Costa Rica has long been one of Latin America's most popular tourist destinations for visitors from the north because of its relative prosperity and political stability. Nevertheless, certain practical matters deserve consideration before undertaking travel to Costa Rica. Some of these are common pr

The wildlife of South America includes a vast variety of species. Some are endangered, exotic or a common sight, but all are worth learning about. You may see some on your travels in South America; others you might see only in photos or in captivity.

When becoming an RCI timeshare member, you have the option of using weeks or points to determine your vacation rental stipulations. Recently, RCI has allowed members to be both weeks and points members while paying only one annual membership fee. If you have both weeks and points through RCI, or you

Peru travel planner contains everything you need toknow to plan a trip to Venezuela including top attractions, hotels, transportation,tours, maps, geography, articles, features, history,and resources to learn about Peru

Liberia, Costa Rica, offers several opportunities for dancing and drinking.martini image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comWith nighttime temperatures that seldom drop below the mid-70s, Liberia, Costa Rica, may be the next hot spot for tourists and locals to party. Liberia, which sits...

Costa Rica is filled with natural beauty.Costa Rica Countryside image by oddzen89 from Fotolia.comCosta Rica is blessed with incredible diversity providing travelers a wide range of destinations to explore. Natural scenery to be discovered includes beaches, rainforests and volcanoes. Also...

The Amazon river system starts in the highlands of Peru, makes it way, joined by many tributaries from Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana to flow through a vast area of norhtern Brazil to reach the Atlantic ocean. Enjoy a photograhic sample of some of the views along th

Iceland: Mountain Reflection (Scandinavia)

If you're looking for something to do in Yurimaguas, explore the colorful Mercado de Yurimaguas (Yurimaguas Market) near the Plaza de Armas.

On Beagle Channel, surrounded by water, sky and mountains, Ushuaia calls itself the End of the World. As the closest city to Antarctica, the city is a hub for Antartic touring and navigating the Strait of Magellan. Cruise ships dock here for a quick onshore visit.

Doncella (Pseudoplatystoma) is a type of South American catfish used in many dishes in the Peruvian jungle, including ceviche and jalea de doncella.

The Amazon river system starts in the highlands of Peru, makes it way, joined by many tributaries from Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana to flow through a vast area of norhtern Brazil to reach the Atlantic ocean. Enjoy a photograhic sample of some of the views along th

The Dakar Rally took place in South America for the first time in 2009. In 2012, Peru joined Argentina and Chile as one of the hosts of the rally raid event.

Mendoza is the capital of Mendoza province, part of the Cuyo region of western Argentina. Known for the wineries, the Andes, including Cerro Aconcagua, this area is a favorite with business and leisure travelers who come for the wine and the recreational activities. Many of the hotels listed here or

Panama offers many scenic attractions.panama image by NL shop from Fotolia.comPanama is a place less traveled by tourists, but its beauty is waiting to be explored. It's a country surrounded by white sandy beaches and pristine waters, rainforests and mountains. Baru Volcano National Park,...

Becoming more and more popular, horseback tours, whether progam or customised, easy or rugged, elemental or luxury, are a great way of seeing the countryside. Here you can explore Patagonia, the Andes, cloud forests and pampas, well-known attraction or hidden treasure in many South American countrie

You'll find this fresh pepper sauce everywhere in Chile, and you can make your own, controlling the spiciness, at home to serve at every meal.

The story of the ruling kings Sweyn Forkbeard and Ethelred the Redeless. Events surrounding Sweyn Forkbeard and Ethelred in the 11th century between England and the vikings, until the election of Sweyn Forkbeard as King.