Jesuit Missions of South America
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 visit to learn about Spanish and Portuguese colonial history.

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.

South America Trivia
Amaze everybody you know with your knowledge of world records, flora, fauna, wildlife, history, culture and geography of South America. Don't see a fact here? Send in your own bit of trivia!

Día de la Raza
The day Columbus landed in the Americas is celebrated as Columbus Day or as Día de la Raza. Not everybody favors this holiday. Do you?

Simón Bolívar, El Libertador
This hero of the Latin American wars of independence died discouraged that his efforts were in vain. Revered today as South America's great liberator, his political principles are the basis for the Bolivarian Movement and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

South America History Quiz
This quick 10 question quiz deals with history, a little geography, some botany, a dash of culture and a smidgen of gossip. Can you answer all the questions?

José de San Martín
Revered as Argentina's greatest hero, San Martín was also Liberator of Chile and Protector of Peru. Called Knight of the Andes and Santo de la Espada, he is also the subject of one of history's unsolved mysteries.

Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Text, map and pictures of Bolivia's premiere archaeological site.

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.

Bernardo O'Higgins, Libertador de Chile
The illegitimate son of an Irish colonial administrator and a Chilean criolla rose from obscurity to become the Hero of the Wars of Independence and the Supreme Dictator of Chile.

Chile Elections
What do you think of the two presidential candidates?

Dangerous Colombia
Read why several governments advise against travel to or in Colombia.

Expected Protests against Fujimori's Inauguration
Should you stay away or conduct business as usual?