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Info on South American Beaches

by Thomas K. Arnold

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South American beaches like Ipanema are world famous. Now let our eHow experts give you the scoop on some lesser-known coastal destinations, including one where penguins breed, as well as other aspects of Latin American travel, culture and society.

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