Shopping in Mexico From Mexico you can bring tequila, silver jewelry, ceramics, woven bedspreads, cactus sweets, hammocks of all colors and sizes and, if there is room in your luggage, some more tequila. It is worth paying attention to the handicrafts of the Indians: embroidery, woodcarving, paintings in the spirit of “developed primitivism” and ritual…
Category: Latin America
Chile During Post Dictatorial Period
Patricio Aylwin took office as President of Chile on November of March of 1990, bringing the so – called transition period began to bourgeois democracy in that country. During his mandate, the neoliberal economic model and the implementation of the institutions of formal democracy were continued. In the 1993 presidential election, the Christian-Democratic candidate of the National Concertation for Democracy, Eduardo Frei…
Attractions in Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba: Old town shines again in its old splendor Havana, the capital of Cuba, is one of the most impressive and worth seeing metropolises in all of Latin America. The most beautiful is the historic center, Havanna-Vieja, which has been restored in recent years with great attention to detail and is now again presenting…
Travel to South America
Experience some of the most amazing natural and cultural treasures on a trip to South America South America invites you to the adventure of a lifetime and offers, among other things, experiences where you can sail on one of the world’s longest rivers, the Amazon River, experience the earth’s driest desert, towering mountain ridges in…
Places to Visit in Argentina
The huge Perito Moreno Glacier Attending one of the world’s largest ice masses is probably not an experience most people expect to bring home when they travel to Argentina. But it is actually possible. Argentina is an immensely large country, and thus the weather conditions are also extremely variable. While there is sun and summer…
Brazil Rural Exodus
One of the main causes of the intense urbanization taking place in Brazil is the rural exodus – the transfer of population from the countryside to the cities. A global migratory phenomenon, the rural exodus is a consequence, among other factors, of the implantation of modern capitalist relations in agricultural production, which is led to…
Rio Grande do Sul Culture
Cultural entities Among the main educational establishments in Rio Grande do Sul are the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, both in the capital; the University of Passo Fundo (private); the Federal University of Pelotas; the Federal University of Santa Maria; the University of…
Climate in Chile
The climate in Chile is clearly shaped by the different climatic zones . Due to Chile’s extraordinary length, the climate changes from very little precipitation in the north to the rain-rich south. The seasons are opposite to those in Europe as Chile is in the southern hemisphere. In general, January and February are considered the warmest months in Chile. On the other hand, it gets…
Chile As a Destination Country
There is something for everyone in Chile, as the country hides stunning nature, beautiful beaches and fascinating cities. Read the tips for your holiday in the Beach Ball Destination Guide! Chile charms with its versatility Chile is a great backpacker and self-catering destination that takes time to show off all its wonders. The biggest challenge…