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Reader's Choice 2007: Photo Galleries
During 2007, readers of South America Travel enjoyed the images in these photo galleries to help plan their trip, travel in comfort via armchair travel, and to learn more about the many splendid and scenic destinations in South America. The results of the top 15 photo galleries might surprise you.

Readers Choice 2007: Most Visited Pages
Over the course of 2007, readers most often visited these pages for information about top destinations, fetivals, religious holidays, cities and capitals of South America, cuisine and travel tips.

Book A Tour to South America
South America is a huge continent, offering the visitor a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. Tour agencies have developed itineraries enabling you to see as much as possible in as little time as possible. How do you know which tour operator is right for you?

Before You Buy A Tour to South America
South America is a huge continent, offering the visitor a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. Tour agencies have developed itineraries enabling you to see as much as possible in as little time as possible. How do you know which tour operator is right for you?

Plan Your First Trip to South America
Plan Your First Trip to South America with advice, tips and resources from getting your travel documents, choosing your destinations, travel operators, travel options, to preparing yourself for travel.

South America: Never Out of Season
No matter when you plan your travels in South America, you'll have a wide choice of climates and destinations. Here's an at-a-glance tip sheet for when to go where.

4Gringos.com
Information about Chile, Argentina and Brzil for those thinking of relocating or traveling there: includes country background, money and costs, history, and culture, plus a member's forum.

First Time VisitorsTravel Planner
Look at this illustrated index first to plan your trip. You'll find things to do before you leave, travel planning tips, destinations, top attractions, photo gallery, plus hundreds of pages of information about the countries you'll want to visit.

Four Ways to Enjoy South America
Try these suggestions for something new on your next trip to South America. You'll find suggestions for the Amazon, Patagonia and Antartica.

Guide and Travel Books about South America
There are dozens of fine guide and travel books written by and for visitors to South America. Here you'll find some books covering South America as a whole, some brand new issues, some old favorites.

Honeymooning in South America
Plan your honeymoon in South America and choose from romantic tropical beaches, cosmopolitan cities with luxurious accommodations, shared adventure, out of the ordinary festivals, spectacular scenery, cruises, and other choices for a fabled trip of a lifetime.

Horseback Adventures in South America
Becoming more and more popular, horseback tours, whether progam or customised, easy or rugged, elemental or luxury, are a great way of seeing the countryside. Here you can explore Patagonia, the Andes, cloud forests and pampas, well-known attraction or hidden treasure in many South American countries.

Immersion Language Programs in South America
Immerse yourself in a language program: learn the language, culture and have fun! Choose individual, group or customized intensive courses in various countries.

South America Guide to Tipping
Guidelines to help with the questions of how much to whom and where. Your feedback is welcome.

Spas and Hot Springs of South America
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, climbing or biking. Aah...

Tips for Travelers to Central & South America
"Travelers to Central and South America are usually welcomed with courtesy and warmth. There is great diversity in the region. You can visit major cosmopolitan cities, ruins of great ancient civilizations, primeval tropical rainforests and breathtaking locales. However, there are important things that you should know before you travel."

Travel Planners for South America
First time or experienced traveler, here's the information you need!

Where in South America?
Where in South America would you go to see specific attractions? Pretend you're a travel agent and see if your recommendations fit the bill. Test your skills and see if you know where to find pink dolphins, the Inca trail, gold artifacts, fly fishing and duty-free shopping.