ranges, and trends.
Languages Spanish, Portuguese and Quechua - learn some of each to make your visit more meaningful. How's your Guarani?
Language Schools Educational travel programs, and immersion programs in various countries will teach you the language and the culture of South America.
Geography Maps, photos, descriptions, demographics, biogeography, time zones, climatic conditions, and distances.
Online Access Net cafes, cyber cafes, online guides, Latin American search engines.
Health Matters Health concerns and tips about travel.
Money Matters Currency converters, money exchange, ATM usage.
Safety Issues Danger zones, risky areas, inflight safety, travel warnings and related matters.
Travel Advisories for Visitors to South America Travel warnings issued by the US Department of State about various South American countries.
Please read these pages:
- Introduction
- Major Attractions and Countries
- Transportation and Tours
- Practical Information
- Choose your Destination!