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12 Best Mobile Apps for Traveling in South America

by Cecile Honnorat on June 17, 2013

in South America Travel News

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We’ve curated the best mobile apps for traveling in South America, to help you tech-savvy (and you technically-challenged) navigate your way around South America. From city guides with restaurant and activity recommendations that will spice up your free time, to useful apps for finding Wi-Fi hotspots and ATM machines, you’ll find recommended apps that will [...]

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Tours to See the Inti Raymi Festival in Cusco, Peru

by Kaitlin McMichael on June 14, 2013

in Peru Tours

Is there any better way to celebrate the winter solstice than in Cusco? The Incas were sun-worshipers, and they pulled out all the stops for the winter solstice each year, when they knew they had to persuade the sun god, Inti, to give them another year of plentiful sunshine. A tour to see the [...]

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Chile

by Cecile Honnorat on June 11, 2013

in Chile Tours, UNESCO Tours

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Chile has a lot to offer in terms of beautiful landscapes, culture and wines. It also holds some amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites that deserve to be visited. From the city port of Valparaiso to the mysterious Easter Island and the beautiful churches of Chiloé, here are some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in [...]

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4 Luxury South American Tour Packages

by Mary Bergan on June 10, 2013

in Argentina Tours, Brazil Tours, Chile Tours, Multi-Country South America Tours, Peru Tours

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“You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t chose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” – Anita Septimus So – you’re ready to indulge in a trip of a lifetime to South America, but you’re not quite sure how to plan your [...]

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6 Unique Lima City Tours

by Kaitlin McMichael on June 6, 2013

in Peru Tours

When you’re traveling to Peru, there’s usually a stopover in Lima at the beginning and end of your trip. In Lima, you can go on the usual Lima city tour — which is an excellent way to see the historic district and the coastal neighborhood of Miraflores — but there are several unique Lima City [...]

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Visit Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands

June 5, 2013 Ecuador Tours

South America is full of beautiful and mysterious places. Among them we have Machu Picchu with its mysterious architecture and the beautiful Galapagos Islands, which is home to many wonderful species that you cannot see elsewhere. If you are planning to visit South America, these are two places you shouldn’t miss! Here are some incentives on [...]

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7 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Brazil

June 4, 2013 Brazil Tours

“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as [ . . .] the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world’s heritage.” -UNESCO [...]

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How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco Peru

May 31, 2013 Peru Tours

Worried about altitude sickness in Cusco Peru? Here are a couple quotes to inspire you to make the journey to Cusco: “The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try.” – Debbi Fields “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but [...]

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Peru and Bolivia Tours Easier Than Ever to Combine

May 30, 2013 Bolivia Tours

A vacation that includes Peru and Bolivia has always made a good pairing, but now it is easier than ever to combine a Peru and Bolivia Tour. A new flight from the Peruvian city of Cusco to La Paz in Bolivia has just recently started, as well as a new flight route from La Paz [...]

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Plan an Incredible Easter Island and Santiago Tour

May 29, 2013 Chile Tours

Chile is full of contrast and has a lot to offer in terms of beautiful landscapes, culture and wines. It also has one of the most mysterious places on earth: Easter Island, where the people of Rapa Nui built strange sculptures all over the island. With a Easter Island and Santiago Tour, you’ll get to [...]

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A Review of the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

May 24, 2013 Peru Tours

review of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo hotel

When I traveled to Machu Picchu, I went the long route, taking my time from Lima, to Cusco, to the Sacred Valley, and finally reaching the little town of Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu over a span of 5 days. By the time I got off the PeruRail train and set foot in Aguas Calientes, [...]

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What To Do In Sao Paulo

May 23, 2013 Brazil Tours

São Paulo is an exciting city in Brazil, and has a lot to offer with its great architecture, world-class restaurants, museums, theaters and boutiques. Here are some ideas of what to do in Sao Paulo. The São Paulo Museum of Art: São Paulo is considered the art center of the country and offers a large [...]

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Brazil Amazon River Cruises

May 21, 2013 Amazon Rainforest Tours

There are different ways to visit the Amazon and one of them is to take a cruise on the Amazon River. They depart regularly and will lead you to discover amazing wildlife and flora. During the day you can go on various excursions to explore the jungle and go hiking through unspoiled rainforest, go canoeing [...]

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Take a Brasilia City Tour!

May 20, 2013 Brazil Tours

If you’re looking for a city full of character and modern architecture then Brasilia is the destination for you. Brasilia has a dry climate and its central location makes it idea for air travel (fly non-stop from Miami). Here are some reasons why you should take a Brasilia City Tour! Its Amazing Architecture: Brasilia is [...]

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A Grand Galapagos Travel Deal! 15% Off Galapagos Cruises

May 17, 2013 Ecuador Tours

We’ve got a great Galapagos travel deal available for those of you itching to travel to Ecuador’s most famous islands. Now’s the time to set sail around the Galapagos Islands, which the researcher Charles Darwin nicknamed a “living laboratory” perfect for studying an incredible variety of land and water iguanas, tropical fish, giant turtles, frigate [...]