Peru, the largest Andean country, extends from north to south over 18 parallels (from the equator to 18 ° south latitude) or over 2,000 km. From the coast of the Pacific Ocean in the west, Peru stretches about 1,200 km across the more than 6,000 m high Andean ridge to the Amazon lowlands in the…
Category: South America
Galapagos Islands – an Animal Paradise
The Galapagos Islands, off the Ecuadorian coast in the Pacific, are the habitat for a unique fauna. Many indigenous (endemic) species developed far from the mainland, especially among the reptiles and birds. The most famous representatives are the kite-like land iguanas and marine iguanas as well as the giant turtles and Galapagos penguins. Reptiles (reptiles)…
Earth Karma in Brazil
The Brazilian people have suffered a lot due to a social structure that is characterized by huge differences between classes. Even workers, who are employed, have experienced situations of extreme financial difficulties, restricting their consumption power and limiting their quality of life, which is far from ideal. Since colonization, most Brazilian lands have been in…
Ceara, Brazil Geography
The abolition of slavery took place in the province of Ceará in 1884, four years before May 13. Abolitionists from all over the country celebrated and José do Patrocínio gave Ceará the name “Terra da Luz”. D. Pedro II applauded, moved; and even Victor Hugo sent a greeting from France to the people of Ceará….
Best Travel Time for Patagonia
What is the climate like in Patagonia? The location of the individual provinces that comprise the South American region is decisive for the climate in Patagonia . Patagonia extends over different areas of Argentina and Chile. The huge Andes mountain range runs through Patagonia and influences the climate. To the west of the Andes (…
Uruguay As a Tourist Country
Known for its football talent, Uruguay is a memorable experience for the traveler. According to countryaah, Uruguay, one of the small states in South America, charms with its postcard-like beach landscapes as well as its charming cities, where the lively hustle and bustle is combined with simultaneous unhurriedness. Uruguay is a western country in South…
Panama Travel Package
According to countryaah, the oldest history of Central America can be found in Panama. After centuries, the country has become a bridge between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Here is a fantastic nature with a rich fauna, an exciting wildlife, a unique Native American culture, three archipelagos with a total of over 1,500 islands, miles…