One of the things that capture the hearts of the travelers are the locals, and their enthusiasm to share the beauty of the country and their local culture.
Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar With countries such as Venezuela suffering from a devalued currency and the continued strengthening of the U.
A huge amount of money involved in corruption in Peru is reportedly at $860 million. In light of this, an international Anticorruption Conference kicks off as the country fights for corruption which has been evident since the 1990s.
“Gangster Warlords” author Ioan Grillo recently revealed how the notorious Mexican drug cartels are making billions of dollars because of drug trade in the United States. In a video published on Business Insider, Grillo explained how traffickers invest in drugs and how much profits they earn.
One of the best things to do in Latin America is to hike. The misty cloud forests, innocence of the view and the breathtaking backdrop of Andean mountains are simply making the experience world class. Latin America's nature offers limitless opportunities on how to enjoy a journey. Whether it's a short day's hike or a multiday trek, options are endless.
Peruvian Chefs could create the most exotic and rich flavors perfect to satisfy every craving. Peru's capital, Lima, is slowly becoming the culinary capital of Latin America. And Astrid y Gaston is one of those Peruvian restaurants that really stands out.
"Millionaire rides" have been a very big issue in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. No wonder why hailing a taxi from the streets can be very difficult and even be risky.
Adventure travel is on the rise and the Latin America region is the best place to start for budding adrenaline junkies. With some of the most stunning and treacherous landscapes in the world, travelers will not run out of stories and photos to share after taking on the challenges. It’s difficult to narrow down the must-do adventures in Latin America, but here are some of the best experiences in the various countries.
Lima, Peru's capital and largest city, today has a population of almost 9 million people. But to supply this sprawling metropolis with water, Peruvians still rely on canals that were built before the first Europeans ever set foot on the American continent.
Archaeologists may be closer than ever to deciphering the mystery of ancient Inca "khipus," or knotted string records, after they discovered several of the records at the the place where they were originally used.
A photographer has released amazing drone footage of New Year's Eve in the city of Lima, Peru. A photographer has released amazing drone footage of New Year's Eve in the city of Lima, Peru.
Millions of visitors gathering at New York's iconic Times Square to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve will also be given an idea of where their next trip may take them as Peru's tourism authorities have made a big ad buy to promote the South American country.
Here's a list of lesser-known yet worthwhile travel destinations in Peru. The two popular cities of Cusco and Lima should be atop every traveler's itinerary when planning a trip to the beautiful South American country of Peru.
A Chinese naval hospital ship carrying 118 medical professionals docked at a port outside Peru's capital of Lima on Dec. 21 for a week-long service stay.
A Peruvian judge has ordered U.S. citizen, Joshua David Brown, on Monday be held in jail for heading an international prostitution ring which offered sex with children.
Lori Berenson, a U.S. citizen who was found guilty of aiding the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) in 1996, is coming back to the states from Peru.
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has officially recognized an administrative district in a border area which has been at the center of a territory dispute with Chile.
