travel tips south america
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June 12, 2019
Dia dos Namorados in Brazil: 5 South American paradises to celebrate your love
While the United States and Europe celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th, Brazilians have been celebrating Dia dos Enamorados on June 12 since 1948. But why? The date of this celebration has a very different history than that of February...
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May 31, 2019
June Festivals in Brazil: 5 cities to celebrate the tradition of Northeast Brazil
After Carnaval, the festas juninas (June Festivals) are the most important representation of Brazil’s popular culture. Just look at the multitude of people who meet every year -especially in the northeastern states- to celebrate St. John, St. Anthony, and Saint...
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May 21, 2019
9 South American natural attractions that preserve the continent’s and the world’s biodiversity
South America is vast and incredibly diverse. It includes two hemispheres and four main climatic regions. Amongst its countries are Brazil, Colombia, Perú and Venezuela, four of the sixteen countries designated as mega-diverse on a global scale. Although biodiversity may...
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May 16, 2019
8 outdoor museums in South America that you have to visit on your next trip
Interactive, flexible, adaptable, and mobile. Today, going to a museum isn’t just for "nerds" and older people, and in South America, you can get to know incredible art galleries, that transcend 4 walls and exhibit their artwork outdoors. Museums...
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May 14, 2019
Internet Day: 6 tips to get the most out of technology during your trip
Technology is an indisputable ally for travelers: sophisticated compasses, smart suitcases, acoustic sound reduction headphones, and even portable air conditioners that are the size of a shoe box - which is all just a few novelties from this century. In...
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February 28, 2019
Handy facts to understand the best carnivals in South America [Infographic]
Check out our guide to 6 of the best Carnivals in South America with this handy infographic filled with fun facts and insider tips.
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February 1, 2019
The experience of traveling through South America
My childhood was spent in the meadows on the border between Uruguay and Brazil, amongst horses, cows, sheep and rice harvesters. But for my parents’ work and to visit family periodically we would make the trek 420 kilómeters that it...
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March 5, 2018
Tips for Solo Female Travellers in Argentina
In this article, we have prepared an interview from one of the reporters of Go! Girl Guides, a printed and online independent travel guide written by women for women. The guides do not only give their readers information about where to eat and...