Whale season is the highlight of the tourist calendar of Puerto Madryn. 

This Central American country has gained a reputation for being a good place to see more than 700 species of birds.

Located in the heart of the Andes, Huancavelica is an option for those who consider leaving Lima on occasion. At only twelve hours away, friendly people, picturesque landscapes and delectable cuisine await residents of Lima, as well as other national tourists.

The government of Panama aims to increase tourism this year with a renewal of their international promotion campaign touting their nation as a destination for shopping, beaches, cultural and nature trips.

Four municipalities lead the pack in the fleecing of tourists. 

Tourism ministers will discuss OAS Rural Community Tourism at the next meeting in September. 

The Americans are coming! 

Colombia was rated 140 of 141 countries regarding safety and security in a travel and tourism competitiveness report released by the World Economic Forum.

Amaszonas Airlines company, created in 2000, has grown in the region by taking over routes that other companies vacated and by serving non-traditional destinations. 

Concerns have been raised about the state of the Portobelo and San Lorenzo forts, which are World Heritage Sites.