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Plaza de Armas Cusco | Discover Your South America Blog

TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Landmarks in South America

TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Landmarks in South America Every year, TripAdvisor announces the top-rated destinations, hotels, landmarks and more around the world in its Travellers’ Choice Awards. It’s an excellent guideline for understanding which places...
Botero, Medellin | Discover Your South America Blog

Medellín’s Museums

Medellín’s Museums A nation brimming with creative talent, Colombia has long been proud of the way its artists have held a mirror to society, whether it be through literature, art, photography or recently, urban...
Chachapoyas, Peru | Discover Your South America Blog

Why You Should Visit Chachapoyas in Peru

Why You Should Visit Chachapoyas in Peru If you have your finger on the pulse, you may already be aware that Chachapoyas in Northern Peru is fast becoming a popular destination in South America....
Villa de Leyva - Colonial Towns in South America

Beautiful Colonial Towns in South America

South America is almost bursting at the seams when it comes to quaint colonial towns, promising a window into the past through their timeless cobblestone streets, ornate churches and tree-lined plazas. This distinctive –...
La Ciudad Perdida | Top Ancient Sites in Colombia

Top Ancient Sites in Colombia to Explore

History buffs rejoice: there’s a host of ancient sites in Colombia that beg to be discovered, from age-old megaliths in the western part of the country, to crumbling Tayrona sites in the north; and...