Food has always been one of the most crucial and integral part of most celebrations, festivals and day-to-day life in South America. No cultural event or festival can be complete without featuring the local cuisine. Like many other areas across the globe, the harvest season holds a special importance in South America’s culture and beliefs. If you are planning a visit to any of the South American countries, you will notice that the feasts, festivals and festivities are deeply imbibed in the culture. So, take a look at a handful of such festivals in South America. Punta del Este Food Continue Reading »

The Carnival season in the South American countries starts from late January and stretches to early March, before Lent. The tradition of Carnivals was brought to Latin America by the Spanish Colonists. A carnival started as a means to celebrate one’s beliefs as well as a final chance to have a good time before the solemn deprivations and rituals of Lent. While the most famous Carnival in the whole world is the Rio Carnival in Brazil, but if you want to avoid the crowds and want to go to a different carnival destination, consider booking flights for the following Latin Continue Reading »