Argentina Travel News: Iguazu Falls in Concert

Posted on April 27, 2012 - Category Argentina, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Iguazu Falls, a top Argentina travel destination, is the spectacular setting for the International Youth Orchestra Festival taking place from May 21 to 26. The festival will bring together 700 young musicians, including choirs, orchestras, and soloists from countries across 5 continents. The musicians, selected after an exhaustive screening process, will be performing free concerts [...]

Peru Travel News: Photographs of Martin Chambi on Exhibit

Posted on March 30, 2012 - Category Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Martin Chambi is without question one of the greatest photographers that Peru, and indeed South America, has produced. Chambi first gained international recognition for his photographs of Machu Picchu, which were published in magazines, in newspapers like Buenos Aires’ La Nación, and in Hiram Bingham’s first book Inca Land: Explorations in the Highlands of Peru [...]

South America Travel News: Get Ready for Carnival!

Posted on February 17, 2012 - Category Bolivia, Brazil, Culture & Traditions, Peru, Travel News | 1 Comment

This month, the world celebrates Carnival. Of course, everyone knows about the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. However, celebrations occur throughout the South American continent. The unifying elements are music and dance, but each festival is a unique reflection of the historical and cultural influences particular to its region. Cusco, Peru Los Carnavales is [...]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Latin America

Posted on February 14, 2012 - Category Destination Highlight, Travel News | Leave a Comment

Whether single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore nowadays. Every year, the world gets drowned in pink colors, heart-shaped balloons, and cards to declare one’s love. South America is no exception. Each country has its own way of celebrating this joyful day. In some South American countries, Valentine’s Day is better [...]

Protecting Nature’s Bounty: Ecotourism in Manu National Park

Posted on January 13, 2012 - Category Amazon, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

On January 6, officials from Peru’s national park and tourism agencies met with tour operators to discuss ways to develop Manu National Park as a top ecotourism destination in 2012. With financial backing from SERNANP, Peru’s national park service, the focus will be on maintaining and improving the infrastructure for hosting researchers and travelers, particularly [...]

South America events: The 4th Annual Dakar Rally 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012 - Category Argentina, Chile, Peru, Travel News | 1 Comment

It was in 1978 that one of the most dangerous human challenges was made into an annual affair: The Dakar Rally. This year, for the fourth year in a row, Dakar has taken over South America and will pass through some of your favorite Argentina, Chile, and Peru travel destinations. The idea for the event [...]

Flights to South America: LAN Airlines flights up to 50% off

Posted on December 1, 2011 - Category Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Travel News | Leave a Comment

We don’t know about you, but we’re already thinking ahead in order to make our travel resolutions become realities in the upcoming new year. To help you get one giant leap further in the vacation planning process, we’re excited to announce that LAN Airlines, South America’s most premier, is hosting a massive flight sale! Call [...]

News Special: 2 South American Destinations Honored as New 7 Wonders of Nature!

Posted on November 16, 2011 - Category Travel News | 2 Comments

We already knew South America was a magical travel destination. Now it’s official! The New Seven Wonders of Nature list recently came out and 2 of them are in Latin America! One more reason to start planning your visit before these enchanting destinations become too crowded with visitors. The 2 South American spots featured in [...]