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3 South American Itineraries for Foodies

It draws you in with the allure of beaches, thrilling adventures, and idyllic wine regions, but South America has just as much to offer in the way of great cuisine. Here are three ways to discover it all.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on April 16, 2013 at 1:48:26 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged: South America, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Food
Artsy Boutique Hotel B Opens in Lima

Lima's cool Barranco neighborhood—filled with galleries, bars, and restaurants—just got even more enticing with the opening of the intimate Arts Boutique Hotel B.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 05, 2013 at 8:56:50 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, News
Peru: Off-the-Beaten-Path in Mancora

If all you've seen is Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lima, you've only scratched the surface of Peru. Why not tack on a little beach time in the chill surf town of Mancora?

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on January 17, 2013 at 3:00:00 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Beaches
Beyond Machu Picchu: 5 Must-Do's in Peru

Most trips to Peru include a stop at the awe-inspiring Incan city of Machu Picchu. But no trip should just stop there—from Huayna Picchu to indigenous communities, here are our other must-do's.

Posted by Salwa Jabado on October 24, 2012 at 10:43:59 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking, Outdoors, Food
South America's Local Beer Scene

Craft beers are a trend the world over, and South America is jumping on the bandwagon. Moving beyond its award-winning wines, locals and visitors to the region are enjoying local brews.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on August 30, 2012 at 5:02:18 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Beer, South America, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil
What to Wear: Hiking in Machu Picchu

Trekking and looking stylish rarely go hand in hand. But with a few key pieces that would go as well in your gym at home as they do on the trail, it's not impossible.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on August 03, 2012 at 12:03:24 PM EDT in Style, Trip Ideas Tagged: Machu Picchu, Style, Packing, Hiking
Visiting South America in the Off-Season

Thinking of a trip to South America this winter? Why not their winter? Their cooler months (our summer months) are a great time to go for lower rates and seasonal activities with fewer tourists.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on July 26, 2012 at 3:30:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: South America, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Summer
South America's Hottest New Hotels

South America may be feeling cooler temps this time of year, but new properties are popping up across the region, from flashy modern digs to serene escapes.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on July 10, 2012 at 4:28:52 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: South America, Chile, Patagonia, Colombia, Argentina
Machu Picchu Planning Basics

This year marks the hundredth anniversary of Machu Picchu's "discovery" by Yale University historian Hiram Bingham. We've got the basics to help plan your own exploration of this iconic symbol of Peru—and one of the world’s must-see destinations.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: South America,
Inca Trail Spotlight: The Path to Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail is one of the world’s signature outdoor excursions. Though the journey by train is the easiest way to get to Machu Picchu, most travelers who arrive via the Inca Trail wouldn’t have done it any other way.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: South America,