The Inca Trail is the most famous hike in Peru and all of South America. No words adequately describe the stunning mountain scenery high in the Andes and the subtropical jungle that covers the landscape like an immense tapestry. Add in the impre...
The Amazon River is without a doubt one of the world's natural wonders--a melting pot of lush foliage, tropical animals of all species and warm weather. Whether you are searching for a long trek to help save the rainforests, a luxury trip to see ...
Half of earth's animals live in the rainforest. Many varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles dwell in the dark wet depths of the forest and in the bright high branches of the canopy above. Scientists and naturalists continue to explore the rainf...
Arequipa is the second-most populous city in Peru, located in the southern region of the country. Situated below El Misti Volcano high in the Andes Mountains of South America, Arequipa is known as the "white city" because of the beautiful white ...
Argentina is a country located in the southern portion of South America. Its name comes from the Latin word "argentum," which means silver. The county offers everything from Atlantic Ocean coastal
resorts to the plains in the eastern region, as w...
The financial crisis of 2001 turned Argentina from one of the most expensive countries in the world to visit into one of the cheapest. In the 1990s, one U.S. dollar bought one Argentine peso, and the prices were akin to being in Italy or Sweden. ...
Argentina is a large country that features almost every climate on Earth. From deserts and jungles in the north to glaciers and the tallest peaks in the American continent to the south and east, visitors will have a hard time deciding what to do ...
Avianca Airlines is one of the oldest airlines still to exist, second behind KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The company began offering flights in South America but expanded into other areas and is now owned by Bavaria SA, a conglomerate based out of C...
Belem is a city in Brazil that is a major port for the country. The city is located 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and built from a series of small islands that are connected with channels and rivers. Belem is in the northeast region of Brazil ...
Though it's the second-smallest country in South America, there is a surprising range of geographical features in Ecuador, from volcanoes to rainforests and chilly weather in the mountains to the sticky humidity of the Amazon Basin. While the sig...
Brazil is a beautiful country known for more than just soccer and Carnival. Its luscious
beaches and coastal areas boast over 300 days of sunshine per year and the rich rainforests and Amazon River continue to amaze. Travelers from the United Sta...
Brazil is a large South American country bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese and the currency is calle...
Campinas, Brazil, is one of the region's largest cities and a destination for visitors from all over South America and the world. It boasts largely comfortable weather due to its location in the foothills of the mountains. The seasonal variance i...
Chicago is the third-largest city in the
United States. Despite tragic setbacks such as the Great Chicago Fire, the city's long history, rich culture, booming business center and geographic location make Chicago a city that continues to thrive in...
Chiclayo is a beautiful coastal town in the northern part of Peru. This South American city has plenty of sites tourists like to visit. It also has a few nice beaches. The best months to head to the
beach are January and February, since this Peru...
Located due south of Rio de Janeiro, the city of Santos is South America's largest seaport not to mention a growing tourist mecca. In addition to industrial and shipping complexes where exports include coffee, steel, oil, cars, cotton and even ba...
Chile is a highly diverse nation in regards to its climate and weather. This is mostly due to its limited latitudinal area. Some areas of the country are dry desert, while others feature heavy tundra. Since Chile is located in the southern hemisp...
The terrain of the Chimaltenango area of Guatemala is rugged with valleys, ridges, and plains marking the surface. The Sierra Madre Mountains as well as the Pan American Highway (CA-1) pass through this region.
The Galapagos Islands are off the coast of Ecuador and are very tropical. As a result, individuals choosing to visit the island chain should pack their luggage accordingly. Plan for tropical weather and plenty of sun when packing your luggage (Ga...
The single most common words in the Spanish language are by and large prepositions, conjunctions and articles. Pronouns, adjectives and eventually nouns also appear in the list of the most commonly used words in the Spanish language. Groups of wo...
