south america

Between its wonderous mountain ranges, remote islands and the world's biggest rainforest, your first trip to South America likely won't be your last.

Copacabana Beach
Visiting Copacabana Beach in 2020 was an interesting perspective on the normally packed tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The COVID pandemic was in full swing and not too many people were travelling. At that point in time Brazil was recently moved from number 2 to number 3 on the list of countries with the highest number of cases. That combined with the Brazilian President treating COVID-19 like a common cold pretty much ensured I was one of the only tourists there that September.
By LIOP4 years ago in Wander
Christ the Redeemer
I went to visit Christ the Redeemer at the end of 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Even with tourism at an all time low in Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer still seemed to draw a crowd and social distancing was not exactly the easiest once I got to the base of the monument. This article will cover some of the history of the statue, what it was like to visit during the pandemic and tries to answer my question about why this statue is considered a Wonder of the Modern World.
By LIOP4 years ago in Wander
Morro da Urca
Morro da Urca or Mount Urca which is also called Urca Hill, is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Mount Urca sits at the mouth of the Guanabara Bay and directly next to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Morro da Urca is one of several granite-quartz mountains around Rio de Janeiro. Urcas peak tops out at a height of 220 meters or 770 feet, making it a nice vantage point out onto Rio de Janeiro and the bay. The area is protected by the Sugarloaf Mountain and Urca Hill Natural Monument created in 2006 which became part of a world heritage site declared by UNESCO in 2012.
By LIOP4 years ago in Wander
Escadaria Selarón
Jorge Selarón was born in Chile in 1947. He traveled, lived and worked as a painter and sculptor in over 50 countries around the world before deciding to settle in Rio de Janeiro in 1983.
By LIOP4 years ago in Wander
Not Quite Carnival! (Travel from Home #13)
I was deciding between fake traveling to Peru or to Brazil in July. The deciding factor ended up being a book set in Brazil that I desperately wanted to read. So I spread my travel from home trip to Brazil over two days (though it took me until early August to finish the book).
By Kate McDevitt4 years ago in Wander
Best Places to Visit in Peru
Peru is probably one of South America’s most well-known destinations, and the mysterious settlement of Machu Picchu has adorned many a tourist postcard. But while the country is certainly celebrated for the Inca Trail and its ancient archeological site, Peru has so much more to offer than crumbling ruins. Explore the museums of Lima, soak in the hot springs of high-altitude Cusco, and fly over the astonishing Nazca lines. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Peru:
By Siddhartha Sapkota5 years ago in Wander
Shouldn't you be leaving now?
It had been a long, long bus ride from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú. 21 hours, to be exact. The coach had left BA at 3:30 the previous afternoon, and we pulled into our destination at around half past noon instead of 9 AM. No explanation was given for the delay. Frustrated that the morning had been wasted, I rushed to the hostel to drop off my bag. Just my luck: not a staff member in sight. After impatiently waiting for around 15 minutes, I located the bathrooms, got showered and changed. I was here for one day only and could not waste any more time.
By Jenifer Nim5 years ago in Wander
Quiz — Which South American City Would You Live in as a Digital Nomad?
Introduction South America is a digital Nomad hotspot for a reason, well, not just a reason, a lot of reasons! For nomads who want their fix of unique landscapes from the Atacama Desert in Chile to Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia and, of course, who could forget the Inca Trail in Peru. For nomads who want to dive into the culture, try some fantastic dishes and go to world-famous festivals like the Rio Carnival in Brazil. There are too many reasons to list. South America is one hell of a continent.
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel5 years ago in Wander
10 Best Places To See In Salvador, Brazil
Architecturally rich and diverse, Brazil's first capital city has everything. From older colonial buildings into bizarre markets, magnificent organic qualities to the world's first outside elevator, in addition to museums, museums and churches, Salvador's most pleasing sights are going to have you raring to begin.
By alex jones5 years ago in Wander
Flavours of an Indigenous Past
My wife Alejandra, like nearly every Argentinian, has European ancestry. She fits within the story the country shows the world of a European-facing country inside South America. The thing is, 30% of her DNA is indigenous.
By Alex Markham5 years ago in Wander
Why Do We All Love Costa Rica So Much?
Has your spouse ever asked you, "Honey, why do you love me?" Well, it's safe to say that you better have a good answer. If not, you're in the dog house for at least a week or so!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander
The Baird's Tapir of Costa Rica
At times weighing over 800 pounds, the tapir is a very elusive animal here in Costa Rica. It is mostly nocturnal. But, sometimes you may be lucky enough to see them in the jungle or even strolling on the beaches.
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Wander