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         <title><![CDATA[Cities of Brazil Map]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Click on a city name on this map of Brazil to find extensive resources for lodging, sightseeing, geography, history, art, culture, sports, recreation and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cities of Peru Map]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Click on a city name on this map of Peru to find extensive resources for lodging, sightseeing, geography, history, art, culture, sports, recreation and more. Bonnie Hamre is your expert guide to South America.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iguazu Lodging]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Touring the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, on the borders of Brazil and Argentina on the Iguazu river is best done in at least two days. Here are some places to stay on either the Brazilian or Argentine side of the falls.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Images of Brazil]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro from
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         <title><![CDATA[Virgen del Carmen Festival]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The annual Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen is a colorful mix of Andean pre-Columbian ceremonies and Catholic religion in which masked, costumed dancers relive ancient gods and rites.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Devil&#039;s Island Photo Gallery - Convicts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The three Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation or Health), off the coast of French Guiana are lush, tropical isles of abundant foliage, great views and  open to visitors. Once however, they were the site of the infamous Devil's Island penal colony, called the Green Hell. Ile Royale is now a resort destination for visitors to French Guiana.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Devil&#039;s Island Photo Gallery - Building Ruins]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The three Iles du Salut (Islands of Salvation or Health), off the coast of French Guiana are lush, tropical isles of abundant foliage, great views and  open to visitors. Once however, they were the site of the infamous Devil's Island penal colony, called the Green Hell. Ile Royale is now a resort destination for visitors to French Guiana.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Train Trips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Long distance and train travel between South American countries is a thing of the past, but local passenger and sightseeing train trips are still available, and in many cases, an attraction in themselves. Some are for fun only, others are a viable way to travel.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emeralds of Colombia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Mined for centuries before the Spaniards arrived, Colombian emeralds are prized now as they were then. They're often more valuable than diamonds!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Colombia in Pictures]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cartagena, treasures of the Museo de Oro in Bogota, Colombia from Space, Santa Marta, people and a selection of historical photos of various regions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Astronaut, Nazca Lines]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nazca Lines Peru nazca pampa San Jose NAZCA naszca lines photos travel peru ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cities of Ecuador Map]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Click on a city name on this map of Ecuador to find extensive resources for lodging, sightseeing, geography, history, art, culture, sports, recreation and more. Bonnie Hamre is your expert guide to South America.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Colombia&#039;s oldest city]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Santa Marta is Colombia's first Spanish settlement. Located on the coast, it boasts great beaches and access to Tayrona and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta national parks, plus the famed lost city of the Taironas.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recipes from Ecuador]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Tropical fruits, seafood, Andean potatoes, plus roasted cuy (guinea pig) or tronquito (bull penis soup) for the adventurous, are components of Ecuadorian cuisine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pablo Neruda]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Chilean poet, writer, diplomat, political activist and exile, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, &quot;people's poet,&quot; senator, and one of the greatest South American poets, Pablo Neruda is Chile's gift to the literary world.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[South America for Visitors - Photo of the Week - 09/17/2006]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Built on a stone bridge spanning a deep gorge, the neo-Gothic Santuario de Las Lajas
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         <title><![CDATA[Popular Brazilian Cities]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[These popular cities share something in common: they are all excellent examples of Brazil's varied regions, attractions and culture in large cities and favorite beach resorts.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Flora and Fauna of Chile - Copihues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Photograph of Copihues, the national flower of Chile, from photos of flora and fauna of Chile.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bolivia Holidays and Festivals]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[National Holidays and Festivals observed in Bolivia from Bonnie Hamre]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bogota, Colombia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Colombia's capital, Bogota is a city of contrasts. A rich colonial heritage, stunning architecture and scenic beauty abound in this modern city, filled with museums, churches and social activity.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Illustrated resources for Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil from your expert guide to Brazil and South America.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cities of Chile Map]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Click on a city name on this map of Chile to find extensive resources for lodging,
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         <title><![CDATA[Inca Trail to Machu Picchu]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Take the train from Cuzco and the bus up the mountain or walk the Inca Trail with these descriptions, helpful hints, and directions to &#10;Peru's most fabled destination: Machu Picchu.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chile Travel Planner]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Chile travel planner contains everything you need to plan a trip to Chile&#10;including top attractions, cities, regions, photos, transportation, tours, maps, &#10;geography, articles, features, history, and resources to learn about Chile.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recipes from Argentina]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Argentina is known for beef. Prepared in barbeques, above, as an asado or parrillada, or in other ways, beef is consumed in great quantities.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quito]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ecuador's capital is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise, a city at the middle of the world, and a delight to visitors. Tour the city, then venture out on the PanAmerican Highway, north and south to visit Otavalo, Ibarra, Cotacachi and Tulc&#225;n, then on to Latacunga, Ambato and Ba&#241;os.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Metric Area Conversion Charts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Conversion charts from and to metric 	measurements.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What to do in Bogota]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bogota has much to offer the visitor, from the center of the historic district, to ample parks and amusement centers, shopping, churches, museums, walks, and of course, restaurants and nightlife.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Traveling, exploring new places, discovering ourselves is a joy and a learning experience not to be missed. Being open to adventure and off-the-beaten-path travel is part of the experience. And yet, it's only&#10;common sense to know what to expect and take some cautionary steps. Some of these suggestions apply to travel anywhere, and some only to South America. Enjoy your travels, but be safe!]]></description>
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