Gaucho in Argentina by Eddie Thorton

Gaucho Culture and History: Argentina’s Cowboys

Celebrated in Argentina for their nomadic lifestyles and superb horsemanship, learn why gauchos were South America’s answer to the cowboy.

Zip-lining Costa Rica, photo by David Traish

Top 3 Destinations for Zip-Lining in Costa Rica

Experience the hair-raising thrill of zip-lining through Costa Rica’s jungle.

The Iguazu Falls from the Argentina side

Visiting the Iguazu Falls

The perfect addition to any Latin America travel itinerary must include a once in a lifetime trip to Iguazu Falls which promise to impress any traveler.

Chilean Carmenere

Chile’s drinks: Vino tinto and terremoto

Chile is a wine superpower, the fifth largest exporter of wines in the world and the eighth largest producer. We try and test out different Chilean wines.

Beer and Sausage in Argentina

Drinking beer in South America

We’ve picked our favorite beers in Brazil, Argentina and Peru. While connoisseurs might find South American beers to be average, their virtue is their accessibility.

Typical Ecuador Chicha Bowl

Drinking canelazo and chicha in Ecuador

You will encounter two very popular drinks in Ecuador – canelazo and chicha. Visiting the high Andes, a warm drink such as these on a cold night hits the spot.

There are over 70 thousand coffee plantations in Costa Rica

The national drinks of Costa Rica: Coffee and guaro

When you hear the name Costa Rica, you can’t help but think of coffee. Coffee and alchoholic Guaro are the national drinks of this Central America location.

The Moai Statues in Easter Island

Discovering Easter Island

We explore the most remote island in the world – Easter Island – a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, in the Polynesian Triangle.

Silvana enjoying Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

A dream vacation to Torres del Paine National Park

The endless landscapes of Patagonia, from glaciers to volcanoes, make Chile’s southern tip a must-see during your Chile vacation.