Most Popular Destinations (376)
These are the top attractions on everybody's travel list: Machu Picchu, Angel Falls, the Galapagos, the Amazon, Easter Island, Lake Titicaca, Iguazu Falls, Nazca, the Andes, plus the mountains, fjords, glaciers and national parks of Patagonia.
Plan Your Trip (558)
From dreams to reality: choose your destination, get your documents in order, investigate health and safety concerns, choose a tour or go it alone, make your reservations and pack your bags for your South American vacation or business trip.
Countries and Territories (4869)
An array of resources for attractions, cities, regions, culture, geography, history, maps, when to go and how to get there advice, plus a rich assortment of travel articles, top destinations, trip planning, festivals, photo galleries and more about the countries and territories of South America.
Culture (334)
Broaden your knowledge of South American culture through languages, literature, music, dance, news and current events, customs, art, handicrafts and fiestas, festivals and holidays.
Events, Fiestas, Holidays (113)
Holidays, fiestas and festivals, whether religious or secular, hold a favored place in Latin American culture. Some, like Easter or Semana Santa, are celebrated throughout the continent. Others are country specific. Enjoy them all!
Languages (84)
Spanish, Portuguese and Quechua - learn some of each to make your visit more meaningful. How's your Guarani?
Geography (98)
From the lowest point on the continent to the highest, South America's physical makeup includes vast plains, steep mountain chains, rain forests, deserts, some of the longest rivers in the world, extensive wildlife, cloud forests, tropical beaches, volcanos and glaciers and so much more.
News & Current Events (37)
Online news, newspapers and reports, plus background information and related material for travelers
History (332)
Kings, empires, revolutions, juntas, larger-than-life historical figures, explorations, archaeology, coups, Wars of Independence, the Conquista, Inca Empire plus modern-day struggles and issues.
Cuisine (283)
Be prepared for your travel in South America with knowledge about the cuisine and food preparation. Latin American cuisine is a tasty blend of indigenous foods and methods of preparation, international influences and ethnic influences.
Sports and Recreation (326)
If you're into skiing, soccer, also called futbol, racing, polo, climbing, sailing, kayaking, diving, surfing, trekking, biking, fishing, rafting, and any number of extreme sports, South America is the place.
Wildlife / Conservation (139)
Wildlife species, endangered species, conservation and ecological projects and focus areas, plus a photo gallery.
Books, Souvenirs and Gifts (22)
Expand your knowledge of South America with guide and travel books, histories, fiction and non-fiction themes. Choose art, handcrafts, travel gear or sports gear or music.
