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Mountains in Ecuador: Altitude, Identity, and the Art of Moving Slowly

In Ecuador, mountains are not distant scenery. They are structure. The Andes run like a spine through the country, shaping climate, agriculture, ar...

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Explore the Jungle with a Peruvian Amazon Cruise

Of all the remaining rainforest on earth, the Amazon represents more than 50% – and Peru has the second-largest portion of this rainforest within th...

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Enjoy The Complete Argentine Wine Experience

In 2010, wine was declared Argentina’s national liquor. Though that distinction is just over a decade old, wine has been a staple in Argentinian cul...

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The Best Way To Enjoy Easter Island: Explora Rapa Nui

Most famous for its mysterious moai statues, Easter Island is an isolated destination located in the South Pacific Ocean, some 2,300 miles off the coa...

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How To Maximize Your Journey Into The Driest Desert On Earth: Atacama!

Where on earth can you get as close to exploring Mars without actually leaving the planet? The Atacama Desert, of course! As the world's driest desert...

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The Best Food In South America

South America is more than 6 million square miles large. It consists of 12 countries and an estimated 429 million people. The landscape is made up of ...

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Get Ready For Patagonia, Argentina In 6 Steps

Argentina is known for its world-class dining, incredible wines, and a strong European heritage that you won’t find anywhere else in South America. ...

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Discovering La Ciudad Perdida: Everything You Need To Know About The Lost City In Colombia

Much of the magic uncovered in a private journey to South America lies in its windows into the past. Some of the most awe-inspiring human civilization...

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What To Know About The Pampas Of Argentina

In South America, pampa means grasslands or prairie. And although Spanish-Speakers understand its meaning instantly, it is actually a loan word from t...

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Did the Incas Have a Writing System? Understanding the Khipu (Quipu)

Did the Incas have a writing system? The surprising and peculiar answer is both yes and no. Quechua, the official Inca language and still one of Peru'...

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Which Dog Breeds Are Unique To South America?

"Every dog must have its day." - Author of Gulliver's' Travels Jonathan Swift Today, the Peruvian Hairless Dog (aka the Peruvian Inca Orchid), the Ar...

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McDonald’s Flop Of The Century: Why Did Bolivia Reject The Global Food Chain?

During your trip to Bolivia, you may notice one familiar global symbol conspicuously missing from the cultural and physical landscape: The Golden Arch...

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Who Are The Indigenous People Of Chile And Why Is Their Story Important?

In the "Land of Poets," nothing is particularly poetic about how Chilean indigenous populations have been relegated as second-class citizens in their ...

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