Archive for the ‘South America’ Category

The Five Wonders of Bolivia

posted in: South America  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on May 15, 2009  |  No Comments

As soon as they set foot on Bolivian soil, tourists realize they’ve arrived in a very special land. The rarefied air, at over 3,000 meters altitude, breath-taking natural sights and the mixture of ancient and modern cultures make Bolivia one of the most fascinating destinations on Earth. To make sure you don’t miss the best [...]

Torres del Paine: A magical land with nature’s version of Cleopatra’s Needles

posted in: FCS, South America  |  posted by: Alex Ion on January 17, 2009  |  2 Comments

The Patagonia region in South America is home to some of the most breathtaking and spellbinding landscapes on the planet. With its magical mountains, brightly colored rivers, stunning green valleys and sheer majesty that forces you to believe that this indeed is the home of Superman on earth.
The massif that rests on the Chilean [...]

San Alfonso del Mar – The Ultimate Swimming Pool

posted in: FCS, South America  |  posted by: Florin Nedelcu on January 06, 2009  |  No Comments

The holidays are over and if you’re planning on getting rid of thosewinter blues, nothing helps better than a swim in clear blue waters. And what better place than San Alfonso del Mar, in Algarrobo, Chile, a resort where you can make a splash in the world’s largest swimming pool.

San Alfonso del Mar [...]

Los Glacieres National Park, Argentina

posted in: FCS, South America  |  posted by: Dave Emery on November 23, 2008  |  4 Comments

Argentina is home to the largest ice cap outside of Greenland or Antarctica. The Los Glaciers National Park in Argentina (situated in the Andes mountain range) is the country’s second largest park and recognized as a World Heritage Site. The giant reservoir of ice, covering more than 30% of the park’s surface, is fed [...]

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil’s Secluded Paradise

posted in: FCS, South America  |  posted by: Alex Ion on November 05, 2008  |  1 Comment

It would be hard to find a place akin to Fernando de Noronha, located 354 km offshore from the Brazilian coast, not just because of its tranquil turquoise-blue waters, white sandy beaches or amazing array of natural marine ecosystem that it sports, but simply because you will never find a heaven like this all to [...]

Chile’s Atacama Desert — Earth’s Driest Oasis of Beauty

posted in: South America  |  posted by: Dave Emery on November 04, 2008  |  2 Comments

Chile is a country of unmatched beauty and ecological diversity. This sliver of a South American country is home to tundra, tropical rainforests, the Andes mountains, beaches, and the Atacama Desert — a virtually rainless plateau made up of salt basins and lava flows.