• Explore: Colombia!

    Colombia: Caribbean Sea coast. Go Now!

    Colombia
    Although most of the people live inland, Colombia also has its share of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea (pictured). Go Now!

  • Explore: Ecuador!

    Ecuador: Sally Lightfoot Crab. Go Now!

    Ecuador
    The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador are home to incredible wildlife, such as the famous Galapagos Turtle and the lesser known, but more common Red Rock or Sally Lightfoot crab (pictured). Begin Your Journey!

  • Explore: Chile!

    Chile: Torres del Paine National Park. Go Now!

    Chile
    The Andes dominate much of Chile, including the breath-taking Torres del Paine National Park (pictured). However, the country also hosts the world's driest desert and a thriving metropolis. Begin Your Journey!

  • Explore: Bolivia!

    Bolivia: Salt flats. Go Now!

    Bolivia
    This hidden gem is full of surprises, from the impressive salt flats (pictured) to the migrating flamingos. It also clings to the most historic indigenous culture on the continent. Explore Bolivia!

  • Explore: Peru!

    Peru: Lake Titicaca. Go Now!

    Peru
    More than Machu Picchu, Peru boasts a number of historic cultures from the Nazca to the Incans and dozens of others, including the Aymara who settled Lake Titicaca (pictured). Explore Peru!

Sources & Special Thanks for Venezuela

WARNING: Violence is common in Venezeula, please read this travel warning before going!

Bibliographical Resources

-Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (www.cdc.gov)
-Encyclopedia Britannica. Yemen. DVD. 2004.
-http://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/devendra-banhart-talks-identity-venezuela-writing-spanish/story?id=18785205#.UYkSIPmDAUN
-http://americanfood.about.com/od/whatisamericanfood/tp/Foods-America-Gave-the-World.htm
-http://canidrinkthewater.org
-http://datingvenezuela.blogspot.com/
-http://family.jrank.org/pages/1736/Venezuela-Family-Society-Culture.html
-Hudson, John C, and Edward B Espenshade, Jr., ed. Goode's World Atlas, 20th Edition. Rand McNally. 1995.
-McKnight, Tom, ed. Geographica: The Complete Illustrated Atlas of the World. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 2002.
-PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/)
-www.alboradavenezuela.com/en/country/venezuela/destinations/flora_and_fauna.html
-www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625197/Venezuela/32729/Education#toc32732
-www.buzzle.com/articles/venezuela-history-and-culture.html
-www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
-www.dosmanosnederland.com/en/destinations/venezuela/flora-fauna.php
-www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_ve.htm
-www.ehow.com/about_6306243_south-american-wedding-tradition.html
-www.ehow.com/how_2086495_dress-venezuela.html
-www.ehow.com/how_2228061_follow-venezuelan-table-manners.html
-www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Venezuela.aspx
-www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table-etiquette/sa_table_manners/venezuelan.html
-www.everyculture.com/To-Z/Venezuela.html
-www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/venezuela-country-profile.html
-www.mapsofworld.com/south-america/geography/south-america-animals.html
-www.nytimes.com/2013/03/07/world/americas/for-good-or-ill-chavez-altered-how-venezuela-views-itself.html?pagewanted=all
-www.topics-mag.com/globalization/lang-venezuela2.htm
-www.oceanlight.com/fish.html
-www.topics-mag.com/internatl/weddings/wedding-customs.htm
-www.worldweddingtraditions.com/locations/south_american_traditions/venezuelan_traditions.html
-www.un.org/esa/population/publications/worldmarriage/worldmarriage.htm
-www.weather.com
-www.wikipedia.org
-www.xe.com

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