By Larry Bleiberg Everyone, it seems, has a theory about Peru’s Nazca Lines. The mysterious markings on the desert floor are a massive astronomical calendar. That’s a popular one. Or maybe they point to hidden reserves of water, the source of life in the desert. Then there’s my favorite: a UFO landing site. More than…
By Nancy Wigston Famously long and narrow—2,653-miles long with an average width of only 110 miles–Chile has been jokingly called the barrier that keeps Argentina from the Pacific. The Andes Mountains across Chile’s eastern frontier do a fairly good job of separating the two countries. The first Europeans arrived here in 1520 when Ferdinand Magellan…
Built in 1936 to mark the quadricentennial of the city’s founding, The Obelisk is located at the intersection at 9th of July and Corrientes Avenue in the Plaza de la Republica in central Buenos Aires. By Nancy Wigston Imagine a chunk of 19th-century Europe breaking off and floating to South America where it lands at…
Across the broad Rio de la Plata from Argentina is the 17th century village of Colonia del Sacramento, a relaxed city of pastel buildings, cobblestone streets and seven excellent museums. “You’re going to Uruguay?!” The excitement sang in my daughter’s e-mail. My spontaneous decision to visit the tiny country sandwiched between the larger nations of…
By Karin Leperi Most travelers coming to Peru head immediately to Machu Picchu, a 15th-century scenic Incan mountain retreat. It’s the most visited destination in the country. Trouble is that afterwards they incorrectly think they have seen and experienced Peru, and then head home. This is unfortunate since Peru is geographically diverse with three different…
Cuba Flirts With U.S. Entrepreneurs, But Courtship Can Be Challenging By David DeVoss Seattle tour operator Zach Smith built Anywhere.com into a $15 million travel business by offering customized tours to exotic locations in Latin America. The 35-year old entrepreneur knew from ten year’s experience that small and medium-sized companies like his must constantly…