Category: South America

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TIP SHEET: Brazil

When to go: December – March is dry and pleasant but sometimes hot. It is also high season. April, May, September, October are “shoulders” season and less crowded. Immigration and Visas: You must have...

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TIP SHEET: Peru

When to go: May – October. June – August is peak tourist season. Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa for Peru. When arriving in Peru, you will receive a digital immigration...

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TIP SHEET: Argentina

When to go: Spring (October to mid-December) and fall (April to mid-June). High tourist season is December – January. Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa in Argentina. Always verify the latest...

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TIP SHEET: Chile

When to go: November –  February Immigration and Visas: You will not need a visa in Chile, however, you will receive a Tourist Card (Tarjeta de Turismo) upon arrival. Always verify the latest requirements...

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Iguazu Falls

Travel Advice for Seniors: Iguazu Falls It is well worth taking the time in your itinerary to view Iguazu Falls from both the Brazil and the Argentina side. The falls themselves are so breathtaking...

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Buenos Aires

Travel Advice for Seniors: Buenos Aires Ah…the Paris of South America! A truly beautiful European City. We were surprised that it did indeed look very much like Paris or London, with of course, very...

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Torres del Pain

Travel Advice for Seniors: Torres del Pain Chile was our first trip after the COVID shutdowns. They were one of the first to allow Americans into the country post-COVID and we were going stir...

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Rio De Janeiro Carnaval!

Travel Advice for Seniors: Rio de Janiero: Carnaval! Rio de Janeiro and Carnaval are synonymous especially around February and the beginning of Lent. I’ve always thought it would be great to attend Carnaval and...

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Amazon

It was with much excitement that we traveled with a small group tour on a two-week tour of Peru which included a foray into Iquitos, which is on the Amazon River. We’ve always wanted...

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Rio de Janeiro

Travel Advice for Seniors: Rio de Janeiro We loved our first experience in Rio! The very best part of our visit was the hotel, Arene Leme,  and its location just across the street from...