South America is one of the most fascinating continents in the world to visit, offering everything from ancient archaeological ruins to the world’s most innovative fine dining cuisine - not to mention iconic destinations like the Galapagos, Amazon River, and Patagonia.However, a vacation to South Am
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Your comprehensive guide to South America’s Andes Mountains – one mesmerizing wildlife treat at a timeSouth America’s most defining topographical feature is home to some of its most iconic creatures. Although many first-time visitors simply include some section of the Andes Mountain range in their i
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The most famously slow animal on the planet needs little introduction. Native to the tropical rainforests of Latin America, where sloths apparently spend most of their life happily sleeping and cradled by the luscious canopy of the Amazon Rainforest, the sloth is nowadays a synonym for lazy couch-po
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Ever seen a guinea pig with the weight of a fully grown human? If you go discover the Amazon River in South America, chances are good you might stumble across a herd of capybaras – one of the closest relatives of guinea pigs, just quite a lot bigger! Capybaras have recently gained surprising amounts
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Llamas are without doubt some of the fluffiest animals on earth – but there is so much more to these super smart fluff balls! Native to South America, these highly social mammals’ natural habitat is the Andes mountains, while they have adapted to a range of different environments. Trying to tell a l
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South America might not be the world’s largest continent (in fact, the 4th largest), but it sure has a lot to offer! From unique wildlife to diverse cultures, this vast landmass is also home to some of the most amazing wonders of the world—the mighty Amazon River, Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven
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