Visiting South America

My visit to two of the most important historic sites in Porto Alegre: Palacio Piratini and Teatro Sao Pedro.

Some of the things you should now about visiting Santa Marta, Colombia. With, and without a global pandemic.

Strongly Gothic features characterize this building in Montevideo, Uruguay, dating from 1870, and designed by French architect Victor Rabú (1834-1917). It is named for an historically prominent Uruguayan family.

French Guiana is an overseas region and department of France. It borders Brazil east and south, Suriname west. The territories land mass is 83,534km2 second largest region and first department.

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a remote inhospitable overseas territory of the British Government. The largest amongst smaller Islands that make up South Sandwich Islands.

José Enrique Rodó (1871-1917) — author of 'Ariel' and commemorated in the name of a park in Montevideo, Uruguay — and E. Howard Hunt (1919-2007) — ex-CIA Watergate burglar — are not names which often go together. But they are linked by Uruguay and by polemics about US economic-driven intervention.

Forget the Cold War: understand how Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera, as a conservative nationalist, could be both a supporter of the Sandinistas and a defender of the historic sovereignty of Latin America

Fine style and historical allusion come together at this building in a leading Uruguayan resort city in Maldonado department.

My American friends John Clites, Seth and I put together a list with some Brazilian habits Americans dislike or find unnecessary. Check it out and leave a comment!

Peru has almost 200 species of snakes. The clever Peruvian decoy spider who makes lookalikes out of dead insects to fool predators. Scorpions, sand-flys and disease is also rife.

Argentina has many poisonous spiders and venomous snakes. The diverse weather conditions make the country a prime breeding ground for many dangerous insects, reptiles, & animals.

Bolivia is about one-third mountainous and two-thirds lowland. In western Bolivia and northern Chile the Andes mountains reach their greatest width, approximately 400 miles (650 km) between Arica (Chile) and Santa Cruz.

Many people know Ecuador from the Galapagos Islands, but the country is much more than that. Here you can find ten wonderful things to do there...

A true story of a family of Charruas brought to France for exploit and financial gain in a human zoo.

Oxapampa Peru. European chalet-styled town in Peru. Peruvian tropical rain forests. Things to do in Oxapampa. South America.

Being at the border of the Caribbean and South America, Guyana is known for its unspoiled land of high mountains, deep rainforests, and the beauty they retain.

The river Cano Cristales in Colombia also known as the river of five colors and the liquid rainbow is considered the most beautiful river in the world. It makes a great trek and unique adventure.

Cartagena is a tourist destination that is the choice of local and international tourists alike. This walled city is full of character, excellent food and drinks, festivals, and beautiful women.

The Amazon rain Forest, one of the wonders of the world, can be seen by way of tours that will expose you to the multitudes of species of plants and animals. Colombia's Amazon is a unique adventure.

A story of a German living in an Argentinean province of Buenos Aires for more than 2 years. The good and bad things she experienced and some inside things about the Argentinean culture. Rioplatense Spanish, Mate, Dulce de Leche and the Argentinean hospitality are a couple of things that are addressed.

Pachacuti was the greatest of the Inca emperors and greatly enlarged the Inca Empire during his reign.

Want to know more about Venezuela? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I've compiled all you will need to locate Venezuela on a map, cook a Venezuelan meal, watch YouTube clips on Venezuela, color the flag, create a Venezuelan craft, read a great book about Venezuela, and more!

Want to know more about Brazil? Would you like to have fun while learning about the countries of the world? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I have provided everything you need to locate Brazil on a map, cook an ethnic meal, watch YouTube clips on Brazil, color the flag, create a Brazilian craft, read a book about Brazil, and more!

Argentina offers the world rich history, traditions, and culture. Lets take a look at some of the fun and interesting facts that make Argentina a great country

Uruguay is a unque and interesting country in south america. There is tons of history, culture, and traditions to be learned. So, come and see some of the fun and interesting facts on Uruguay

Costa Rica spiders, snakes, bugs and insects which can kill whilst on vacation. Hotels in the costa rica which may have spiders, snakes and poisonous bugs in the area.

Jerusalem Park Steven L. Herrmann Jerusalem Park, or Bosque Protector Jerusalén in Spanish, is an area of protected dry forest a short distance north of Quito Ecuador. Most people come to this tiny nation to experience the rainforests of the Andean...

Vacations to Brazil can be destroyed by poisonous snakes and spiders. Beware of spiders and snakes on cheap holidays to Brazil.

Still shrouded in mystery a century after their re-discovery in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the world's most intriguing travel destinations. While it is possible to reach the ruins without undergoing a...

Torres del Paine's largest and most spectacular glacier

Many mysteries in the World are still Mysteries. They attract us because of the unknown element in which they possess. Let’s take a look at the mystery of the Nazca Lines

Chile is a beautiful country with plenty of tourist attractions to satisfy the most exigent of travelers. In this Hub I will list five of the most important Chilean landmarks that nobody visiting Chile should miss

10 Fun & Interesting Facts About Peru get a glimpse into the traditonal, historical, and cultural values of this wonderful country

Chile is full of tradition, history, and culture that make it one of the most interesting countries on earth. Here, are some of the top fun and interesting facts about chile

Ecuadorian Culture, Values and People and everything inbetween you ever wanted to know. Great vaction spots cost of living ect..

looking for a unique trip to paraguay in south america then here are the things that you need to know about paraguayan culture

There are many ways to enjoy and immerse yourself in this wonderfully diverse country in South America. Uruguay is the second smallest country in South America with Brazil bordering it to the north, its only land border.

Hiking the Torres del Paine W FAQ: where to stay, what to see, how to get there and highlights

Four Argentinean wonders: El Ateneo Grand Spendind, Iguazu Falls, the Jacaranda tree, and street tango.

The Kogi tribe live high on the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Columbia. They were the subject of a documentary entitled From The Heart of the World directed by Alan Ereira 20 years ago.

Peru is one the few countries in the world that can offer the traveler sun and beaches, snow sports, and adventure in the tropical jungle at any time of year.