South America Travel & Tourism

Resources in this category:

Argentina Travel-Lonely Planet World Guide
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_america/argen...

Contains information of travel in Argentina. Topics include facts for the traveler, when to go, history, culture, environment, travel services, and more.

Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo
http://www.turismo.gov.ar/

Homepage of the Argentine Secretariat of Tourism. Includes general information, attractions, tourist services, national parks, and travel agencies. Site is in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Bolivia Web
http://www.boliviaweb.com/

If you're looking for a jumping-off point to find information on Bolivia, this is the place to go. Bolivia web is a searchable directory with everything from photos and traveler's blogs, to information on health, government, the economy, and much more. The "Interactive Zone" offers quizzes, chat forums, and other user contributions.

Brazilmax.com: The Hip Gringo's Guide to Brazil
http://www.brazilmax.com/

A travel site that focuses on "roots tourism" (eco tourism, cultural tourism, cultural tourism, etc.). Contains practical information on travel in Brazil, as well as maps, regional focuses, and more. In English and Portuguese.

Chile, a Natural Inspiration
http://www.visit-chile.org/

A travel site for Chile, with information on food, hotels, weather, and more. Search by activity or region. In English, French, and Spanish.

Comunidad Andina--Andean Community
http://www.comunidadandina.org/

The Andean Community is a semi-formal governmental body working to unite the countries of the Andean region: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. In addition to breaking regional news, and information about the organization itself, this site offers statistical information about the region and its component nations, and allows you to take virtual tours of some of the most famous tourist destinations in South America. In Spanish; a more limited English-language version is available.

Cultures of the Andes
http://www.andes.org/index.html

Though informal, this is a great site for those seeking information about indigenous culture in the Andes. From pictures and short stories to jokes and riddles, this is one of the only places on the web focusing on current (not ancient) indigenous culture in the region. Also possibly the best place on the web to begin learning Quechua, the native language of the Andes.

Exploring Ecuador: Ecuador & Galapagos Online Guide
http://www.exploringecuador.com/

Contains information on travel in Ecuador and the nearby Galapagos Islands. Includes general information and a regions guide in addition to several articles about the country. In English, Spanish, and German.

Peru Traveller
http://www.geocities.com/perutraveller/

This is an "online guide for the independent travellers to Peru."

Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com/

The website of this "global journal of practical ecotourism," focuses primarily on ecotourism issues and education for Mexico and the Americas. The site includes country-specific information for several South and Central American countries, and features a world travel directory with listings of eco-friendly travel agents and tour operators.

Secretaria Nacional de Turismo
http://www.senatur.gov.py/

The official website of Paraguay's National Secretariat of Tourism. Contains maps, tourist services, tourism statistics, and tour packages, in addition to other information. In Spanish.

The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm

This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included.

Travel Guyana
http://www.interknowledge.com/guyana/

General and tourism-related information about Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America.

Venezuela Tuya: A Country to Love
http://www.venezuelatuya.com/index.htm

Contains travel and other information about Venezuela in several languages.