Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries as their peso strengthens
On a recent hot summer day in Chile, the beaches of Viña del Mar, Concón and Reñaca are packed with holidaymakers sharing yerba mate teas and playing ball ...
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Deforestation boom in Gran Chaco raises alarm over Argentina’s forest law
One of South America’s largest ecosystems saw an increase in deforestation last year, with agriculture, livestock and fires contributing the most to the destruction of native dry forests. The problem ...
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In the high Andes, a dream to restore a special forest takes root
Three years ago, while exploring the Mojanda mountain range in Ecuador, a team of researchers from a local NGO and a ...
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What to Do When Lost in the Andes Mountains
"How to Survive is a Webby Award-winning series offering expert tips for surviving disasters, attacks, and life's toughest situations. Tune in to How To Survive for a thrilling guide that could save ...
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Briton completes cycle and climb from South America’s lowest point to highest
Oli France has completed the third leg of his Ultimate Seven Project – to travel the lowest and highest point on seven continents.
Shocking Satellite Images Reveal Patagonia’s Wildfire Crisis in Unprecedented Detail
Patagonia’s forests burned fiercely in February 2025, with wildfires destroying tens of thousands of hectares in Argentina.
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After Patagonia, Argentina's northern prairies consumed by fires
Wildfires have consumed up to 250,000 hectares of land in northeast Argentina since January, local officials said Tuesday as ...
10 must-try restaurants redefining South American cuisine
Peru, Argentina, Chile and Brazil are all home to restaurants considered to be some of the best in the world. We have found ...