South America

Conquering the Amazon

A British adventurer has risked death by disease and machete to achieve the impossible, writes Terri Judd. Read Article...

48 hours in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil's "marvellous city" is as flamboyant, dramatic and seductive as ever - even in the South American winter. Read Article...

• No more coconuts on Rio beaches
• Down and dirty in Rio mud party
• Rio's Christ the Redeemer gets new life

Unesco says Galapagos no longer threatened

A UN panel has voted to withdraw the Galapagos Islands from the World Heritage in Danger list. Read Article...

Rail route to Machu Picchu reopens in full

Rail service to Peru's main tourist attraction Machu Picchu, one of the world's most prized heritage sites, has reopened in full after months of repairs. Read Article...

• More transport woes for Machu Picchu tourists
• Machu Picchu to reopen

Rio's Christ the Redeemer gets new life

The statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro was reinaugurated after a renovation costing nearly $4-million. Read Article...

• It takes two to tango
• Rio's become house-proud
• 48 Hours in Rio de Janeiro