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The aquamarine Laguna Tuni is an important source of water for the highest capital in the world, la Paz in Bolivia. Here you could appreciate how the name of Condoriri comes by - the glacier covered mountain on the left takes an unmistakable shape of a condor spreading its wings. Huayna potosí(6088m) on the right is a popular climb and reputedly the view up there is magnificent - you could see the entire Cordillera Real as well as the massive Lago Titicaca to the east.
I didn't realize we had three high mountain passes today - after the first pass at 5100m, we thought ...
The valley on this side of the pass ia supposed to hold the river Rio Paya Huichinta that drains into...
The clouds have now coalesced and the storm is about to unleash its full force of elements. The groun...
Last view of Nevada Condoriri before the broad nature of the col between Pico Aguja Negra (5336m) and...
Condoriri refers to the part of Cordillera Real east of La Paz which features the unmistakable Cabeza...
Just before dusk, a storm swept past Condoriri showering the landscape with rain and hailstones.
I left the the following day via this pass at 5100m to cross over to the valley on the other side. Th...
I climbed up to a vantage point not far from the glacier tumbling down from the Massif of Condoriri t...
The sun has finally risen after a long cold and sleepless night at this 5,200m high mountain hut righ...
Standing forlonly the now derelict ski lift at Chacaltaya rattles in the occasional gust that sweeps ...
South America makes up the southern half of the Americas and a large part of Latin America. It's home to the world's longest mountain range, biggest waterfall and largest river -- even these mammoths pale in comparison to the stunning variety of life forms thriving in the rainforest.
To the northwest, off the coast of Ecuador, lie the Galapagos Islands, which are unique for hosting species not found anywhere else on earth. These were the subject of study for Charles Darwin in his theory of evolution, which he himself said will require proof in every single case.
The main languages in South America are Spanish and Portugese, which basically tells you which European countries colonized the place. The South American wars of independence took place over two decades in the early 19th century, led by Simon Bolivar of Venezuela and Jose san Martin of Argentina.
Following liberation from Portugal and Spain, South America took off into its own development, capitalizing on the rich deposits of oil, gold, copper, silver and tango musicians.
Brazil is the largest country in South America and home to one of the world's best parties, Carnaval. Have you heard of samba music? How about bossa nova? Maybe dancing for three days straight?
I can't say enough good things about South America. All the world's continents have amazing secrets and treasures laying in wait for your discovery, but in South America... just have a look at our pictures while you're waiting for online confirmation of your plane tickets to hit your inbox.
Text by Steve Smith.
