The Best Websites

http://lanic.utexas.edu: The University of Texas Latin American Studies Department's database features an extensive list of useful links for every country in South America.

www.southamericadaily.com: This is a good daily news site, with good links.

www.turismo.gov.ar: This attractive site is best for official visitor information about the country, with maps and tips about places off the beaten track.

www.andesweb.com: This great website offers complete information about skiing and snowboarding in Argentina and Chile. You can find full descriptions of resorts and related information such as weather conditions, ski rental, and general travel information.

www.boliviabiz.com: Log on to this site for information about Bolivia's best hotels, tour operators, and museums.

www.brazil.org.uk: Log on for information on Brazil's history, government, environment, and tourism, plus lots of links.

www.chile.com: Chile's largest and most comprehensive website, featuring everything from regional and travel information, hotel and car rentals to a guide to investment. The majority is in Spanish; however, the English section has very complete information.

www.chilevinos.com: Every aspect of the Chilean wine industry is covered on this website, such as winemaker and winery profiles, grape-growing updates, a glossary, a chat room, and online ordering. The only thing this site doesn't have is an English edition. If you can't get through the lingo, head to www.winesofchile.com.

www.purecuador.com: Great source of information about all things Ecuadorian.

www.peru.org.pe: This website has detailed sections on Peruvian history, festivals, trip planning, and outdoor "adrenaline rushes," as well as a stock of photo and video images and audio files. Also check out http://gci275.com/peru ("Peruvian Graffiti"), a website by an American journalist and former resident of Peru. It's an engaging compendium of Peruvian history, politics, media, and culture, as well as the latest news, from a very personal perspective. It's an interesting place to start to get a handle on a complicated nation.

www.turismo.gub.uy: The Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism's website is chock full of information about the country, including promotional specials for travelers and links to local media.