Fresh produce being sold at a market in Peru.

Conversion tips for temperature, distance and weight in South America

Become a metric guru with these helpful tips to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, kilometers to miles, and kilograms to pounds.

Two baby llamas that are touching their noses and green terraces of Machu Picchu behind them.

7 Best Romantic Destinations in South America

From wine tasting to wildlife, mountains to tropical beaches, our picks offer something for every couple in South America. Also, get tips for enhancing your romantic getaway.

Costa Rica Packing List: What to Bring

Packing is an art! Here is a list of all the essentials you will need on your Costa Rica travel adventure.

Enjoy a beach-side New Year's Eve celebration in Chile. Photo from Davidlohr Bueso/ Wikimedia Commons

New Year’s Eve Destinations in South America

South America offers travelers warm weather and an electric party scene to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Take a step back in time with these dinosaur tracks that scale a vertical wall. Photo from yatlik.com

Cretaceous Park: The mysterious vertical dinosaur tracks in Bolivia

Learn why the world’s largest site for dinosaur tracks in Bolivia exist on a steep vertical wall.

Heidy enjoying the quaint streets of Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay, not far from Buenos Aires.

Colonia del Sacramento: A Wonderful Day Trip

Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay is just a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires. Read more to learn about this day trip from Argentina’s capital!

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Vintage travel posters from around Latin America

Travel posters of South America have captured the imagination of travelers for generations.

A Caiman sunbathing in Pantanal. Photo by Ana Castañeda

Top Brazilian Amazon Destinations

Brazil’s jungle is a naturalist’s dreamscape, as it is home to the most known species of plants, fresh water fish, and mammals.

Going underwater in Patagonia

A brief look at the diving delights of Argentina’s Puerto Madryn. Going underwater in Patagonia.