Archive for the ‘South America’ Category
Machu Picchu Ruins and South America Tourism Updates – the Call of South America tourism
The following are travel news updates for travelers to South America:
ARGENTINA
Aerolineas Argentinas will continue flying to Chapelco
Aerolineas Argentinas will not cancel its flights to Chapelco. At the beginning, there will be two weekly flights and the fixed schedule will be recovered from the fleet recomposition and the pilot training to the new equipment of the [...]
September 30, 2009
Posted in: South America
Participatory Tourism in Uruguay
Uruguayans and tourists from other countries escape the stress of city life and learn about rural living on once prosperous dairy farms and picturesque small farms near the city of Colonia in western Uruguay, where families have found a new livelihood – and way of life – in “agro-ecotourism”.
August 21, 2009
Posted in: South America
La Paz, Bolivia – the City in the Clouds
La Paz, the capital of Bolivia is the highest elevated capital city in the world. Its ancient heritage and vibrant character make it one of the most fascinating cities in the entire Andes region and La Paz is indeed a true tourist gem. A fascinating mix of colors, music and markets, skyscrapers, old cathedrals as [...]
July 7, 2009
Posted in: South America
The Bizarre Tar Lakes – An Oddity of Nature
There are only a handful of asphalt lakes around the world. They are nature’s oddities and therefore attract a lot of attention. Tourists, paleontologists, politicians – all realize the true value of the bubbling tar lakes. Asphalt lakes are full of surprises. For years, scientists were trying to fully comprehend the conditions of their creation [...]
June 30, 2009
Posted in: South America
River Rafting in Colombia
With so much water running down the slopes of the mountains of Colombia, it is only natural that there be so many stages for engaging in the thrilling sport of river rafting, a discipline with remote origins in southern Africa, yet relatively new in Colombia.
June 8, 2009
Posted in: South America
Modest and Unforgettable – Paraguay in the Spotlight
Paraguay, still considered rather remote, is now luring tourists with a powerful variety of rare wildlife as well as the increasingly popular rural tourism – forget five star facilities and discover the ecofriendly paradise in the heart of South America.
May 12, 2009
Posted in: Central America, South America
Metropolitan Touring starts operations in Argentina
Roque Sevilla, president and CEO of Metropolitan Touring, is delighted to announce the company's expansion – with its own ground-services operations – to Argentina.
March 6, 2009
Posted in: South America
Argentina offers no-interest loans to boost tourism
By reuters.com | Dec 12, 2008
BUENOS AIRES – President Cristina Fernandez on Thursday unveiled a plan of no-interest loans to boost domestic tourism, the latest part of a stimulus package to help Argentina weather the global economic downturn.
December 12, 2008
Posted in: South America
Colombia promotes tourism and joins the cruise industry
By mercopress.com/etn | Dec 10, 2008
The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias became this week an intermediate boarding port for Royal Caribbean International Southern Caribbean cruise circuit which was marked with the arrival of "Enchantment of the Seas."
December 11, 2008
Posted in: South America
Bolivia country report
By eTN | Sep 24, 2008 – The dialog that started on September 16 continues with tensions among government officials, the different Prefectos (State Governors) in the presence of international supporters in the city of Cochabamba. This dialog pretends to conclude the agenda between both parties after the oil taxes distribution theme has been already [...]
September 24, 2008
Posted in: South America