Stretching 6,400km through South America, the mighty Amazon harbours mystical legends that lure travellers deeper into the jungle.
While tango may be the Argentine capital’s most famous export, fileteado, a unique style of artistic drawing that originated in the city’s wagon factories, is another local highlight.
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Straddling Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu is a towering mass of roaring water and churning spray that was recently named one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
The world’s longest and highest cable car will reopen in Merida in early 2013, adding yet another attraction to Venezuela’s capital of adventure activities.
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Explore the picturesque towns where water and pavement intertwine.
Since its inception in 1962, Havaianas has sold more than four billion pairs worldwide; put end to end that is enough pairs to go around the world 40 times.
A summer tradition in the Argentine capital
Natural wonders in Brazil’s blissful eco-town
Arequipa sets the standard for inventive cuisine
Business trip: Denver
Colorado
Four apps encourage smarter detours
Technology
Are the French really arrogant?
France
Navigating Laos’ treacherous roads
Asia
Our favourite images of the week
Top 10 North American gardens
North America
A salty offering to Polish saints
Krakow
Cuba, the Caribbean’s wild island
Cuba
A night at Paris’ museums
Paris
Alfresco flicks with a twist in NYC
New York City
Walk with the locals in Mumbai
Mumbai
Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures
Berlin
Mini guide to culture in Seville
Seville
Love, war and Philly cheesesteak
Philadelphia
Save time and money at Disney
Florida
El Salvador rises from the ashes
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Tokyo
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Rome
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