Peruvian food is very diverse, with regions having their own specialities depending on geography and climate. Today, Peruvian cuisine combines pre-Inca and Inca staples with flavours imported from Europe, Africa and Asia. The last may surprise you, but one of the country’s most popular every-day foo
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Ecuador has a vast biodiversity and is in fact one of the most wildlife rich countries in the world, due mainly to its range of different habitats. From the high Andean mountains to the low-lying tropical rainforests and the coastal plains, the differing terrains support a multitude of ecosystems t
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Brazil is one of the most multi-racial nations in the world resulting in a diverse, colourful and unique culture that reflects the ethnic and cultural mixing of indigenous people with Europeans and Africans. Brazil is a melting pot of nationalities that resulted from Portuguese colonisation, Europea
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Chile is one of the longest north-south countries in the world with an incredibly diverse range of landscapes and spectacular scenery that ranges from the arid-sun baked Atacama Desert in the north to wild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful Patagonia in the South. The climate is also varied and wi
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Argentina is considered the most European republic in South America with the majority of Argentines being descendants of Spanish and other European colonists. Modern Argentinian culture has been strongly influenced by its European immigrant population but with a South American flair. Latin American
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You’ve heard and read about it countless times, no doubt…now it’s time for some facts. Read the Ins and Outs of the Gringo Trail before planning your trip to Latin America.Encompassing the most famous attractions in all of Latin America, the Gringo Trail is a route which traverses some 40-odd region
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