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10 Things to Know Before Visiting Brazil

The national flag of Brazil, a blue disc depicting a starry sky (which includes the Southern Cross) spanned by a curved band inscribed with the national motto "Ordem e Progresso" ("Order and Progress"), within a yellow rhombus, on a green field.

10 essential things you should know before visiting Brazil. Get to know the South American nation better, and be better prepared for your trip.

With so many travel options, choosing your next destination is hard. Put these 10 global cities on your travel bucket list. They never disappoint.

Imagine flying home … and immigration won’t let you in. Here is our true story of when Ecuador kicked us out.

Want to drive from Alaska to Argentina? You need to navigate the impenetrable jungle between Panama and Colombia. Here’s how, with resources, photos, and links.

Buildings line a narrow street in Cartagena. People in the street.

Discover Old Town Cartagena’s narrow streets and gorgeous architecture. Here’s why you should visit Colombia’s enchanting world heritage site.

AmaZOOnico is a volunteer rescue center that rescues animals from poachers, rehabilitates them and sets them free in Ecuador’s Amazon jungle.

Ecuador lies on the equator and has the real equator line monuments to prove it ... but there's one thing about Mitad del Mundo that nobody wants to talk about.

Ecuador lies on the equator and has the monuments to prove it … but there’s one thing about Mitad del Mundo that nobody wants to talk about.

An enthralling firsthand account of the Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Learn what it’s like for a newbie to hike the Inca Trail.

Aerial view of Rio de Janeiro from above and behind the Cristo Redentor statue.

View 4 UNESCO sites with our 2-week Brazil itinerary. Enjoy an Amazon cruise, explore Iguassu Falls, experience Rio de Janeiro, and more.

Visiting the Kichwa of Ecuador during an Amazon tour includes a chance to photograph tribe members and get your face painted.

Ecuador bound? Here is a list of things to do in Baños, from soaking in its volcanic hot springs, to food, to extreme sports.

Not all Cartagena icons are from Cartagena

Colombia’s most popular destination captures the heart of everyone who visits, but some Cartagena icons are not originally from there.

10 Things to Know Before Visiting Brazil

10 Best Cities for Your Travel Bucket List

Deported! The Day Ecuador Kicked Us Out

Crossing the Darien Gap: Here’s How to Do It

You’ll Fall in Love with Old Town Cartagena Colombia

AmaZOOnico: Rescuing Amazon Animals in Ecuador

Where to Visit the Real Equator Line in Ecuador

Is it Difficult to Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?

The Best 2 Week Brazil Itinerary for Your First Visit

Kichwa Culture: Face Painting in the Amazon

10 Best Things To Do in Banos, Ecuador

Cartagena Icons That Are Not from Cartagena