These categories of accommodation are all used throughout South America, and are pretty much interchangeable terms although pensiones (known as pensoes in Portuguese) and residenciales are officially the most basic
Read moreThe range of accommodation available in South America
The range of accommodation available in South America – and the variety of price and quality that goes with it – is enormous and, should you be leaving on a
Read moreSouth Americans travel by bicycle
If you’re fit and hardy enough to consider cycling in South America – and it certainly is a beautiful way to see the land – there are a few common-sense
Read moreSouth Americans travel by boat
There are several ferry and catamaran services providing travel on South America’s lakes, especially those in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, allowing some of the finest scenic experiences in the
Read moreSouth Americans travel by train
Trains are much less frequent and efficient than South American buses, but if you have a little time to spare they provide a wonderful way to see the countryside and
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If you plan to be doing a fair amount of travelling around Latin America, you might want to consider one of the reasonable airpasses on offer in the region. These
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South American roads, especially outside the major cities, are notorious for their bumpy, pothole-riddled and generally poor conditions. Most car rental companies in South America do not allow their vehicles
Read moreSouth Americans travel by bus
Buses are the primary mode of transport for South Americans and are by far the cheapest – if not the most time efficient – way to see the continent. While
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