Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Smithsonian Expeditions in Latin America
This site from the Smithsonian Institution gives information on expeditions of Smithsonian scientists to Latin America. The site has great pictures and gives a different perspective on the region.
Other
Ecuador Pictures
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
Other
Chasque
This is an informational resource for and about the country of Uruguay. Including stop news stories of the day.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Continental Divide
A photographic encyclopedia entry defining and showing examples of a continental divide, the Great Divide and the Andes Mountains being the most prominent.
Other
Global Nature Fund: Pantanal
A web resource that describes the Pantanal, the "world's largest wetland". It covers parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Click on 'detailed data' to read lots of factual information.
PBS
Amazon: South America
Map of South America in which students can use the interactive site to explore political, physical, climate and populaton features.
Other
La Segunda
La Segunda newspaper, based out of Santiago, covers the latest news, events and issues in Santiago and Chile. Written in Spanish.
Other
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs: Brazil
Includes facts about the people, land, government, history, economy, foreign relations, and political conditions of Brazil. There is a concentration on Brazil's diplomatic relations with Australia plus some travel advice if you plan on...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Argentina
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Argentina's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ecuador
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ecuador's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
Other
Brazilian Tour Portal
Why should you travel to Brazil? Discover the many answers and much information about this beautiful South American country. There are facts about history and culture and everything you would need to know before traveling there.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Venezuela
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Venezuela. (April 2012)
US Department of State
Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: French Guiana
The BBC presents an overview of facts on the South American region of French Guiana. Discusses its leaders, the media, and has a link to the weather there.
Other
Worldpress.org: Americas
A collection of headline news articles from Latin American and Canadian Newspapers dealing with news about the "Americas".
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Argentina
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of Argentina, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Chile
Great destination guide and country profile of Chile featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ecuador
Offers a virtual guide and country profile of Ecuador, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Other
Manu National Park: Manu National Park and Reserved Zone
This site provides information on the Manu National Park in Peru. Manu is described as an intact jungle, where "success in preserving such a large tract of pristine rainforest is largely due to the inaccessibility of the area."
Other
8 Capitulos Para Entender La Historia De Venezuela
Main page for the history of Venezuela from Venezuelatuya.com. Gives a history of Venezuela from the Pre-Colombian period to the present. The links are brief but informative. There are many illustrations, making the site visually...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Venezuela
The BBC profiles Venezuela, its controversial leader Hugo Chavez, its oil industry, people, economy, media, and so on. Listen to the Venezuelan national anthem.
BBC
Bbc: News: Timeline: Venezuela
A BBC timeline history in which the history of Venezuela is surveyed from 1498 to the present.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Argentina
Provides an overview and some basic facts about the South American country of Argentina. Also discussed is the current leader and its media market.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.