Adventure Awaits in Santa Cruz
It is known that the Tehuelches populated the Santa Cruz province in Argentina long before the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. Santa Cruz has become a popular tourist destination because of its magnificent natural splendor and attractions through out the province. Every town and city, including the capital city Rio Gallegos, is filled with new adventures and wonderful historical sights waiting to be discovered.
South America - Editor - 19 November 2007
Explore the Impressive Volcanoes of Chile
Travelers who are looking for a taste of adventure and something out of the ordinary should consider touring some of the more than 140 volcanoes of Chile in South America. The majority of the volcanoes of Chile are either extinct or dormant, with a small number showing signs of activity.
South America - Editor - 29 October 2007
Stroll Through the Spectacular Quinta a Boa Vista
The Quinta da Boa Vista (Park of the Nice View) is a public park situated in the exotic city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This beautiful park is of great historical significance to the city. In the 19th century, the park formed part of the gardens surrounding the official residence of the Emperors of Brazil, the Paço de São Cristóvão (Palace of Saint Christopher).
South America - Editor - 10 October 2007
Marvels of the Sacred Valley in Peru
The Sacred Valley (Urubamba Valley) in the Andes of Peru is considered to be the heart and soul of this intriguing country. This was the sun-worshipping Inca empire homeland for more than two centuries before Peru’s first capital, Cusco, was built there in the 16th century by the Spanish.
South America - Editor - 18 June 2007
Archaeological Wonders of Peru
Peru is one of the most astounding archaeological wonders existing in the world, with many of its sites belonging to the Incan and Pre-Incan tribes of long ago. It is due to the preservation of these amazing sites that we are able to understand the cultures of these people a little better, what their daily lives must have consisted of, as well as, their intellectual capacity and development.
