http://gosouthamerica.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-01-31T22:34:19Z Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:34:19 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/the-inca-trail-to-close.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/0/Q/2/109347092.jpg" alt="null" /></p> <p>Don't be alarmed if you have heard reports that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has closed. It happens every year in February, at the height of rainy season so there is time to repair and clean the trail.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/the-inca-trail-to-close.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/the-inca-trail-to-close.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:40:11 +0000 2012-01-31T22:40:11Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/summer-festival-south-america.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/1/Q/2/200503726-001.jpg" alt="null" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Although it is summer in North America the heat is on in South America and it makes for a great time to visit and attend one of the many festivals. While Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the most famous of them all, there are many others which rival in size and color.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/summer-festival-south-america.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/31/summer-festival-south-america.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:34:19 +0000 2012-01-31T22:34:19Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/15/party-at-carnaval-in-rio-on-a-budget.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/y/P/2/Carnaval.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Carnaval is one of the biggest parties in South America if not the world, but finding somewhere to sleep can be difficult and expensive. Fortunately Brazil has a well developed hostel network and many party-goers can find an afforable bed although trying to get to sleep may be a bit more challenging.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/15/party-at-carnaval-in-rio-on-a-budget.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/15/party-at-carnaval-in-rio-on-a-budget.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:34:13 +0000 2012-01-15T21:34:13Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/07/torres-del-paine-re-opens-this-week.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gosouthamerica/1/0/x/P/2/torres-del-paine.jpg" alt="person reading newspaper" /></p> <p>Prior to the New Year Torres del Paine was struck with an environmental disaster - an out of control forest fire threatening to destory the UNESCO biosphere zone.</p> <p>After over a week of firefighters combatting the blaze which had spread in two direction due to strong winds, they were finally able to get it under control.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/07/torres-del-paine-re-opens-this-week.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/07/torres-del-paine-re-opens-this-week.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:48:32 +0000 2012-01-07T12:48:32Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/06/this-week-in-south-america-7.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/V/P/2/newspaper.jpg" alt="person reading newspaper" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p><em>Here's the news you can't miss from our South America travel team:</em></p> <p><strong>Brazil</strong></p> <p><strong>&#160;</strong>Eco tourism is huge, especially in Brazil where nature reigns supreme, this week Patricia shares an opportunity to spot wild animals in their habitat. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gobrazil.about.com/b/2012/01/05/2012-brazil-journeys-with-wild-planet-adventures.htm">Read more</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/06/this-week-in-south-america-7.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2012/01/06/this-week-in-south-america-7.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:13:01 +0000 2012-01-06T10:13:01Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/29/teach-your-kids-spanish-at-home.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/Q/P/2/iphone.jpg" alt="iphone in hand" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>Traveling to a country where English is not spoken is a great opportunity to introduce your children to another language. And while as adults we may feel stressed, kids soak up the chance to learn without the anxiety or insecurity that we can feel as adults.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/29/teach-your-kids-spanish-at-home.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/29/teach-your-kids-spanish-at-home.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:09:57 +0000 2011-12-29T12:09:57Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/27/the-ancient-chimu-city-of-chan-chan.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/v/P/2/chan-chan.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>While Peru continues to become a hot destination with Machu Picchu topping everyone's bucket list, many of the countries spectacular sites remain unknown.</p> <p>It's common for travelers to fly into Lima, take a short flight to Cusco and spend some time in the South. However, Northern Peru has so many ancient sites to offer, just as fascinating as the Inca areas in the South.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/27/the-ancient-chimu-city-of-chan-chan.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/27/the-ancient-chimu-city-of-chan-chan.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:14:17 +0000 2011-12-27T12:14:17Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/21/is-it-street-art-or-graffiti.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/gosouthamerica/1/0/u/P/2/soler-4.JPG" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>That's often the question when looking at street art? Is it art? Is it vandalism?</p> <p>The truth is there is a varied approach to this and if you look beyond the tagging aspect there are some wonderful artists. Buenos Aires is a city that celebrates street art and often paint companies will sponsor a project to revitalize an area, bringing life to it with art.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/21/is-it-street-art-or-graffiti.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/21/is-it-street-art-or-graffiti.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:41:29 +0000 2011-12-21T20:41:29Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/17/this-week-in-south-america-6.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/V/P/2/newspaper.jpg" alt="person reading newspaper" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p><em>Here's the news you can't miss from our South America travel team:</em></p> <p><strong>Brazil</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>You cannot visit Brazil without sampling some of its beaches. This week Patricia shares everything you need to know about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gobrazil.about.com/od/northeastbeaches/ss/Ponta-do-Corumbau.htm">Ponta do Corumbau</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/17/this-week-in-south-america-6.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/17/this-week-in-south-america-6.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:55:11 +0000 2011-12-17T11:55:11Z http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/16/celebrate-art-at-the-hay-festival-in-cartagena.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/gosouthamerica/1/3/s/P/2/5060623311_3233ef4f8c_m.jpg" alt="null" /></p> <p><br class="spacer_" /></p> <p>To kick off the new year Cartagena will be hosting the 7th Hay Festival on January 26-29. This international art festival features some of the world's best writers, filmmakers, musicians and artists.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/16/celebrate-art-at-the-hay-festival-in-cartagena.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gosouthamerica.about.com/b/2011/12/16/celebrate-art-at-the-hay-festival-in-cartagena.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:56:31 +0000 2011-12-16T11:56:31Z