Called the world's most dangerous road, the route between La Paz and the small village of Coroico in the Yungas is a narrow, dirt track that has claimed thousands of lives since it was first built. A modern highway is scheduled to replace the road which is a favorite with thrill seeking bicycli

You won't find many museums in Huancavelica or the Huancavelica Region, but those that do exist offer some insights into local history and culture.

The official money now used in Ecuador is the U.S. dollar.

Malbec, Wine, Argentina, Buenos Aires, World Malbec Day, Mendoza

Canada and Easter Island are both exciting destinations for travelers. Canada, the second largest country in the world by land area, offers sights and activities catering to all interests and types of travel. Easter Island, in the southeastern Pacific, and a territory of Chile, is famous for its hun

Addresses, telephone numbers and web sites for the embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C. and the USA Embassy in Quito and the consulate in Guayaquil.

The Bergenfest, or Bergen Music Fest, is an annual event in spring, hosted in the city of Bergen, Norway. Find out when and where the Bergenfest happens and how to get more info about the Bergenfest or Bergen Music Fest.

Pisco is a brandy or aguardiente distilled from the white muscat grapes grown in two main regions of South America: the area around Pisco, Peru and the Valle del río Elqui in central Chile. The Pisco Sour is a hugely favorite cocktail.

Carnival locations and information for Rio de Janeiro andother cities in Brazil, plus Carnaval festivities in Bolivia, Colombia and other countries of South America.

Teatro Ciego offers a blind theater experience in a completely darkened room. The show offers a gourmet dinner and wine, eaten in the pitch black, followed by a show of songs and sensory experiences.

Isla de Margarita - Sightseeing on the Pearl of the Caribbeanincludes exploring Laguna La Restinga, El Copey Hill National Park, duty-free shopping, and amusement parks for family-fun.

Enjoy some of the beautiful scenery while visiting Peru.tequile island on lake titicaca, peru image by pcphotos from Fotolia.comMancora is located in the northern area of Peru. Mancora is a popular destination for surfing and enjoying the beach, where the weather is warm and tropical...

If you're going to Radio City Music Hall to see a performance, a concert, or even their famous Rockettes, you won't be starved for dining options in NYC, America's premier dining capital. Because of the sheer number of people who pass through midtown Manhattan every day, there are enough...

MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) has been showcasing the best Latin American art and artists since its opening in 2001. Its evocative and visually stunning exhibits, crisp and bright architecture, cinema screenings, and cafe make it a favorite among travelers and locals alike.

Plaza San Martin, Retiro, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Walking Tours

Sewell, also known as El Teniente, or the Lieutenant, is the site of the largest underground copper mine in the world. Today, workers at the mine and the administrative areas commute by car from the bottom of the mountain, but for many years, Sewell was accessible only by narrow gauge railroad. Sewe

On the Rio Negro in the Amazonas state of Brazil, Manaus is a commercial and tourist center for activity on the Amazon river. Visitors come here on their river cruises, as a staging spot for jungle lodge experiences, to see the famous Wedding of the Waters where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet

Brazil is a popular destination for those looking into teaching ESL (English as a second language). Sought after because of its weather and relaxed lifestyle, it can also be a great place for those just getting started teaching as the requirements are often more relaxed than in other countries.

Francis Mallmann is one of the most famous chefs in South America. After years of serving French haute cuisine to wealthy Argentines, Mallmann was drawn back to his Patagonian roots - where fire and ash are preferred over polished steel and propane. Find out more about Mallmann's techniques, bo