There are 17 penguin species on the planet, all of which are confined to the Southern Hemisphere (with the possible exception of the Galapagos Penguin, which lives on the equator).The list has been broken into three distinct regions:1. Antarctica and sub-Antarctica Penguins (8 species).2. New Zealan
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Actually, Iguazu Falls’ spelling is Iguaçu. Then again, it can also be Iguassu or even Yguasu, depending on whom you ask. But don’t let grammar get in the way of what really matters. In native Guarani, Iguazu means ‘big water’ and nothing you can do to the spelling of the name, will ever change that
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It is safe to travel to Antarctica? It's a question we're often asked here at Chimu Adventures, and it's understandable that travellers are nervous about sailing through the Drake Passage or spending time in such a remote, icy environment.However, the truth is that travelling to Antarctica is extrem
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In South America the usual fizzy drink international brands like Coke and Pepsi are certainly very strong, but in many countries there are other local players who pack some serious punch against the multinationals. In Peru Inka Cola has always outsold Coke, to the point that Coke eventually had to b
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El Dorado, the Cities of Gold, Caribbean pirates, treasure islands and shipwrecks with unimaginable loot – concepts and stories that have captured the imagination for centuries. It may not have occurred to you before now but most of these stories come from one continent – South America.The Spanish C
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South America is a continent of extremes when it comes to water. Most of the world’s largest rivers (especially by volume of water) are within South America. The density of waterways is unrivalled on the planet. With this abundance of water, it comes as no surprise that many of the world’s greatest
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