South America

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.

Raw and natural, Easter Island is also remote and isolated enough to do some serious soul-searching.

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.

From exploring the rainforest to horseback riding in the Ecuadorian “wild west,” this tiny country offers many unexpected experiences.

There's more to this region of Colombia than coffee. Travelers to Salento can hike Cocora Valley, a national park famous for its Dr.Seuss reminiscent wax palm trees.

Find the best places to eat feijoada in Brazil -- and learn how to make your own.