The usual tourist route through Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu–beautiful and sublime. Peruvian territory was home to the ancient Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. The Spanish Empire conquered the region in the 16th century and established a Viceroyalty, which
Gay Life in Paraguay
A native Paraguayan offers a brief overview of Paraguay and the modest lesbigay life there. This is preceded by a first person commentary of a gay Peace Corps volunteer about finding a community there. Also See: Gay Paraguay News & Reports 1986 to present (1) Building My Own Closet in Paraguay http://lgbrpcv.org/2012/01/28/building-my-own-closet-in-paraguay/ January 28, 2012
Argentina – Buenos Aires
Argentina is the second largest country in South America by land area, and eighth in the world. Its continental area is 2,766,890 km2 (1,068,302 sq mi), between the Andes mountain range in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south. Argentina has the highest Human Development Index level and the second
Argentina – Tucuman city, Ushuaia, Moreno Glacier
Argentina Gallery B – Tucuman city, Ushuaia, Moreno Glacier Argentina is the second largest country in South America by land area, and eighth in the world. Its continental area is 2,766,890 km2 (1,068,302 sq mi), between the Andes mountain range in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east and south. Argentina has
Chile – Punta Arenas to Atacama Desert
Chile Gallery A – Tierra del Feugo, Punta Arenas, Atacama Desert Chile is one of only two countries in South America that does not have a border with Brazil. The Pacific forms the country’s entire western border, with a coastline that stretches over 6,435 km. Chilean territory extends to the Pacific Ocean which includes the
Chile – Santiago and Valparaiso
Chile is one of only two countries in South America that does not have a border with Brazil. The Pacific forms the country’s entire western border, with a coastline that stretches over 6,435 km. Chilean territory extends to the Pacific Ocean which includes the overseas territories of Juan Fernández Islands, the Sala y Gómez islands,
Gay Chile
Santiago is an intense city with a repressive military and macho history. Yet in very recent years, gay life has begun to emerge from the shadows and relax into the light of better times. LGBT activist organizations coexist with trendy gay bars and clubs.
Bolivia – La Paz City, Titicaca, Uyuni, Potosi
The Republic of Bolivia, named after Simón Bolívar, is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil on the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina on the south, and Chile and Peru on the west. From 1839 Sucre was the seat of government until the administrative capital was moved to La
Gay Varieties in Bolivia
Intro: Catholic Bolivia is a difficult country in which to express lesbigay truth. Newly met friends there described to me their hidden lives and feelings in the face of strong religious prejudice, political disdain, family honor and macho military opposition. Following the first story about Daniel is a second short correspondence with a gay American living in Bolivia for a year; he describes his experience of trying to integrate with local gays in La Paz.
Uraguay – Montevedeo City and Punte del Este
According to Transparency International, Uruguay is the second least corrupt country in Latin America (after Chile), with its political and labor conditions being among the freest on the continent. In November 2007 it became the first Latin American country and the second in all of the Americas (after Canada) to recognize same-sex civil unions at
Surprising Ways in Gay Uruguay
Intro: Uruguay is the smallest country in South America. Over the past century it has been influenced by forces that make homosexuality less of an offense than in other Catholic countries. Finding sex may be easier, but finding love is still no simple matter.
Gay Argentina–Buenos Aires: La Vida Buena
By Mark Chesnut August, 2005 Passport Magazine Two to Tango The handsome young man pressed close to the older gentleman on Florida Street, their feet carefully intertwined, their hands clasped together. The music seemed to dictate precisely their every move. The young man’s steady gaze was focused, passionate, as he countered each step his companion
Into the Bowels and History of the Potosi Silver Mine
Intro: High in the mountains of Bolivia is the town of Potosi, home to a famous silver mine with an austere history. A visit there is a journey into a harrowing way of life and a grueling history of greed and conquest.
Salt of the Earth: the Great Lake of Uyuni, Bolivia
Intro: In the middle of Bolivia there is one of the world’s great salt plains, which becomes a salt lake in the wet season. In the middle of the lake is a unique hotel with 360-degree views. Along the edge of the lake is a small town that makes a living from mining salt.