Dear travellers,
The South America Travel Library aims at providing you with valuable info to better plan and organize your next journey to South America.
Please consider it as permanent work in progress, so make sure to come back regularly to check for latest updates.
This is also the place to share our love and respect for Nature in general and South America in particular, and to educate ourselves about the myriad of aspects related to travel.
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It's important that you receive the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting.
The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic.
We've provided links to a number of websites that contain excellent background information related to travel health issues.
Nevertheless these websites are no substitute for a personal consultation with a qualified medical professional.
Visa requirements change frequently and are dependent upon your nationality and your destination.
You may wish to arrange these yourself or have your travel agent arrange these on your behalf.
Most Governments maintain websites dedicated to providing their citizens with the most up-to-date travel information.
The websites below publish online travel reports containing the most recent news as well as background information on every country.
HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE GUIDE:
The High altitude Medicine Guide provides current medical information on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of altitude illness, as well as other health issues affecting travellers to high mountainous regions of the world. Information content is designed for the use of physicians and non-physicians alike.
ABYA YALA FUND:
For Indigenous Self-Development in South & Meso America
AMAZON-INDIANS
Amazon-Indians.org is a resource for photos and videos of native indigenous people of the Amazon Rain forest. It is an educational resource and an introduction to the cultures of Amazon native tribes from the South American Amazon River Basin.
AMAZONIAN PROJECT:
Amazonian Project, is an international, nonprofit NGO, dedicated to the creation, development and execution of programs that protect and conserve the environment, specifically those that defend the Amazon rain forest, its equilibrium, and the well-being of its inhabitants.
AMAZON WATCH:
Amazon Watch works with indigenous and environmental organizations in the Amazon Basin to defend the environment and advance indigenous peoples' rights..
ANDEAN BOTANICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (in English and Spanish)
ARKive:
ARKive is the Noah's Ark for the Internet era - a unique global initiative, gathering together into one centralized digital library, films, photographs and audio recordings of the world’s species.
CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
University of California - Berkeley
EMBASSY LOCATOR(Worldwide)
ESL Teachers Board
Free teaching materials, jobs and resumes.
FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF MACHU PICCHU-WALKER
GALAPAGOS CONSERVATION FUND:
The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) works to support the conservation of the biological diversity of the Galapagos archipelago.
GEOHIVE: GLOBAL STATISTICS:
A site with geopolitical data, statistics on the human population, Earth and more.
GEOGRAPHIA
These pages introduce our expanded coverage of Central and South America, a region of the world that has long been the stuff of legend in the annals of exploration....
INKA PORTER PROJECT:
Environmental guidelines for trekkers and Porter welfare while on the Inka Trail.
INTERNET HEALTH LIBRARY:
The UK's largest Alternative Medicine, Complementary Therapy and Natural Health Care Resource.
IN THE DEPTHS OF THE AMAZON:
Enter the vast world of the Amazon Rain Forest. Monkeys scream from the tops of mahogany trees. Jaguars prowl through shadows. Humans are cutting down forests for industry at a rapid rate. Learn the history of human habitation in the Amazon. Experience the diversity of life in one of the last wilderness regions on earth.
IPERU
Tourist Information and Assistance
JOURNEY INTO AMAZONIA:
Complements the PBS documentary series with plant, animal and people info, interactive games, teacher's resources (including lesson plans), etc.
KORUBO.COM
Relates an explorer's encounter with the Korubo, a previously un-contacted tribe of the Amazon.
MANU:
Peru's Hidden Rain forest
MATSES
Movement in the Amazon for Tribal Subsistence and Economic Sustainability.
MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL USA
Empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development./P>
MUSIC FROM THE ANDES:
Great selection of music from South America.
You will need Real Audio to play it.. Download it here at no cost.
ONE WORLD - NATIONS ONLINE
A Destination Guide to Countries and Nations of the World.
ORINOCO ONLINE:
A site dedicated to preserving the legacy of the indigenous societies of the Venezuelan Amazon.
OUT AND ABOUT:
Gay and lesbian travel health
PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST:
Explore "the greatest expression of life" so far discovered in all the Universe, via a project that uses video, real-time interactions, the Internet and hands-on science activities.
PLANETA.COM:
"Our website is geared to independent travelers with various budgets looking for practical suggestions in the realm of eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly travel..."
RAINFORESTWEB.ORG:
World Rainforest Information Portal.
RAINTREE: WELCOME TO MY JUNGLE!
Leslie Taylor, author of Herbal Secrets of the Rainforest, shares her stories, pictures and adventures about working and playing the Amazon Rainforest on her personal homepage.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL HANDBOOK//2006
SEA SHEPERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY:
(SSCS) was founded in 1977 by Paul Watson, who co-founded Greenpeace, on the principle that "we did not inherit the earth from our parents, we are borrowing it from our children." By 1981, SSCS international marine wildlife conservation and enforcement actions had ended illegal pirate whaling in the Atlantic. Sea Shepherd is now working to end the annual slaughter of half a million seals in Canada and turn the hunters to a non-lethal harvest of molting seal fur, an excellent insulating material.
Steve Kropla's Help for World Travelers:
All you need to know about worldwide telephone codes and electronic conversations
SURVIVAL INTERNATIONAL
The movement for tribal peoples.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
THE COMPLETE WORK OF CHARLES DARWIN ONLINE:
THE DEEP:
The Deep is an environmental and education charity dedicated to understanding and protecting the world's oceans.
THE HISTORY OF THE SHUAR:
The Shuar first came to worldwide attention in the late 19th. century for their custom of head hunting and shrinking the heads to the size of an orange.
THE TRAVEL CLINIC:
I am a Family Doctor in Toronto and the Director of The Travel Clinic. I graduated from medicine at The University of Toronto in 1975, and received my Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from The London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 1977...
TRANSLATOR (Most Major Languages)
TRAVELITE:
Find out how to pack lightly with these tips
TROPICAL NATURE
Non Profit Nature Conservation Group
VOLUNTEER SOUTH AMERICA:
Free and Low-Cost volunteer work in South America.
WARRIORS OF THE AMAZON
The last Shaman
WILD MACAWS
The Independent Traveller's Guide
WORLD HISTORY ARCHIVE:
Native Peoples in South America
WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WDCS)
The global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environments
WOODSMOKE:
Woodsmoke specialises in wilderness bushcraft and survival skills training - Woodsmoke is known for its pioneering bushcraft courses, adventurous expeditions and professional approach to teaching classical wilderness skills.
WORLD RAINFOREST MOVEMENT:
The World Rainforest Movement is an international network of citizens' groups involved in efforts to defend the world's rainforests. It works to secure the lands and livelihoods of forest peoples and supports their efforts to defend the forests from commercial logging, dams, mining, plantations, shrimp farms, colonization and settlement and other projects that threaten them.
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
The World Resources Institute is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives.
SOUTH AMERICA:
Map of South America defines the geographical and political contours of the different countries within the continent. South America map further points to the heterogeneous topography, climatic variations and natural vegetation of the huge continent..
AMEX ATM FINDER (Worldwide)
MASTERCARD ATM FINDER (Worldwide)
VISA ATM FINDER(Worldwide)
XE.COM:
Conversion rates for every currency in the world plus a useful tool that allows you to convert US Dollars to foreign currency and vice versa
Founded over 30 years ago, Lonely Planet is the world's leading publisher or travel books with over 600 guidebooks covering every corner of the planet.
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Travel Photographers Network
TPN is the online resource for professional and aspiring travel photographers!
DentonImages.com - Wildlife & Travel Photography, Equipment & Techniques
Aardvark Travel Search Engine, Travel Directory & Travel Forum
Travel Directory.
Comprehensive directory for travel related web sites.
Prague Hotels - Reserve your Prague hotel with us. Select your accommodation from a wide range of Prague hotels.
Dave's Travel Corner:
Travel website offering content including articles, photos, links, classifieds, message boards & much more. California, USA & International destinations.
WEATHER (South America)
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Scotland's Enchanted Kingdom.
This site introduces the visitors to the Kingdom of Fife in Scotland: to the place, the people, the history, food, culture, music, art and the 'Home' of Golf.
FUN TRAVEL MALAYSIA:
Visit Malaysia, A Land of Exceptional Beauty, Amazing History and Rich Culture.
ALICANTE CITY INSIDER'S GUIDE:
Discover why Alicante City is one of the most vibrant cities in Spain. First hand tips to enjoy your stay in Alicante: shopping, night entertainment, golf, attractions, restaurants, theme parks, theaters, beaches, street map, etc.
DISCOVER SCOTLAND:
If planning a trip to Scotland, this site will provide you with all the information you need. Find out about travel, what's on, where to go, what to see, our culture, our history, and all things Scottish.
CHINA FACT TOURS OFFERED BY CHINESE TRAVEL AGENCY:
China travel agency provides professional travel information/service and
tailored tour packages to Beijing, Xian, Tibet, Guilin, and Yangtze River
Cruise around China.
Why Vancouver
- Get on a cheap flight to Vancouver, Canada and see one of the world’s most beautiful cities. With an abundance of sport and recreation activities, parks and beaches there are plenty of things to do in Vancouver and must-see attractions like the world famous Stanley Park and other sights to see. Make sure to bring your camera and a good pair of walking shoes and discover for yourself why Vancouver.
GREEN TRACKS:
GreenTracks provides the finest nature and culture-oriented trips into tropical regions of Latin America. Founded in 1992 by prominent tropical biologists, GreenTracks has delivered memorable adventures with expert guidance to thousands of vacationers
LuxuryThailand Travel:
Luxury Thailand Travel is an absolutely beautiful site. It is jam packed with information on Thailand and with easy navigation this is the perfect resource for all things Thailand.
Best Barbados Vacation
Packages
A
comprehensive look at Barbados the gem of the Caribbean Sea, Villa
vacations, best restaurants, best hotels and the friendliness people
you'll find anywhere.
http://www.best-barbados-vacation-packages.com
We hope the South America Travel Library will become your number one resource for your research on this incredible region!...
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