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- 2008 Earthquake Count in South American Area - August to OctoberCreated: 2008-08-31 @ 16:58:09 GMT
Earthquake Count in South American Area includes the South American continent, the Caribbean and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans nearest the continent, with magnitude, location and date for earthqu… - Iquique, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:06:04 GMT
The capital of Chile’s northernmost region, Region I, the city of Iquique is one of the country’s most visited cities. The attractions are a mild climate, commerce, the Atacama desert, na… - Parque Nacional Natural Isla GorgonaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:06:03 GMT
This former prison island in the Pacific Ocean is now a nature reserve open to visitors who wish to tour the prison ruins, see abundant wildlife, including monkeys, snakes, whales and sea turtles,… - Plan Your First Trip to South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:54 GMT
Plan Your First Trip to South America with advice, tips and resources from getting your travel documents, choosing your destinations, travel operators, travel options, safety suggestions, to prepar… - Top Destinations in South America - 2005 Reader's ChoiceUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:53 GMT
Statistics kept over the year show readers' interest in the various countries and territories of South America. You might be surprised at the order. Here's your chance to rank your top destinations… - Bucaramanga, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:53 GMT
Located in a scenic valley, called the Beautiful City and the City of Parks, Bucaramanga is one of Colombia's fastest growing cities. With universities, recreational facilities, nightlife, colonial… - Tigre Delta - Sub-Tropical Water WonderlandUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:52 GMT
The Tigre delta, named for the fierce jaguar, is a 14,000 square kilometer area where thousands of islands and inlets, water channels, rivers and backwaters form a sub-tropical wonderland about twe… - Walking Tours of Central Rio de JaneiroUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:48 GMT
Walking tours of central Rio de Janeiro provide the visitor with a glimpse into Rio's cultural and historical past and up-to-date present with lavish architecture and glorious views, proving that t… - Chagras and Bravos - Ecuador's Annual RodeoUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:47 GMT
Ecuador's annual rodeos take place twice a year. One event is a typical rodeo competition, with parades, and a family-oriented bullfight. The other is a serious, two-week ride with horsemen called … - El Chalten, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:46 GMT
El Chaltén is the newest town in Argentina, but snuggled up against the Andes, it's already become known as the Hiking Capital of Argentina. From this base, visitors can trek, climb mountains,… - Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:45 GMT
Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín is a huge park in the Magdalena River gorge in southern Colombia where centuries ago, before the time of the Incas, people interred their dead in tombs … - Oktoberfest in Villa General Belgrano, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:44 GMT
Oktoberfest in Villa General Belgrano, Argentina takes place the first week of October to coincide with the founding of the town, and is a joyous celebration of European heritage with copious amoun… - Villa de Leyva, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:44 GMT
Villa de Leyva, also called Villa de Leiva, is colonial-era town situated a short distance from Bogotá, and a popular day or weekend excursion. Scenic attractions include colonial architecture… - Saint Rose of Lima - Patroness of the AmericasUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:43 GMT
Saint Rose of Lima, the first Saint of the Americas, was born in Lima in 1586 and died there in 1617 after turning away from the secular life and living a life of self-mortification and extreme rel… - Feria del OrinocoUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:42 GMT
Feria del Orinoco, or Orinoco Festival, takes place in late August when the Orinoco river is at it highest, and includes aquatic sports, zapoara fishing competitions, music, dance and many cultural… - About Guatemala - Site of Survivor 11: GuatemalaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:41 GMT
The El Peten region of Guatemala is the location for Survivor 11: Guatemala, The Mayan Empire, where Survivor contestants will for the first time play out their survival games amid ancient Maya… - Concepcion, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:41 GMT
Concepcion, familiarly called Conce, is Chile's second largest city. Located on the southern coast on the Bio Bio river, it's an important commercial and educational city. With parks, natural scene… - Fiesta del Gran PoderUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:40 GMT
The annual celebrations honoring Christ as the second person of the Holy Trinity are a major event in La Paz, Bolivia. With religious processions, masses, parades and costumed dances, the Fiesta de… - Kourou, the Space Center of French GuianaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:39 GMT
Kourou, the Space Center of French Guiana, once the backwater mainland headquarters for the infamous penal colony of Devil's Island, now is home to the Centre Spatial Guyanais, and a modern city wi… - Rancagua, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:39 GMT
Rancagua, located an hour south of Santiago, offers history, sports, cultural traditions, tours of the deepest copper mine in the world, world-class spas, a nature preserve, wine, rodeos and the tr… - San Andres, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:38 GMT
Visitors wanting superb diving in crystal clear water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, a choice of full-amenity accommodations, relaxation and duty-free shopping he… - Inti Raymi, Festival of the SunUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:33 GMT
Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, e… - Georgetown, GuyanaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:32 GMT
Georgetown, Guyana isn't on the top destination list of many travelers, but the touches of whimsy in the Dutch and English colonial architecture, the mixtures of cultures and cuisines, plus the opp… - Cuzco, Capital of the Inca EmpireUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:30 GMT
Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire, has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Ollytantambo, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba Riv… - Mundo Marino - Sea WorldUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:27 GMT
Argentina's Mundo Marino, or Sea World, is a wildly popular all-season attraction on the Atlantic coast where marine wildlife, particularly Orcas, dolphins, sea lions and penguins delight the visit… - Valdivia, Chile - City of RiversUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:23 GMT
Valdivia, called the City of Rivers and La Perla del Sur, is considered one of Chile's most beautiful cities. With a rich and vivid history, natural beauty and a fine tourist infrastructure, the po… - Punta del Este, UruguayUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:22 GMT
Punta del Este, Uruguay is called the St. Tropez of Uruguay for its miles of beautiful, pristine beaches, its upscale and exclusive resort tradition, and the wealth of its summer visitors. Expensiv… - Santa Catalina Monastery - Arequipa, PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:21 GMT
Enter the gates into the adobe brick walled community of the Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery in Arequipa, Peru and step back 400 years in time. Opened to the public in 1970, this religious commun… - The Floating Islands of Lake TiticacaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:16 GMT
The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca are the home of the Uros, who consider themselves the owners of the lake and its waters. Traditionally fishermen and weavers, they now include tourism as a mai… - El Seņor de Qoyllur RittiUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:15 GMT
June in Peru is a time of worship of the ancient gods merges with Christian faith. South of Cuzco, on Ausangate peak, the faithful celebrate the El Senor de Qoyllur Ritti, the Bright Star of the Mo… - Ausangate Trek, PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:15 GMT
The Ausangate trek is a circuit around the tallest mountain in the Cordillera Vilacanota of Peru. Ausangate is regarded as a sacred mountain, an apu, and is the site of shamanic pilgirmages and the… - Semana Santa in Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huaraz and Tarma, PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:12 GMT
Perhaps the most famous Semana Santa celebrations occur in Ayacucho, Peru, where the entire town participates in the Holy Week event. … - Cuasimodo Celebrations in ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:11 GMT
Cuasimodo has nothing to do with the Quasimodo of fiction, nor is it the name of a saint or holy person, but is attributed to the Latin used in Catholic ceremonies. Whatever the origin, this is a t… - Semana Santa in Colombia and VenezuelaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:09 GMT
n Colombia, the most famous Semana Santa celebrations take place in Popayán and Mompox, where the Spanish colonial forces built six churches and a chapel, all used in the Semana Santa observat… - Semana Santa in Ouro Preto, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:08 GMT
The Easter Week celebrations in the magnificent colonial city of Ouro Preto, in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais, feature some of the country's most spectacular Holy Week processions. … - Cali, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:07 GMT
Cali is Colombia's third largest city and a center for sugar and coffee industry. It enjoys terrific nightlife in the salsotecas, and visitors enjoy the historic center as well as excursions into t… - Jesuit Missions of South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:05 GMT
The Jesuit Missions in South America began in Brazil, then spread to what is now Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, with one in Uruguay. They are all on the tourist mission circuit, and a worthwhile … - Trekking Torres del PaineUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:03 GMT
Torres del Paine, Chile’s spectacular national park in southern Patagonia, is a wonderland of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and … - The Wines of ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:05:02 GMT
Chile has been producing wine for over five centuries and is still delighting palates with the variety and scope from its vinyards. Learn a little more about the winemaking history and vintners of … - Virgen del Carmen Festival - Colorful Peruvian FestivalUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:58 GMT
The annual Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is a colorful mix of Andean pre-Columbian ceremonies and Catholic religion in which masked, costumed dancers relive ancient gods and rites… - Cayenne, Capital of French GuianaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:51 GMT
Make Cayenne your headquarters for touring French Guiana. In the capital city, you'll enjoy a bit of France in a tropical setting, a mix of cultural heritages, and the base to explore the cultural … - Top 10 Things to Do in RecifeUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:50 GMT
The attractions of Recife are becoming known to more travelers and include beaches, art and entertainment, cultural heritage, and side trips to Olinda… - Angel Falls and Canaima National ParkUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:48 GMT
Sprawling Parque Nacional Canaima, Venezuela's second largest national park includes rolling savannas, forests, dense river woodlands, sheer cliffs, and steep flat-topped table mountains called tep… - Spas and Hot Springs of South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:46 GMT
Think of a spa vacation, either on its own or as part of your next trip to South America. Relax with a full service spa resort, or dip into a mountain hot springs after a day of trekking, hiking, c… - Pelourinho, Salvador, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:44 GMT
Pelourinho, the old historic center of Salvador, is a city within a city. Centered around the old slave auction, Pelourinho has pastel-hued buildings, churches, museums, shops, restaurants and fant… - Lima, Capital of PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:42 GMT
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 othe… - Oruro, Folkloric Capital of BoliviaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:36 GMT
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 s… - Merida, VenezuelaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:30 GMT
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 visi… - La Fiesta Grande - Andacollo, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:28 GMT
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… - Mount Roraima - Adventure in VenezuelaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:23 GMT
Located in southeastern Venezuela, in Canaima National Park, Mount Roraima is a popular climbing adventure even for those not looking for the Lost World of Arthur Conan Doyle… - Useful Tips for Travelers to South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:21 GMT
How-to tips, including altitude sickness, jet lag, telephone usage and others, to make your travel to and in South America easier and more enjoyable from your guide to South America for Visito… - Getting to Buenos AiresUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:17 GMT
Fly, drive or cruise to Buenos Aires and other points in Argentina with these transportation tips… - Getting to BarilocheUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:16 GMT
Fly or ride to and to Bariloche, Argentina with these transportation suggestions for air, land, and water travel, including the famous and popular scenic lake crossing, the Cruce de Lagos… - South America 101Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:15 GMT
Varied tips, travelogues, tipping guidelines, helpful information to help plan your trip to South America from your guide to South America for Visitors… - Suriname Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:12 GMT
Suriname travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Suriname including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features,… - Uruguay Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:10 GMT
Uruguay travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Venezuela including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features,… - Venezuela Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:10 GMT
Venezuela travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Venezuela including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, feature… - Peru Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:04:06 GMT
Peru travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Venezuela including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, hi… - Paraguay Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:59 GMT
Paraguay travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Paraguay including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features,… - Guyana Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:57 GMT
Guyana travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to Guyana including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, his… - French Guiana Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:56 GMT
French Guiana travel planner contains everything you need to know to plan a trip to French Guiana including top attractions, hotels, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, fea… - Colombia Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:54 GMT
Colombia travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Colombia including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, histo… - Chile Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:52 GMT
Chile travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Chile including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, hi… - Bolivia Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:48 GMT
Bolivia travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Bolivia including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features… - Brazil Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:47 GMT
Brazil travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Brazil including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, transportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, … - Coastal Resorts of UruguayUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:41 GMT
With miles of great beaches, tourists flock to the Uruguayan Riviera, to the resorts at Punta del Este, Maldonado, Rocha and Piriapolis… - Chile's Lake DistrictUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:40 GMT
Chile's Lake District has been likened to Switzerland, but the spectacular arrangement of lakes, volcanos, rivers and waterfalls stand completely on its own as a major South American travel destina… - Explore Northern Coastal PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:38 GMT
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… - Banos, EcuadorUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:36 GMT
High in the Ecuadorian Andes, the small town of Banos attracts pilgrims, volcanologists, hikers, climbers, bikers, rafters, and tourists eager to enjoy the pleasant climate… - Cuenca, EcuadorUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:29 GMT
Cuenca, the third largest city of Ecuador, offers a mix of modern and colonial, green spaces, pleasant parks, a relaxed lifestyle, wildlife preserves and access to Ecuador's Inca ruins at Ingapirca… - Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:27 GMT
Big, sprawling Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is cosmopolitan and yet retains a neighborhood feel in the barrios. Sightseeing, nightlife, including the sensual tango, is a must in this sop… - Paraty, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:26 GMT
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. … - Buzios, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:23 GMT
An international resort, Buzios is two hours north of Rio de Janeiro, and its twenty plus beaches and relaxed hedonistic style likens it to Saint Tropez… - The Haciendas of EcuadorUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:18 GMT
Enjoy Ecuadorian hospitality, history, cuisine and attractions at one of these haciendas, also called hosterías. Some are rustic, some are three, four and five star luxury establishments. All … - Nazca Lines, PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:15 GMT
Ancient religion? Aliens from outer space? Ancient astronomers? Water sources? What caused the lines at one of Peru's favorite tourist destinations?… - Paracas and the Islas Ballestas of PeruUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:10 GMT
Paracas, and the Ballestas islands are often called Galapagos of Peru. The area offers fantastic wildlife viewing of birds and marine animals, plus a look at the ancient Paracas culture. … - Belem, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:06 GMT
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 destinati… - Bastille Day in South America?Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:05 GMT
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! … - Argentina Travel PlannerUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:04 GMT
Argentina travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Argentina including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, ransportation, tours, maps, geography, articles, features, hist… - Manaus, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:03 GMT
From a small river fort built in 1669 through the fabulously wealthy days of the rubber boom, through decline and adversity, Manaus in the state of Amazonas rose and fell like the tides on the Rio … - Isla de MargaritaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:03:02 GMT
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… - Brasilia, Capital of BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:51 GMT
Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is a monument to what Brazilians can do and have done. It's a city pointing like an arrow into the future. It's built on a massive scale, with large, innovative bui… - Puerto Montt, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:50 GMT
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 fo… - Paraguay for VisitorsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:49 GMT
Background, brief history and geography, plus touring the two regions of Paraguay for colonial history, abundant wildlife, and untouched wilderness… - La Paz, BoliviaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:47 GMT
La Paz, one of the two capitals of Bolivia, nicknamed the city that touches the clouds, is one of the highest cities on earth and the center of Bolivian legislative government, culture and tourism… - São Paulo, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:46 GMT
The city is South America's largest, Brazil's center of trade and industry. Paulistanos work hard and play hard. Here are some of the things you'll enjoy when you visit São Paulo… - Bogota, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:40 GMT
Colombia's capital, Bogota is a city of contrasts. A rich colonial heritage, stunning architecture and scenic beauty abound in this modern city, filled with museums, churches and social activity… - Easter Island - the Navel of the WorldUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:39 GMT
Explore Rapa Nui, the mystery of the moais, the BirdMan petroglyphs and Easter Island, past and present… - Northern Argentina's Less Traveled PathsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:37 GMT
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 … - The Beaches of ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:35 GMT
With almost 3000 miles of coastline, there are hundreds of beaches, coves and inlets for swimming, diving, surfing, windsurfing and sea fishing. … - La Serena, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:34 GMT
With its Mediterranean climate, white sandy beaches, pure air and tourist attractions, La Serena is Chile's second oldest city and a prime coastal resort… - Ilhabela, Sao Paulo, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:31 GMT
Ilhabela, in the state of Sao Paulo, on Brazil's largest maritime island, a rain forest ecological reserve, with miles of pristine beaches, spectacular waterfalls and mountain views, and is popular… - Cartagena, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:30 GMT
Exploring Cartagena's must-see places and things to do, including Ciudad Amarullada, the walled city, Convento de la Popa, Bocagrande, museums, and side trips to Santa Marta, Ciudad Perdida an… - Santa Marta, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:28 GMT
Santa Marta is Colombia's first Spanish settlement. Located on the coast, it boasts great beaches and access to Tayrona and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta national parks, plus the famed lost city of … - Caracas, VenezuelaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:27 GMT
Venezuela's capital and largest city is the center of commerce, culture, economics and the base for touring the country's attractions, including Angel Falls and the llanos… - Carnaval!Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:22 GMT
Carnival locations and information for Rio de Janeiro and other cities in Brazil, plus Carnaval festivities in Bolivia, Colombia and other countries of South America… - Medellín, ColombiaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:20 GMT
Medellin is the capital of Antioquia department in Colombia and enjoys a temperate climate that gives the city the names of The Land of Eternal Spring and Capital of The Flowers… - Iguazu FallsUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:13 GMT
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 plu… - Nude Beaches in South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:11 GMT
The legal beaches and naturist resorts or clubs are in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and surprisingly few of them in Brazil given the almost nude state of many beach goers on Rio's famed beaches… - Puerto Madryn, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:06 GMT
Named for a Welsh baron, Puerto Madryn is a popular seaside resort, the gateway to the prolific wildlife sanctuary on Península Valdés, the center of Argentina scuba activity, and a link … - Fiesta de la Virgen de la CandelariaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:04 GMT
Celebrate the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria on February 2 in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela… - Rio de Janeiro, BrazilUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:02 GMT
Rio de Janeiro, a cidade maravilhosa, is one of Brazil's most spectacular cities for it scenery, beauty, climate, lifestyle, beaches, beautiful people, Carnaval, festivals, and international acclai… - Chapada Diamantina - Brazil's "Lost World"Updated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:02:01 GMT
Chapada Diamantina National Park in Brazil's Bahia state is called the Lost World, compared to the Grand Canyon and to Jurassic Park landscape, but the region stands on its own for the fantastic ro… - Vina del Mar, ChileUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:58 GMT
Attractions, things to do and see in Vina del Mar, Chile's premiere seaside resort include beaches, sunbathing, the Municipal Casino, lively nightlife, sports, tennis, musical productions and fine … - Bariloche, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:54 GMT
San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly known as Bariloche, is a prime, all-season destination in Argentina's Patagonia. Summer sailing on Lake Nahuel Huapi, skiing, the lake crossing from Chile and a de… - Mar del Plata, ArgentinaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:51 GMT
Mar del Plata is Argentina's premiere beach resort, offering 17 kilometers of beaches, sports fishing, colonial architecture, a university, sports, zoo, casino and lively nightlife plus a number of… - Choose a Destination in South AmericaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:44 GMT
Choose a Destination in South America best suited to you and your interests with these considered tips and suggestions about packing, saftey, health, tours and more travel planning… - CavalhadasUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:40 GMT
Cavalhadas is celebrated in Pirenópolis, in the State of Goïás, among other locations in Brazil, as part of the festivities of the Festa do Divino Espírito Santo. The city turns… - Lake TiticacaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:36 GMT
Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the Americas and the cradle of Incan civilization. Bordered by Peru and Bolivia, the lake has sustained life for thousands of centuries and still beckons visito… - Cerro AconcaguaUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:28 GMT
At 22834 ft, or 6960 m, Argentina's Cerro Aconcagua is among the world's highest mountains and is the highest peak of the Western Hemisphere, presenting a challenge to climbers and trekkers… - Sucre, Bolivia - The City with Four NamesUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:21 GMT
Called the City with Four Names, Sucre is the second capital of Bolivia, home to the Bolivian Supreme Court, a colonial heritage city with one of the oldest universities in the Americas, intriguing… - The Pantanal and the EnvironmentUpdated: 2008-08-29 @ 19:01:13 GMT
The Pantanal is a huge wilderness region of swamps and marshes - wetlands created by the seasonal flooding of the river Paraguai and its many tributaries. It's the site of the popular annual Intern… - South America for Visitors - Photo of the Week - ArchivesUpdated: 2008-08-24 @ 13:00:05 GMT
Enjoy these views of South America in these weekly highlighted photos… - South America for Visitors - Photo of the Week - 08/24/2008Created: 2008-08-23 @ 18:43:03 GMT
On a high plateau known as the pampa of San Jose, a tribal group once used the sixty miles long and five miles wide coastal plain to draw long, intricate lines on the desert floor. Pre-dating the I… - South America for VisitorsUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 23:33:29 GMT
South America for Visitors site offers travel planning, vacation tours, pictures, maps, sighsteeing, hotels, favored destinations, culture, weather, recipes, languages, and information about South … - South America for Visitors - Photo of the Week - 08/17/2008Created: 2008-08-14 @ 18:50:30 GMT
Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist destination in Peru, with good reason. The ruins stand atop a steep mountain overlooking the Urubamba river far below, with Huayna Picchu overlooking the ce… - South America for Visitors - Photo of the Week - 08/10/2008Updated: 2008-08-07 @ 23:36:36 GMT
With snow clad mountain peaks and the deep blue of the highest navigable lake in the world, it's not hard to understand why the ancients considered the lake the birthplace of the sun. They believed…