Central & South America Travel Tips
There's more diversity packed into this space than in any other comparably sized area on earth - and that's just Central America. Before you even go south of the isthmus (aka the Panama Canal) there's every conceivable type of adventure to be had - fun, easy, bumpy, challenging, surprising, fulfilling - that will give you conversational topics for decades to come.
South America, however, is a much bigger story, overwhelming in scale and scope and offering the full gamut of experience, from alpine skiing in Patagonia to navigating the upper reaches of the Amazon.
3 Days in Granada: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, June 2012
The city of Granada has many elements that make it appealing to visitors. The colorful colonial buildings and charming architecture make the historic center a lovely backdrop for a stroll, and the ...
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3 Days in North Chile: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Atacama Desert of Northern Chile is the driest spot on earth, where rainfall is measured in millimeters and centuries. Caught up between the Andes and a string of snowcapped volcanoes, including ...
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3 Days in Patagonia: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
At the southern terminus of the Panamerican Highway, a fantastic, glacier-carved realm of natural beauty begins. This is the gateway to Antarctica, guarded by sharp-toothed granite peaks and ...
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3 Days in San Ignacio: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2012
Day 1: Try Some Local Food Head to Pop’s on West Street for a local Belizean breakfast and plenty of coffee refills. Walk up to the San Ignacio Hotel and let them know you’d like to tour the ...
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3 Days in the Galapagos Islands: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cruising through and exploring the glorious archipelago known as the Galapagos Islands is a traveler's dream. With 13 main islands, six small islands, and more than 40 islets, the Galapagos is ...
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A Day in Rio de Janeiro
Written by Viator, October 2012
Rio de Janeiro, a city of incomparable natural beauty and incurably addictive culture, isn’t usually categorized as a one-night stand. In fact, once travelers have breathed in the intoxicating ...
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Adventure Activities in Brazil
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2012
Brazil is an enormous country—the fifth largest in the world—and home to some of the most astounding ecosystems and outrageous adventures on the planet. For active travelers, the sky is quite ...
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AIREBUENOS HOSTEL and PERACULTURAL
Written by Teresa V, November 2011
This hostel was EXCELLENTE!!! Would definitely recommend if you're staying in Valdivia, Chile. The staff was very friendly and even loaned us a coat when our luggage got left behind en route to ...
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Air Service At Last to Chile's Chiloé Island
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2011
As the Chilean
coastline plunges south toward the Antarctic, it begins to fray into
glacier-carved fjords and rain-forested islands, beginning with the
Chiloé Archipelago. All but lost in ...
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Amazon River Cruises
Written by Viator, May 2012
Iquitos is called Peru’s “Gateway to the Amazon,” a destination for visitors to this diverse nation who wish to experience the rainforest, as well as the Andes and Pacific Coast. While not as ...
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Arequipa Travel Tips
Written by Viator, September 2012
Arequipa, located in southern Peru, is surrounded by volcanoes and sea. Unlike many other cities in the country, Arequipa has no Inca artifacts, but is a visual example of Spanish and mestizo ...
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Argentina Begins Implementing Glacier Protection Law
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, September 2011
Last October, Argentina passed a conservation law unique in the world, protecting the nation’s glaciers. Although the law, which primarily effects mining operations, suffered considerable resistance ...
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Artifacts from Machu Picchu To Be Displayed at New Cusco Museum
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2011
For decades, the government of Peru has asked museums and universities around the world to return ancient artifacts recovered during the chaotic early years of archaeological discovery. Most experts ...
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Art Lovers’ Guide to Rio
Written by Ernest White, January 2013
Rio de Janeiro might be known more for its beautiful natural setting than for its artistic tradition, but that doesn’t mean the Marvelous City can’t serve up a mean art scene. From massive public ...
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Art Museums of São Paulo
Written by Viator, December 2012
Hosting a clutch of world-class art institutions—and its own renowned art festival, the Bienal, Latin America’s largest—São Paulo is the epicenter of Brazil’s art world. The city boasts a ...
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