Llama Trekking in Peru
It is known that the gentle Llama was used by the ancient Inca as pack animals, and today these socials beasts are still seen on the Andes Mountains and in various settlements through South America, being kept in large herds as fiber producers and pack animals. They are extremely intelligent animals and can be taught to execute certain tasks by repeating the action and command a few times. The Llama has played a vital role in the history of Peru and remains a treasured animal to locals. There is no better way to explore Peru and the paths traveled by the Inca, than with the animals that accompanied them.
South America - Editor - 06 November 2008
Villa Gesell : Argentina’s Seaside Treasure
Along the Atlantic Coast, there is one city that is known to almost everyone in Argentina, namely Villa Gesell. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the country and with being located a mere three hundred and fifty kilometers from Buenos Aires, it is easily accessible. Villa Gesell has everything to offer tourists, from idyllic weather, exciting activities and numerous attractions; this resort city welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and is one of the destinations in Argentina that is highly recommended.
South America - Editor - 25 August 2008
The Southernmost City in the World
Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, Punta Arenas in Chile is considered to be the southernmost city in the world as well as the third largest city in the Patagonian Region. Over the years the fortunes of Punta Arenas have been vastly influenced by the fact that it is strategically placed along a historic trade route, and different eras have left their mark on the city, making it a fascinating place to visit.
South America - Editor - 23 July 2008
Boa Morte Festival in Brazil
Starting on the Friday closest to 15 August each year, the charming town of Cachoeira on the banks of the Paraguacu River in Bahia, Brazil, hosts the three-day Boa Morte Festival. The cane-growing area around Salvador, Bahia, was the destination of countless numbers of black slaves that had been brought from Africa. It was during this time that the town of Cachoeira was built, and it is here, during the Boa Morte Festival, that female descendants of African slaves remember the past, while savoring their freedom.
South America - Editor - 04 June 2008
Atacama Desert – Dry but not Desolate
Alonso de Ercilla was quoted in the 1569 publishing of “La Araucana”, describing the Atacama Desert in Chile: “Towards Atacama, near the desert coast, you see a land without men, where there is not a bird, not a beast, nor a tree, nor any vegetation.” And this description is not far from the truth. It is a desert that puts the Death Valley in California to shame, as it is fifty times drier and approximately twenty million years of age. It is truly the driest place on earth. It is also one of the most beautiful places, and well worth the visit while in Chile.
