Plan Your Trip to South America

1. Transportation
2. Tours, Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
3. Documents

4. Geography
5. Keeping Healthy
6. Keeping Safe

Transportation

Airlines and airports, cruises, busses, tours and tour operators, rental cars, subways: all the ways to get transportation to and around in South America. Remember to check each country's trip planning section.

• Airlines and Airports
• Bus Services and Companies
• Cruises
• Reservations for South America
• Trains

Tours, Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

Tour Operators offer specialized tours, package deals, discount travel, and related touring resources. Many of these agencies offer tours to mulitple destinations. Be sure to check the touring opportunities for the cities and regions of the country you are planning to visit.

• Ecotours
• Tour and Travel Agents
• Volunteer Programs

Documents

Required passports and visas for individual South American countries, travel requirements, consulate and embassy information, marriage abroad and relocation or immigration information.

• Passport and Visa Information
• Relocation for Career or Personal Reasons

Geography

Plan your travels in South America with these maps, weather reports and natural events.

• Geography of South America
• Maps
• Weather, Climate and Meteorological Data

Keeping Healthy

Facts and tips about jet lag, acclimatization to the altitude, food and water precautions, diarrhea, insect repellants, malaria, Dengue fever, cholera, Chagas disease, hepatitis, medical insurance, innoculations and additional health information.

• Acclimatize to the Altitude
• Health Matters

Keeping Safe

Danger zones, traveler warnings and safety issues, plus tips to avoid theft and protect yourself while traveling.

• Common Sense Safe Travel
• Money Issues
• Safety Issues
• Women Traveling Alone