Approaching Lago Dickson
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The larger Lago Dickson is fed by the impressive Glacier Dickson which flows down from Cerro Cubo. Refugio Dickson lies on that stretch of grassland below.
One of the many highlights on the Torres del Paine full circuit is the proglacial lake of Laguna de l...
A long section of the trail between Campo de Las Perros and John Gardner Pass runs under the dense co...
The turquoise-coloured Lago Paine on the backside of Paine Massif is connected to Lago Dickson furthe...
Setting off from Refugio Dickson it was an arduous hike to the highest point on the circuit of Torres...
It was a fine day upon arrival at Refugio Torres so I quickly grabbed my camera and hurried along in ...
Seen basking under the mid day sun here,the famous towers of Torres del Paine National Park disappear...
A slog up the moraine by the side of Mirador del Torres is a rewarding experience - here a sweeping v...
The steep hike up the scree is the last hurdle before the famed view of the towering Torres. It is sl...
As I was climbing over this northern ridge of Cerro Paine a vast stratocumulus cloud arrived over the...
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.
