Argentina Travel Guide: Escape to the “Happy City” of Mar del Plata

Posted on November 30, 2010 - Category Argentina | 1 Comment

Escape the crowds of Buenos Aires and visit the tranquil beaches of Mar del Plata, a famous beachside resort, on your Argentina travel adventures.

Peru Travel Guide: The Amazonian Tribes of Puerto Maldonado

Posted on November 29, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

The Peruvian Amazon is truly an extraordinary destination and a must-do for any traveler visiting Peru. One of the most biologically diverse regions in the world, the Amazon is also home to countless indigenous tribes that have learned how to tame this unpredictable region and live at peace alongside its spectacular wildlife. As of today, [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Afro-Peruvian Music in El Carmen

Posted on November 11, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Two hundred kilometers south of Lima is the culturally-rich hamlet of El Carmen. Too small even to be called a town, with just a few hundred residents scattered throughout its crumbling streets, El Carmen may have disappeared from the map long ago if not for one legendary family – the Ballumbrosios. Family patriarch Amador Ballumbrosio, [...]

Peru Travel Guide: A Tour of Nazca & Paracas

Posted on November 11, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

The marvelous geoglyphs of the Nazca region in Peru, known as the Nazca Lines, are one of Peru’s most popular and mysterious attractions. The Lines are located about a six-hour bus journey from Lima along Peru’s southern coast. However, the city of Nazca is isolated and the trip can be tedious. You can easily organize [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Insider Tips from Footprint Editor Ben Box

Posted on November 5, 2010 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Read invaluable Peru travel advice in this interview with Footprint editor and South America travel expert Ben Box who graciously shares his insight with Peru For Less.

South America Travel Guide: Brazil and Iquitos Make Top Ten Lists

Posted on November 3, 2010 - Category Brazil, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Find out why Iquitos in Peru, and Brazil made Lonely Planet’s Top Ten Lists for the upcoming year and how you can incorporate them into your excellent value South America vacation.