Emtrafesa is a handy bus company for trips along the coast north of Lima, particularly the short hop between Chiclayo and Trujillo.......[Read More]

For many years Paraguay, known as the "empty quarter" of South America, was closed to tourism for political reasons. Open now to tourism, Paraguay offers a scenic variety of terrains on either side of the Río Paraguay bisecting the country. The western portion, known as the Chaco, covers m......[Read More]

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a sprawling city on the banks of the Rio de la Plata, composed of neighborhoods called barrios. Most of the sights of interest to visitors are located near the city center, where shopping, nightlife, restaurants, hotels and civic and historic buildings attr......[Read More]

Take this journey to Peru's Amazon and share inguest author Skip Kaltenheuser's shamanic quest, complete with photos.......[Read More]

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The La Boca barrio, or neighborhood, in Buenos Aires, grew up on the bank of the Riachuelo, a narrow canal where meat packers and warehouses serviced the city. Italian immigrants found a home here, and their hastily erected tin houses formed the basis of the residential area. Caminito, a pedestrian ......[Read More]

This dish is excellent with tomatoes fresh from the garden. It makes either a salad or a light lunch entree, and is delicious with chicken or turkey salad stuffings.......[Read More]

Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua, is the largest freshwater island in the world.nicaragua flag icon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comOmetepe Island, located in the southwestern portion of Lake Nicaragua, is the largest freshwater island in the world. Consisting of.........[Read More]

Called Foz do Iguaçu in Brazilian, and Cataratas del Iguazú in Spanish, Iguazu falls are a top destination for visitors from all countries. These photos display only a portion of the grandeur and awe-inspiring nature of the which are taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread ......[Read More]

Sacsayhuaman, also called Saqsaywaman, means Satisfied Falcon in Quechua. This huge fortress was created by the city planners of Cuzco, the capital of the Inca empire, to the head of the capital, with Cuzco as the body. This is the site of a portion of Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.......[Read More]

Sewell, also known as El Teniente, or the Lieutenant, is the site of the largest underground copper mine in the world. Today, workers at the mine and the administrative areas commute by car from the bottom of the mountain, but for many years, Sewell was accessible only by narrow gauge railroad. Sewe......[Read More]

The classic Peru itinerary follows a circuit commonly known as the Gringo Trail, a route that takes in Peru's most famous attractions.......[Read More]

Enjoy these photographs, taken on various NASA missions, of South American cities. Seen from above, the scope, toppgraphy, natural landmarks and distinctive features vary in clarity, yet each photograph is a unique way to learn about the city and surrounding area.......[Read More]

Enjoy these mostly black and white photographs and sketches of Brazil as it used to be. Included are images of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Manaus, Santos, rubber and coffee plantations and other photos. Most are undated. ......[Read More]

Taking the train in Ecuador is now easier, faster and one of the most memorable experiences in South America.......[Read More]

Tiwanaku, also known as Tiahuanacu, is the site of the remaining ruins of the pre-Incan ancient Tiwanaku agrarian civilization. Located near Lake Titicaca, the archaeological site is not yet completely excavated, but the visible ruins make a pleasant and rewarding day trip from La Paz, the capital o......[Read More]

Find out what weather patterns and temperatures to expect in Denmark with this guide to average climate and monthly temperatures for each month.......[Read More]

British Airways has announced that it will fly non-stop between the UK and Peru beginning May 4, 2016.......[Read More]

Plan all aspects of your Scandinavian vacation in Reykjavik, Iceland with these travel guide tips, Reykjavik restaurant and hotel guide reviews, information on activities and events in Reykjavik.......[Read More]

Sewell, also known as El Teniente, or the Lieutenant, is the site of the largest underground copper mine in the world. Today, workers at the mine and the administrative areas commute by car from the bottom of the mountain, but for many years, Sewell was accessible only by narrow gauge railroad. Sewe......[Read More]