Travel Guide: South America’s Spookiest Places

Posted on October 31, 2011 - Category Brazil, Chile, Culture & Traditions, Peru, Travel Tales | Leave a Comment

The end of October and first days of November have gained cultural significance around the world as a particularly creepy time of the year. In some countries, October 31 is known as All Saint’s Day, Day of the Dead, or the more globally-recognized Halloween. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys curling up with [...]

Cultural News: 3 Top Events in the Santiago Region, Chile

Posted on October 28, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

One of the most developed countries in Latin America, Chile is a top travel destination in the world. From the rugged landscapes of Patagonia and the glistening lakes of the Lake District to the skyscrapers of Santiago, its capital, there is much to see for the eager traveler. Santiago is arguably among the most welcoming [...]

Peru Travel Guide: Discover the Treasures of a Cusco Tour

Posted on October 26, 2011 - Category Peru | Leave a Comment

Peru’s premier travel destination, Cusco is where most travelers will find themselves before they continue on to hike the legendary Inca Trail or visit Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel sitting high in the Andes about 70 miles away. While it is a modern hub of activity, with much of the city’s focus on catering [...]

Travel News: Visit Costa Rica, the Happiest Place on Earth

Posted on October 21, 2011 - Category Costa Rica, Travel News | 1 Comment

Win a free trip to Costa Rica! One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, Costa Rica is like heaven on earth for most travelers. Magnificent sandy beaches, tropical waters, and lush national parks filled with exotic flora and fauna, are only a few of the country’s many attractions. This year, Costa Rica [...]

Flights to South America: LAN Airlines offering 25% off

Posted on October 20, 2011 - Category Travel News | Leave a Comment

Have you been waiting for that ultimate flight deal for your trip to South America? LAN Airlines, one of South America’s premier air carriers, has just announced its new promotion offering a staggering 25% off selected major roundtrip flights between the USA and destinations such as Buenos Aires, Cusco, Santiago, and more! This rare sale [...]

Ecuador Travel: Discover Ecuador’s Top 3 City Escapes

Posted on October 18, 2011 - Category Ecuador | Leave a Comment

As many natural wonders as Ecuador has to offer, it is also full of fascinating urban centers just waiting to be explored. Although the capital of Ecuador is charming Quito, the largest city in the country in terms of population and geography is actually Guayaquil. Then there is smaller colonial Cuenca, but what it lacks [...]

Lima daytrips: Walking Through the Fairytale Landscape of Lomas de Lachay

Posted on October 14, 2011 - Category Peru | Leave a Comment

For the last few months, Lima has been plagued by the annual winter garúa cloud, keeping the city in a persistent state of somberness and gloominess. With the gray coastal fog tightly hugging the capital, the skies are a constant shade of overcast often offering no sight of the sun for weeks on end. However, [...]

What is Quechua and who are the Quechuas?

Posted on October 12, 2011 - Category Culture & Traditions | Leave a Comment

During your trip in Peru and particularly as you visit the rural regions, you will likely hear mention of the Quechua people and the Quechua language. Who are these people, and what is Quechua in relation to the Spanish that is otherwise spoken in the country? The term Quechuas refer to the ancient, ethnic indigenous [...]