South America

Ecuador is a small country but it offers more to visitors than many larger countries can even imagine to offer. From the Amazon cloud rain forests to the Andean volcanoes and the natural diversity...

Cabo San Lucas is one of Mexico's most luxurious and popular tourist destinations. Hundreds of thousands of people visit each year for fun in the sun, a relaxing ocean getaway and a taste of...

How to travel to Cancun and not spend a fortune!

Santa Cruz, one of the islands that make up the Galapagos Islands, is rich in rare wildlife and farming. Rare birds and tortoises thrive in the humid, subtropical climate. The climate is also...

The Amazon rainforest is a seemingly limitless treasure-trove of discovery. Scientists continue to find fascinating new species in the region which is sustained by the mighty Amazon River,...

Tropical rain forests are shrinking at an alarming rate due to human destruction. Approximately half the world's animals live in rain forests, yet rain forests only cover 2 percent of the globe....

The Amazon rainforest--the world's most diverse ecosystem--is a land of enchantment and excitement, spanning more than 2.5 million square miles in nine countries of South America. Sixty percent of...

Rid de Janeiro, or River of January, is a city with much to offer. The city received its name after Portoguese explorers discovered Guanabara Bay in January and assumed it was the mouth of a...

Peru is a diverse country that contains a large variety of plants and animals. Mongabay.com notes that, "Peru has some 2,937 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles, according to...

Ecuador may be small---approximately the size of Colorado---but it makes for a variety-filled vacation option. "Nowhere else on earth will you find so much natural diversity--and all the fun that...

One of the world's most famous landmarks, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, is also one of the world's largest statues of Jesus Christ. Standing with outstretched arms over Rio de Janeiro,...

Santa Cruz is both the largest city and the largest department (state) in Bolivia, offering a diverse selection of sightseeing opportunities from urban plazas and museums to lush rain forests and...

Argentines are known for their unreserved nature and endearing sentimentality. As a result, holidays are celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditions of old are deeply respected. Learn about...

At one time, rain forests covered more than 14 percent of Earth's surface; today that percentage has been reduced to 6. Amazonia, an alternative term for the Amazon Rain Forest, expands over more...

After years of civil conflict, Colombia has emerged a safe travel destination that's attracting visitors from all over the world. With more and more direct international flights entering the...

The continent south of the United States holds many exotic delights for the traveler. You can celebrate Carnival in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, explore the tropical rain forests of the Amazon...

The Amazon rainforest is one of the world's greatest natural resources. It recycles and produces about 20 percent of the Earth's oxygen and is therefore called the "lungs of our planet." The...

Tamarindo is a small beach town in Costa Rica that has recently become a popular destination for couples, honeymooners, families and singles looking to have fun in the sun. As part of the Cabo...

The rainforest in Central Africa alone contains more than 8,000 plant species. More than 2,000 species of butterflies can be found in the South American rainforests. More than 80 percent of...

The Amazon rainforest is also known as Amazonia or the Amazon jungle, covering most of the Amazon basin in South America. The forest spans a total area of 1.4 billion acres. The forest occupies...

Situated in northern Brazil, Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas and is one of the most busy commercial ports in the country. Visitors from all over the world find Manaus to be the...

Known as the "City of Eternal Spring," Cochabamba offers something for everyone. Cochabamba is often referred to by locals as Chocabambinos. It is the third largest city in Bolivia.

San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist) is the only town on Isla Robinson Crusoe, one of the Juan Fernández Islands almost 500 miles off the Chilean coastline. The town hosts a tiny...

Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is a bustling, modern city that is also the nation's largest city. According to Lonely Planet, it stretches out for more than 12 miles from east to west....

Maracaibo is the second-largest city in Venezuela. It is located in western Venezuela, part of the state of Zulia, on the banks of Lake Maracaibo. One of Columbus' sailors, Alonso de Ojeda, first...

Bahia, which is a state in Brazil, has hundreds of miles of coast, but also reaches deep into the interior of nation, offering a diverse selection of natural environments, including jungle,...

Located near the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, Iguazu Falls is a marvel of nature. Many visitors describe it as the world's most beautiful waterfall. Although the setting is a...

Ecuador is a beautiful and diverse South American country that appeals to many groups of travelers. While it is the second smallest country on the continent, it still manages to contain...

Piura, Peru, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1532, was the first Spanish city in South America. Spanish, African, Mexican and Caribbean cultures mix in Piura, giving the city an especially rich...

The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador and research of the Islands by British explorer Charles Darwin led to the Theory of Evolution. Today, the Islands house more than 20,000...

Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incas. Discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, the city was covered in jungle and had not been used in centuries. The Spanish explorers who first settled Peru...

Uruapan is a city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. Located in the Sierra mountains, it is increasingly known for its folk art and crafts. Close to the rainforest jungle of Parque Nacional...

Peru is a coastal, mountainous, jungle country of 30 million people and 11 UNESCO world heritage sites. From ancient Machu Picchu developed by the Incas to modern Lima, with its Spanish colonial...

Peru is growing, and becoming a large tourist attraction for people around the world. And so is Cusco, for Trekkers, Cusco is a paradise. Cusco marks the beginning of the Inca trail, witch leads...

Montevideo, Uruguay, is a European-style city on the coast of South America between Brazil and Argentina. Visitors find the city charming and easy going.

Margarita Island is a gorgeous spot of land off the coast of Venezuela that has been growing in popularity as a tourist destination over the past few years. It is renowned for its beaches and laid...

Guatemala is a vacation destination that is often overlooked for more glamorous, tropical destinations. However, Guatemala is a great place to visit that is kind on the pocketbook, while being...

Manaus is the largest city in Brazil's interior Amazonian region and the gateway to the largest rain forest in the world. These characteristics have helped to transform it into a rapidly-growing...

After many years of internal civil strife, many parts of Colombia are now safe for foreign visitors. From lush rain forests to gorgeous Caribbean beaches, travelers will find a thrilling expanse...

Margarita Island is off the northeastern coast of Venezuela, in the Caribbean Sea. According to legend, the island was created from the teardrop of a cherub, although in reality it was formed when...

Lima, the bustling capital city of Peru on the Pacific Coast, is also the gateway to the rest of the country. Its architecture ranges from pre-Incan ruins to modern skyscrapers, but the Spanish...

Peru is a fascinating blend of modern and ancient and definitely not to be missed. The people are exceedingly friendly, the climate is warm and sunny, and the history is rich and varied. However,...

Margarita Island (Isla Margarita) is a Venezuelan island in the Caribbean, originally notable for its pearls. In 1816, Simon Bolivar was confirmed there as commander in chief of the Venezuelan...

Caracas, Venezuela, is an important South American center of culture, industry and tourism. Indigenous peoples are thought to have inhabited the around as early as 13,000 B.C. Spanish discovery...

Many Peruvians rely on airlines to move about their mountainous country and most of the third of a million visitors who head to Cuzco as a jumping-off point to visiting the ancient Incan city of...

Peru is a fascinating country full of history and friendly people. Just south of the equator, Peru presents a landscape of great diversity. Lima, at sea level on the Pacific Coast, is a bustling...

Peru is a country of great contrast. From deserts to oceans to high mountain trekking, ruins of exquisite beauty to jungle trips down the Amazon valley, it has something for everyone...including...

According to the United Nations, Cuzco is a world heritage site. This archaeological treasure is nestled high in the Andes Mountains, and is a must for any visitor to Peru.

Although it is not the longest trek by far, the Inca trail is one of the most famous and popular treks in South America. It combines a rich variety of scenery in a relatively short space that can...

The state of Bahia in Brazil is popular with tourists. Its capital is Salvador, and the area is well-known for its culture, traditions and beauty. Visitors are attracted to the region's beaches,...