The continent south of Central America, having Colombia as the northernmost country.
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Why SOME Israeli groups are so impolite and what to do? [closed]
I know this topic could be misunderstood and polemic, but I believe that everybody here is clever enough to understand my words and give good advices.
Last April, I came from a trip to Brazil. This ...
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What is the best time to visit Peru/Bolivia/Chile? [closed]
What is the best time to visit Peru/Bolivia/Chile? I prefer to avoid heavy rainforest, but still be able to visit Machu Picchu, Salar de Uyuni, Moon Valley, Chile beaches and wineries, Grey Glaciers ...
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Traveling developer in South/Central America
I am a developer from Amsterdam and I have employers who pay me while I am developing from abroad. The experience is great, I get to see many many things without the need to touch my saving, but in ...
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What are good and cheap places in South America to surf?
I'm in Argentina. I'd love to go to new beaches (not in Argentina, in south america) that are good to surf. But the cost must be low, given our cheap currency. I'm talking about costs for staying in ...
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Mexico to Tierra de Fuego, bus or own car?
I'm planning a PanAmerican route all the way to Tierra de Fuego from Mexico, but I can't get idea what could be better, if rely on public transport or take my car on the road. We are 3 persons, my ...
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Proving onward travel on a South America tour
My question is related to / inspired by Does Colombia require proof of onward travel?
but isn't quite the same.
I'm thinking of a trip around South America (from Europe) such that:
I would not ...
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Is it possible to obtain a Brazil visa without confirmed travel plans? (US citizen)
I'm a US citizen and I will be traveling to Argentina this winter. While I'm there, I'd like to make a short one-week trip into Brazil.
I haven't picked the dates yet, so I don't have my travel ...
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5 weeks in Peru + Bolivia + Chile, is too little time?
I'm planning to travel alone, using buses/trains.
I would also like to spend few days every so often on the beach to rest... in both Peru and Chile.
Does it sound like a reasonable plan?
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Are there any famous traditional festivals in the west side of South America in March/April?
Are there any famous traditional festivals in the west side of South America in March/April ?
I'm referring to Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Equador, maybe Paraguay.
For example, I've found out in Lima, ...
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Is it recommended to travel to Patagonia in May?
We're currently planning a South America trip and would love to go to Patagonia. But we're only starting in late April/early May and I'm afraid it's gonna be very cold already.
Currently, we think we ...
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Taking expensive camera gear to a South America trip?
I intend to travel to South America, mainly Chile, Peru and Ecuador, but maybe also Bolivia and Colombia. The thing is, I want to take some decent landscape and animal pictures and therefore consider ...
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What is the cheapest travel destination in Central/South America (from Chicago)?
Now, obviously if I simply wanted flight prices I could look that up myself, but there are a multitude of choices and multiple considerations under the word "cheap".
First, I'd like a narrowing down ...
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I am an Australian wanting to travel to Los Angeles for 3 months then south America for a couple of weeks before returning
If I leave to go to south America for say two weeks can I then return to America with a new tourist visa and a fresh 90 days?
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Climate in Peru in September
My girlfriend and I want to travel in South America in September, and we were thinking Peru.
How is the climate in Peru's interest points this time of year? What will we wear there?
And also, if ...
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Is there Anyway of getting from Australia to South America on a Budget [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the cheapest way to get from South America to Australia
Does anyone know how if there iss anyway of getting form northern Australia to south america. I've looked ...
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Shark diving: Where can I do it in Europe or South America?
I'm looking for some popular places for shark diving in Europe (is this possible at all, never heard of it) and South America. Do I need any special swimming skills or can I do this as a tourist?
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What is considered impolite in Central/South American area
In every culture some actions are considered polite, others rude. For example one should not use left hand when interacting with others in India and Arab countries.
Can you please provide some ...
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What is the cheapest way to get from South America to Australia
What is the cheapest way to get from South America to Australia?
I found several flights mostly from Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile, however the prices are quite prohibitive. Do you recommend ...
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Are there any international train services in South America?
As a European, I'm used to being able to take trains just about everywhere. I'm finding that that is not so common in South America, however.
If I was taking a trip through South America and wanted ...
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Is it more expensive to buy airline tickets together than separate?
I'm looking for tickets in despegar.com (a travel website for the American continent) and found out that a flight for just one person was about USD $350 incluiding all taxes, and I did the exact same ...
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What direct flights connect South America and Africa?
I'm curious, what airlines offer direct flights between South America and Africa and what cities do they connect?
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What is the best method of purchasing a ticket with an open return date?
I’ve been doing some research on traveling to South America and staying for an extended period of time (working vacation). The usual sources for flight info (Kayak, Expedia, Hipmunk) don’t have any ...
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Website resources for 'out there' jobs related to travel
I've come across a few travel + working websites - which can get you a 'non-standard' job in a remote place - like EscapeTheCity which has had roles from post office master in Antarctica to landmine ...
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Budget caribbean in January from South America
I'm planning on going to the caribbean (any part of it) during January 2012 (for 7 to 12 days) but anything above U$S 1500 per person turns out to be too expensive.
I'm basically looking for a whole ...
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Good ways to get around the Darién Gap?
I'm planning a backpacking trip from Central America down to South America. Does anyone have a recommended way of getting around the Darién Gap? I read that you can fly, or you can take a boat but ...
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Where can I find Up-to-date information about roadblocks and strikes in Peru and Bolivia?
I need to travel from Cusco, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia next month but people in both countries have a habit of blocking roads quite frequently.
Every now and then I see news-articles in the regular ...
