Daniel Fernández, one of the 16 survivors of the tragic 1972 Andes plane crash, passed away on May 8 in Montevideo at the age ...

Today, hikers can explore many routes, whether they prefer historic hikes or scenic nature trails. The Inca Trail winds through 26 miles of mountains and countryside in the Cusco region of southern ...

While Chile has long been a global copper mining leader, Argentina still plays only a minor role in the industry. New ...

A volcano that hasn’t erupted in over 250,000 years is now showing signs of a possible awakening. Known as Ulturuncu, this so ...

The "zombie" volcano, called Ulturuncu, has not erupted in the past 250,000 years but has shown signs of imminent blasting.

Defense Minister Lord Coaker's recent visit to Chile and Brazil focused on supporting ... links with Chilean Special Forces, among which Andes mountains units, Agrem and Lautaro Operation forces.

New hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt will introduce travelers to Argentina’s wine region, set alongside vineyards ...

The best time to visit Santiago ... July and August (Chile's winter months) bring showers, cooler temps and increased smog levels, but the powder blanketing the nearby Andes lures skiers.

The volcano Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes mountains, has seemingly risen from the dead. While the volcano has not erupted in more than 250,000 years, it has recently shown signs of ...

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Economic growth, trade, climate, science and gender equality were high on the agenda in Santiago and Punta Arenas last week, as UK Minister for Latin America, Baroness Jenny Chapman visited Chile ...

It coincides with the present-day position of the 'Dry Diagonal' in the Western Andes. Most of the mountains in this section have no rock glaciers, although there is sufficient debris supply available ...