Articles by date | Articles by topic

12/15/00 - 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.

12/07/00 - Colombia's National Parks
Colombia has developed a vast system of national parks, wildlife reserves and sanctuaries to enjoy when things quiet down.

11/27/00 - Cruising South America
Choose a jungle canoe or a large luxury cruise ship, a riverboat or a sailing yacht, and see Antarctica, the Galapagos, the Amazon, the Chilean fjords and more spectacular South America.

11/17/00 - The Glaciers of Argentina
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares has 47 major glaciers, including Perito Moreno, the only one in the world still growing, two lakes and is a favored destination in any season.

11/08/00 - Falkland Islands for Visitors
Penguins, cormorants, and elephant seals are only a few of the wildlife species you'll see on your visit to these islands - a little bit of Britain in the South Atlantic.

10/29/00 - Puno, Peru
Gateway to Lake Titicaca and the Folkloric Capital of Peru, Puno is a place you're sure to visit.

10/19/00 - Cuisine of South America
Regional specialties for food and drink, plus descriptions of ethnic foods.

10/12/00 - South America Guide to Tipping
Guidelines to help with the questions of how much to whom and where. Your feedback is welcome!

10/04/00 - South America Photo Jigsaw Puzzles
Have fun with these puzzles which you can format from easy to hard. Want more?

09/23/00 - Amazon Off-Line (Eat This Shrub and Call Me in the Morning)
Join guest author Skip Kaltenheuser on his shamanic experience in a jungle lodge near Iquitos, Peru.

09/12/00 - Commercializing Machu Picchu
Accidental damage during the filming of a commercial leads to the big question: is commercialization right?

09/10/00 - The Pantanal
Home to thousands of wildlife species, the Pantanal is a huge wetlands, and a must on a wildlife-lover's travels.

09/02/00 - Impressions of Lima
Trip report, suggestions and comments from Gerald Erichsen, About's Spanish Language Guide.

08/20/00 - 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?

08/06/00 - Nahuel Huapi, Argentina
Explore this national park, lake and main town of San Carlos de Bariloche.

07/30/00 - The Dinosaurs of South America
Patagonia and other sites are fossil-rich with numerous new species.

07/26/00 - Expected Protests against Fujimori's Inauguration
Should you stay away or conduct business as usual?

07/14/00 - Santiago
Sightseeing in Santiago in Part Two of a Dream Trip to Chile.

06/26/00 - Amazonia
A look at travel on the Amazon from Iquitos, Peru to Belém, Brazil.

06/20/00 - Mountaineering Deaths in Venezuela
The second highest peak in Venezuela claims five lives in an avalanche.

06/03/00 - Become a SAV-vy Traveler
Travel planning, destinations, travel documents and preparation tips for the first time traveler to South America.

05/10/00 - Teatro Colon
Join guest author Les Inglis in an evening at Buenos Aires's venerable theater.

04/24/00 - Dream Trip to South America
If time and money were no problem, where would you go? Join me as I begin a dream trip of my own.

04/09/00 - Argentina and the Dead
A walk with photos through La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires where Eva Peron and other Argentine notables are buried. Guest article by Les Inglis.

03/19/00 - Bogota for Visitors
An introduction to the city with things to do and see and practical tips.

03/06/00 - Understanding Buenos Aires
Learn about the city's background the neighborhoods and cuisine.

02/21/00 - Getting to Machu Picchu
Take the train from Cusco and the bus up the mountain or walk the Inca Trail.

02/11/00 - Latin American Literary Scene
Resources about South American authors to enrich your traveling experience.

01/22/00 - Carnaval
Get out your dancing shoes for the festivities in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities Bolivia and Colombia.

01/15/00 - Festivals throughout the Year
Browse through the calendar of events by country for an event during your travels.

01/02/00 - The Volcanos of Ecuador
A look at the active and dormant volcanos including the ones threatening Quito.