South America - Page 97

November 30, 2016

10 secrets behind Machu Picchu

Hiking the Incan Trail to the ancient stronghold of Machu Picchu sits at the top of many travelers’ wish lists.

November 27, 2016

Vendors at Rio’s Olympic venues already running out of food

Just days into the games and many have warned that drastic measures must be taken.

October 17, 2016

At least 9 dead after Brazilian prison mutiny

Police say at least nine people have been killed at a Brazilian penitentiary in a clash between rival gangs of inmates in the northern state of Roraima.

July 26, 2016

Worried about Rio? What travelers need to know before heading to the Olympic Games

Is Brazil safe? Will your cellphone work? Can I even get tickets? We've got all your questions about the upcoming games covered.

July 18, 2016

4 crew members missing after cruise ship explodes and sinks in the Amazon

The river cruise ship was owned by luxury river cruise company Aqua Expeditions.

July 5, 2016

Is 'slum tourism' an inappropriate travel trend?

Touring impoverished slums is a big moneymaker for tourism agencies-- but is it inappropriate?

June 19, 2016

1 dead after gunmen storm Brazil hospital to free suspected drug trafficker

One patient was killed and a nurse and an off-duty policeman were wounded when armed men stormed a Rio de Janeiro hospital in a brazen plot to free a suspected drug trafficker, Brazilian police said.

May 19, 2016

Could Brazil's political upheaval derail the Olympics?

Brazil’s ongoing political crisis and the threat of zika have cast doubts on the country's ability host the Summer Olympic Games.

May 17, 2016

Dangerous cities you should never tour alone

Think twice before visiting these dangerous cities in a part of one.

March 30, 2016

Pablo was here: Inside the real Colombia of today

Men don’t get any more polarizing than Pablo Escobar.