South America
The vast and diverse continent of South America stretches from north of the earth’s equator to close to Antarctica near its southern tip. It is little surprise therefore that the range of tourism options in this 12 country land mass span a huge variety of experiences. Such diversity includes dense Amazon rainforest, snow-capped Andean mountains and the natural wonderlands of Patagonia and the Galapagos Islands.
You can enjoy the modern vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima, Medellin and Santiago. Sites to sample the life and culture of the past include Perus lost city of Macchu Pichu, the old mining town of Potosi in Bolivia and the line and geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert. Throughout the continent there are countless sites of historical interest telling tales of the various cultural influences that have molded the people and the land of South America. Beaches, islands, mountains, deserts, jungle, history and vibrant modern cities, South America has got it all.
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Recent South America Articles
Latest Travel News for Ecuador
Bordered by Colombia, Ecuador and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador more than make up for its lack of size with a wealth of tourist attractions. Top of that list are the peerless Galapagos Islands with its astonishing natural wildlife. The islands’ splendid isolation has...
55 Arrests Related To Illegal Fishing!
Hot on the heels after the arrest of 20 illegal Chinese crew in Ecuador, 35 suspects have been arrested in the Chinese province of Guangdong. These arrests are welcome news for those fighting to put a stop to illegal shark-finners. However, these events over the last...
The Threatened ‘Rio Dolphin’ Needs Your Help
All eyes are on Brazil as the host country of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Sea Shepherd Legal is making the most of the media attention and timeously staged its online campaign to save the Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis). This is the same species that is depicted on...
Galapagos Liveaboard – Nortada 360° Tour
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Special offers on Galapagos liveaboard MY Astrea
Save up to US$ 990 per couple! Last minute offers on MY Astrea in the Galapagos. If you can act quickly you can jump on board and save some serious money! Astrea is a mono-hulled steel motor vessel of 25m in length, operating year round Galapagos liveaboard tours....
Galápagos Marine Life Now Protected!
Monday 21 March 2016, President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa, announced the creation of a marine sanctuary in the area of the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagos Islands are a World Heritage site. The area has been protected since 1998 by the Galápagos Marine...
Galapagos Master Special offers
There are some incredible specials around in Galapagos these days! Normally this is a destination that requires lots of advanced planning. These days there seem to be more spaces popping up, meaning you can get to scuba dive the best sites of Galapagos for less....
Save In Galapagos With The Humboldt Explorer!
Don't miss the chance of hopping on board of the Humboldt Explorer in 2017, you could be enjoying the best diving in the world at a bargain price. Needless to say you will have to act quick to grab one of the few remaining spaces onboard! The hammerheads have been...
Galapagos liveaboard Nortada – Special Discounted Trip
Last updated: 26 June 2016 Galapagos is a dream dive destination for many but there are not many liveaboards around. So it was great to see the arrival of the new-to-the-scene Nortada. Nortada stands alone among Galapagos liveaboards since it accommodates only 8...