Category: Latin America

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.

Bolivia Witches Market, Bolivia, Bolivia vacation, Peru For Less

Exploring the Witches’ Market in Bolivia

The Witches’ Market in Bolivia reaches legendary status with travelers in South America.

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.

Torres del Paine National Park.

Torres del Paine: The natural spectacle of wild Patagonia

Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile has rivers, waterfalls, lagoons, massive glaciers, deep blue lakes, and sky-piercing mountain peaks.

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.

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.

These cachaça-based drinks would like to make a party in your mouth.

Brazil’s national drinks, starring the Caipirinha

Plotting a tropical beach getaway? Here are our facts and tips for navigating the icy, delicious, and refreshing options of a Brazilian drinks menu.