In a word, South America is visceral. The music is unrelenting, the dancing is provocative, and the people just as boisterous. The cuisine is aggressive and exotic, plucked from a lush landscape [read more]

Overview South America is a geographical, historical and cultural wonder for travelers. But it's enormous, covering 17.8 million square kilometers - larger than Australia and Europe combined. This vast area is home to 12 countries and 372 million people, with tropical beaches, ice fields, vibrant cities and remote wilderness... [read more]

Overview by Lonely Planet:: Argentina's pleasures - stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with a European-flavored sophistication, and a passionate culture - are as tempting as ever. The silver lining to the financial cloud is that it's now one of the best travel bargains around. This is one Latin... [read more]