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South America Travel Feature Writer: Karin-Marijke Vis

Welcome to South America, a potpourri of cultures and traditions. It stretches from the Caribbean feel in French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana to the glaciers in Chile and the vast plains of Patagonia. Enjoy horseback riding in Argentina or surfing in Colombia; marvel while whale watching and stare in wonder at flamingos in Bolivia or the rich animal life of the Galápos Islands in Ecuador.

Visit colonial towns in Uruguay and Venezuela; retrace the Nazca lines in Peru and wander among the Jesuit missions in Paraguay. Check out churches in Buenos Aires or take samba dancing lessons in Rio de Janeiro.

Backpack your way around or cruise the waters. Travel with kids on the well-travelled paths, or lose your way and discover hidden corners of this exciting continent.


Feature Writer Articles in South America Travel

Gaucho Festival Semana Farroupilha in Brazil
Yearly the Sulistas, inhabitants of Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul, commemorate the Guerra dos Farrapos during Semana Farroupilha: a festival of gaucho traditions.
Adventure Tourism in Sapezal, Brazil
Sapezal offers guided tours to the indigenous Paresi Indians, the Jesuit ruins near the Utiariti Waterfall and has adventure sports like rafting on the Papegaio River.
Brazil, Sapezal – Agritourism and Techno Tourism
Sapezal's agritourism focuses on agricultural factories or crop fields like soya and cotton, whereas techno tourism is related to hydroelectric dams in the Juruena River.
Places of Interest in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Mato Grosso do Sul has a variety of tourist attractions: crystalline lakes in Bonito, churches in Campo Grande, fishing trips in Corumbá and the wetlands of the Pantanal.
How to Prepare for a Hike in the Amazon Jungle
Take advantage of these practical tips to prepare for a jungle trek in the Amazon rainforest; what to bring in terms of clothes, skin protection and hiking equipment.


Contributing Articles in South America Travel

Brazilian Portuguese for Travelers
Learn how to to say useful sentences in Portuguese to communicate at the hotel, restaurant and markets.
Historical Park Guayaquil
The Historical Park of Guayaquil is like stepping into a novel of García Márquez proportions, exuding a magical realism of Guayaquil's past.
Medellin Colombia – a City Reborn
Safe, vibrant and looking to the future, Colombia's second largest city is poised for a new life as one of South America's top centers for business and tourism.
Medellin – City of Christmas Light
For an entire month each year, the Colombian city Medellin glows with Source of Light, a spectacular light and water show that each night celebrates the return of peace
Backpacking Solo
Traveling alone can be an amazing and rewarding experience. With so many advantages, there should be nothing standing in the way of the single traveler and adventure.