Cerro Calvario, Copacabana

Holy Week in Latin America: Celebrating Semana Santa

Semana Santa is a huge source of domestic tourism in South America and governments grant feriados largos (extended holidays) for this long weekend.

Wine tourism in Brazil and Uruguay

Brazil and Uruguay are the 3rd and 4th largest producers of wine in South America. Tiny in comparison to the wine giants of Argentina and Chile.

Visit top wineries in Mendoza on bike tour, an excellent way to get up close with the gorgeous landscape.

Highlights of a South America Wine Tour

We’re happy to share a plan for how to put it all together into one fabulous South America wine tour package. Start in Chile and cross over to Argentina…

The Wine Trails of North Argentina

When you think of wine in Argentina, Mendoza springs immediately to mind. We introduce you to Salta, the new top producer of Argentina’s national drink.

After years of mostly domestic sales, as of March 2011, Chile is one of the top 10 wine exporters in the world

South American Wine Trails

Every wine lover should be are aware of the grape-growing action throughout South America’s wine trails!

Brazil Travel: Carnival in Bahia & Recife

There are many reasons to travel to Brazil for Carnival and NOT go to Rio de Janeiro, host to the most popular celebration.

Water Fight! The Andean Roots of Carnival in Ecuador

Experience Ecuador’s Carnival and you can expect to get wet – juegos de agua (water games) take center stage in 8 days of wild celebrations!

Brazil celebrates Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but also Salvador de Bahia, Recife, Paraty, and other cities.

South America Travel: An Introduction to Carnival

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro has achieved fame as the world’s biggest party. Celebrated in February, it’s a festival with roots in Catholic religion.

Feijoada picture, Sao Paulo, Brazil tours

A quick guide to dining in São Paulo

São Paulo is a high energy city known for the diversity of cultures that it brings together.