Uruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America.  The country is located in between Argentina and Brazil and is considered to be one of the places that falls off the beaten path.  There is little that goes on here in any kind of a hurry.  Thankfully there is much to do for those seeking a summer holiday. One can take part in a large variety of activities with one of the three million residents.  This is a very small area and provides an extremely friendly atmosphere for the tourists who join them.  Part of the issue is the lack of industry in the area.  Commercialization has not yet reached this country and that is just fine with the locals. 

The country of Ecuador gets its name from a rather interesting place. The name Ecuador is derived from the equator and this South American country isn’t boasting an economy that is as hot as its namesake suggests.

Visitors to Ecuador are often oblivious to how dire the circumstances are in this Latin country. Over 70% of the countries citizens live in poverty. Although the government has taken steps to remedy this situation, to date their efforts have been less than successful.

If you are planning a trip to South America, make certain that you visit Argentina. Argentina is becoming a favorite destination for tourists from both North America and overseas.

Argentina has been in the spotlight as of late but not because of their rich and natural beauty or its amazing food. The country has been facing a financial struggle which actually works in the favor of people looking for a South American vacation spot.

One of the strongest political forces in Columbia today has nothing to do with the organized government. The FARC is a force to be reckoned with and the world is just beginning to understand how far their influence reaches.

The FARC is an organization that has long been active in Columbia. Currently numbering in the thousands, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia have taken control of many aspects of daily life in this South American country.

Although South America seems like a wonderful vacation destination, the people who live in certain areas would welcome the opportunity to relocate. Notably, the people who reside in Bolivia are faced with having to overcome the fact that they live in the poorest area of South America.

This is surprising to some economists who suggest that Bolivia is sitting on a whole host of natural resources that aren’t being mined. In fact, Bolivia is home to one of the larges natural gas resources in all of South America. Add to that the gold, iron and magnesium reserves and it’s astounding that Bolivia is such a poor country.

Planning the annual family vacation can be a tiresome task. For many families they rely on the familiar when they are picking a vacation destination. Places like Disneyland and Hawaii see their fair share of tourists each year. When it comes time to pick a place to take your family this summer why not consider Venezuela?

Nestled next to the majestic Andes Mountains, Chile has become a favored destination for skiing enthusiasts the world over. One very popular place to ski is in Santiago.

There are several resorts that the tourist will find enjoyable in this area of Chile. Several of them are located within hours of Santiago, in the heart of the Andes Mountains. It’s important to make your travel plans and reservations well in advance because with the ever increasing popularity of this region, more and more people are discovering its charm.