South America

Traveling to Machu Picchu? Our insider's guide to Machu Picchu has tips on when to go, how to avoid the crowds, where to stay, how to get around and what to see in Cusco and Aguas Calientes. Here's what you need to know when visiting Machu Picchu in Peru.

Often called the "Capital of the Amazon,” Iquitos, Peru, is the jumping off point for many Amazon adventures. Here's why you'll want to stay a few days to explore the region for yourself.

Sometimes it's not where we travel, but who we travel with. When a traveler journeys to Peru for a cruise on the Amazon, she finds that vacationing with the right friend makes the journey unforgettable.

From sun-flamed towers of Torres del Paine to Punta Arenas, the gateway to southern Patagonia on the Straits of Magellan, traveling in Patagonia is filled with natural beauty, rich culture and adventure.

In his video, Rhythms of Peru, filmmaker Nathaniel Connella showcases the hidden gems of Peru and allows travelers to see the country from a new and fresh perspective.

A traveler to Peru spends 15 days heading in one direction − up. Her guide urges her to consume coca to help with breathing at high altitude. This is one trip to Peru she would always remember.

In a one-room dwelling of a shepard’s compound, a mountaintop shaman offers a New Year's blessing and an unforgettable experience.

Looking for the best healthcare in the world? It may just be a beach vacation away.

While Vitoria,Brazil might not be a popular postcard destination, its beaches, food and culture are a hit with travelers looking for something different.

These guest ranches in Argentina offer upscale rural style reminiscent of bygone days, when the gauchos, Argentina’s legendary cowboys, roamed the land.

A traveler goes off the beaten path on an eight-day voyage aboard the Motor Yacht Tucano, exploring the Rio Negro and going deep into the rain forest.

On a journey to Venezuela's remote Mt. Roraima, an unusual kinship is formed.

With so many rare species and unique-looking animals, the Galapagos Islands are like no other place on earth.

Love wildlife? Head to one of these destinations to help some of the world's most amazing creatures.