South America
Amazon
Journal Contest: We Have Our WinnersOur first journal contest was a terrific success. Take a look at the winning entries, as well as the incredible prizes, including an Alaska cruise and Antarctica adventure!
Brazil
[ overview ] [ ancient history ] [ modern history ] [ culture ] [ geography ] [ environment ] [ wildlife ] [ food ] [ weather ] [ politics ]
Beautiful BrazilBrazil is by far the largest country in South America. From the Amazon to the coast, it hosts a vast array of wildlife and landscapes within its borders. Before your trip, learn more about this fascinating South American country
Ecuador
[ overview ] [ ancient history ] [ modern history ] [ culture ] [ geography ] [ environment ] [ wildlife ] [ food ] [ weather ] [ politics ]
Incredible EcuadorEcuador is an incredibly beautiful country, with nearly every type of dramatic landscape packed into its small area. Andes, cloudforest, Amazon, Galapagos Islands - come discover Ecuador!
Journal Contest: We Have Our Winners
Our first journal contest was a terrific success. Take a look at the winning entries, as well as the incredible prizes, including an Alaska cruise and Antarctica adventure!
Falkland Islands
[ overview ] [ modern history ] [ modern history ] [ culture ] [ geography ] [ environment ] [ wildlife ] [ food ] [ weather ] [ politics ]
Introducing the Falkland IslandsLocated north of the Polar Front, the Falkland Islands are not considered sub-Antarctic, but are a common stop for many Antarctica travels.
Peru
[ overview ] [ ancient history ] [ modern history ] [ culture ] [ geography ] [ environment ] [ wildlife ] [ food ] [ weather ] [ politics ]
Discover the Wonders of PeruPeru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained much of its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer’s base for the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Uruguay
[ overview ] [ ancient history ] [ modern history ] [ culture ] [ geography ] [ environment ] [ wildlife ] [ food ] [ weather ] [ politics ]
UruguayUruguay is a small country nestled between Argentina and Brazil. It boasts a beautiful coastline along the Atlantic with beaches, sand dunes, and the occasional clear blue lagoon. Before you travel, get to know a little more about this tiny treasure.
Beautiful Brazil
Brazil is by far the largest country in South America. From the Amazon to the coast, it hosts a vast array of wildlife and landscapes within its borders. Before your trip, learn more about this fascinating South American country
Uruguay
Uruguay is a small country nestled between Argentina and Brazil. It boasts a beautiful coastline along the Atlantic with beaches, sand dunes, and the occasional clear blue lagoon. Before you travel, get to know a little more about this tiny treasure.
Discover the Wonders of Peru
Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained much of its mythical feel. Visit the cultural capital of Cuzco or the Sacred Valley -- the explorer’s base for the lost city of Machu Picchu.
Incredible Ecuador
Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful country, with nearly every type of dramatic landscape packed into its small area. Andes, cloudforest, Amazon, Galapagos Islands - come discover Ecuador!
Indigenous Peoples
The Natives
Ancient History
Legend of the Incas
Colonization of Brazil
Uruguay: After Colonization
Recent History
After the Incas
A Complex and Beautiful Culture
Uruguayan Culture
Peruvian Culture
Ecuadorian Culture
Diverse Landscape
Geographical Exploration on a Uruguay Cruise
A Dramatic Landscape
Coast to Andes to Amazon
Treasured Uruguay Environment
Environment
Environmental Issues
A Dramatic Environment
Incredible Numbers of Wildlife
Wildlife
A World of Wildlife
Wildlife Wonders of Ecuador
Brazilian Cuisine
The Gaucho Diet
A World Famous Cuisine
A Taste of the Andes
Brazil Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather in Ecuador
Current Politics
Current Politics
Current politics
Politics in Today's Ecuador
South America Cruise: When to go?
With climates and areas ranging from humid lowlands to tropical rainforests to chilly highlands, when to cruise South America depends completely on each specific itinerary and location.