Questions tagged [south-america]
The continent south of Central America, having Colombia as the northernmost country. Prefer more specific regional tags where relevant, for example: [amazon-jungle], [machu-picchu], [patagonia], [pantanal], [salar-de-uyuni]
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Visit the United Kingdom from South America: proving where we stay
My parents are going to visit the United Kingdom from South America. I have checked UK's site and they do not need a visa.
Only one requirements is not clear enough to me, and that is whether they ask ...
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Book a tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco on arrival
I've visited Machu Picchu back in 2019, it was a tour booked from Loki Hostel when I arrived there, like 1-2 days before the starting date. It was a 3 day/2 nights, transport, food and accommodation ...
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Where in the Andean Road System was this picture taken? What are the white formations?
I saw this picture:
on here: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1459/gallery/
Does anyone know where this was taken? What are the white formations on the right?
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Does the Brazil Air Pass still exist?
In many forums and blogs about air travel in Brazil the "Brazil Air Pass" (or sometimes a "South American Airpass") is mentioned. With this airpass, you can take multiple flights ...
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Flying with baggage for medical supplies/equipment in South America
my gf and I will be traveling through South America for the last 3 weeks of April. She is able-bodied and I am c5 quadriplegic that can walk with crutches for short distances/durations (like down the ...
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Recomendations for places and ways to achieve spanish language immersion in south america
I'm english, 33yo, remote worker with an intermediate level of spanish. I've spent some months living in spain but really struggled to find what I really want - language immersion. I find that ...
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Which vaccinations do I need to travel South America extensively?
other than covid19
Last time I was there I had some weird/unusual acne(or rash? idk) on me even though I was in urban areas
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Do I need my vaccine yellow book to be physical?
I'm told some South American countries want to see your vaccine card for yellow fever (and maybe for other stuff that I don't know about) when you are entering their country from another South ...
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Money when traveling to South America
I, a European, plan on visiting North and South America (Mexico, Peru) for a few weeks, and I wonder what's the best way to use my money over there. I want to lose the least of it to fees or ...
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Do thieves in Brazil (or South America in general) want to steal your passport or just wallet and phone?
I'm referring to thieves on motorbikes or on foot. They point a knife or gun at you. They quickly come and go.
Asking this question to figure out if I need to carry my passport in somewhere secure or ...
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Is there any point in getting an Inter-American Driving Permit (IADP) instead of an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
The American Automobile Association (AAA)'s application form (mirror) states:
If you intend to drive in the following countries, be sure to check INTER-AMERICAN DRIVING PERMIT box page 1: Brazil and ...
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Identify a city by the mountains and water body (probably Rio de Janeiro)
Does this image (a Windows 10 wallpaper probably):
truly depict Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and surroundings of Sugarloaf Mountain?
Google Image Search has identified this picture as:
Monumento Natural ...
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How do door locks work in South America?
Coming from the United States down to South America, in Peru, Argentina, and Chile, I have run into a number of home door locks that I don't understand how they're intended to work.
If the door is ...
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What is the location of this 19th century photo of the Andes?
The CNN article "The stories behind 10 of the world's earliest known photographs" includes one entitled, "The Andes, likely Peru or Bolivia (1849)".
It does not specifically identify the location of ...
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How can I proceed regarding a possibly-lost letter when travelling?
I sent a letter from Montevideo, Uruguay to Romania, via the Uruguay Post. At the post office they told me it would arrive after 15 days.
It has been almost 30 days and the letter did not arrive. ...
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