About South America
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Chile's National Parks
North to South, from the dry Atacama to wet Magallanes, there are hundreds of national parks, reserves, monuments and nature sanctuaries to visit and enjoy in Chile.
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro is called the folkloric capital of Bolivia for its adherence to traditional customs, including the famed Devil's Dance, or Diablada, performed during Carnaval. It also draws tourists to hot springs, the flamingos and other wildlife at Lake Poopó, desert mirages, volcanic activity, the great salt lakes at Coipasa and Salinas de Garcia Mendoza, and the rock formations at Pumiri.
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.
Nazca Lines, Peru
Ancient religion? Aliens from outer space? Ancient astronomers? Water sources? What caused the lines at one of Peru's favorite tourist destinations?
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.
Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Esmeraldas, long accessible only by sea, is now a commercial and
tourism destination with white sand beaches, ecological reserves, and direct access to Quito, Cuenca and other inland Ecuadorian cities.
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.
Puerto Montt, Chile
Puerto Montt is the capital of Region XX, Los Lagos, and the gateway to travel through the fjords, the Lake Crossing into Argentina, the mystical island of Chiloé and the center of commerce for the region.
Lima, Capital of Peru
Lima is called the City of Kings for the day it was founded. A vastly important colonial city, Lima now suffers the ills of modern cities, but visitors who rush through it on the way to Peru's other attractions are missing a wealth of history and culture that summarizes and defines the rest of the nation.
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.
Argentina for Visitors
From tropical forests to Antarctic regions, Argentina has varied climates and terrains, natural wonders and spectacular scenery to delight the visitor.
Santiago de Chile
Chile's capital city is cosmopolitan, the financial, cultural, and political center of the country. It's graced with tree-lined streets, parks, distinctive neighborhoods, ample assortment of restaurants and hotels. In addition to its own attractions, Santiago is near ski resorts, beach resorts and the ideal base for excursions into the Central Valley and either extreme of Chile.
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
Your next latte, expresso, cafe au lait, or plain cup of coffee might just have come from South America, one of the world's producers of fine coffee.
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.
Orinoco River
Between 1,500 to 1,700 mi long, Venezuela's river runs the length of the country, and is home to most of the indigenous population as well as tourism and the country's largest growing economic sector.
Explore Northern Coastal Peru
Long before the Incas and the Spaniards, the Moche and Chimú cultures created vast cities, oases in the desert and huge pyramids. Now the area is a must-see for visitors to Peru.
M - Z Site Map of Resources from South America for Visitors
M - Z Site Map of Resources in South America for Visitors site from About includes travel planning tips, articles, features, content-rich resource pages and knowledge about South America.
Matto Grosso
Brazil's Matto Grosso, the land of Big Wood, offers wildlife, history, mystery and great ecotouring in the Pantanal, the cerrado and the Amazon rainforest.
Paraty, Brazil
During Brazil's Ciclo de Ouro, Paraty was the main port for shipping gold to Portugal. Now, it's a charming colonial town offering visitors a lot of history, great beaches and a relaxing vacation.
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.
Isla de Margarita
Isla 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.
Northern Argentina's Less Traveled Paths
Explore and enjoy the less traveled paths in northwestern Argentina, including Salta, Jujuy, the famed train to the clouds, Quebrada de Humahauaca with the Hills of Seven Colors, Coctaca and other locations.
South America Photo Gallery
Virtual tours and pictures of South American attractions, countries, destinations, wildlife, cities, and peoples with description and links to more resources.
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.
Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador's capital is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise, a city at the middle of the world, and a delight to visitors. Tour the city, then venture out on the PanAmerican Highway, north and south to visit Otavalo, Ibarra, Cotacachi and Tulcán, then on to Latacunga, Ambato and Baños.