Should one wear cotton or synthetic fibres in a tropical country ? I'm visiting guyana and the tourism website advises "Bring clothes made of cotton (avoid synthetic fibers) ". What is the justification for this ? I prefer synthetic fibers in hot & humid weather.
posted by lahersedor on Nov 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Please tell me about your experiences in the beautiful mountainous regions of Patagonia, South America. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

I'd like to make a drive down the entire western coast of the Americas, starting in Alaska, and ending in Chile. I need advice on how to go about this using the least amount of money, and in the safest way manageable. [more inside]
posted by robdon on Jan 3, 2009 - 45 answers

Trip for 2 to central/south America. I'm lost. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Aug 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Help us with our yearly guy's vacation! Trying to plan a wild and crazy trip to somewhere in central/south America and need your help in making this the best trip yet. Details inside :) [more inside]
posted by boyinmiami on Aug 4, 2008 - 8 answers

How and where to go for two weeks at the end of August? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Plug adapter for Argentina and Uruguay? [more inside]
posted by Bezuhin on Mar 4, 2008 - 7 answers

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america? [more inside]
posted by nerdcore on Jan 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Is Easter a bad time to visit Iguazu Falls? [more inside]
posted by Bezuhin on Jan 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Where should we go in Montevideo, Uruguay? 40-something couple (M/F) seek tips on restaurants, sights, shopping, good photo spots (we're both serious Flickrites). We'll be there in February. Have already collected various guidebook and internet tips - looking for personal experiences of great places. Will also be in Colonia del Sacramento and probably taking a day trip to Punta del Este to photograph Casapueblo.
posted by matildaben on Dec 27, 2007 - 1 answer

Where can I go with the stipulations and budget that I have? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Nov 8, 2007 - 10 answers

Where are the safest places to travel to in South America, if you're alone? [more inside]
posted by mjao on Sep 11, 2007 - 22 answers

I am planning a trip to Mar Del Plata, Argentina, in October (World Wind Energy Conference). I am looking for some advice on actually getting to Mar Del Plata (from Toronto), and for places to stay and things to see. Thanks in advance! [more inside]
posted by Cyrie on Apr 30, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm searching for a 3-month law-related not-for-profit summer job outside of North America. Where should I go, and what should I do? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Oct 30, 2006 - 5 answers

Two friends and I are looking for a crazy adventure story-of-a-lifetime vacation in Central or South America for roughly a week, and I am completely stumped. Help? [more inside]
posted by bryak on May 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Good books to read before wandering about Central and South America for a few months? [more inside]
posted by airguitar on Nov 11, 2005 - 19 answers

Me and a friend of mine are planning a 9-day trip to South America, likely Brazil or Peru. Are there any specific things we should know/do before we go and destinations we should see when we get there? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Feb 20, 2005 - 6 answers

Last summer I went backpacking by myself in Europe. This summer I want to do something crazier, so I'm thinking of taking a bus from Las Vegas as far south as I possibly can. Does anyone have any tips? Is this feasible, or even sane? [More inside] [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Nov 23, 2004 - 8 answers

I have the possibility of going abroad next summer, fully-funded through a scholarship program through my university, up to $3000 for the summer. Here's the catch -- it has to be a work or intern experience - it can't be study abroad. The only stipulation for work - over the summer i have to do at least 35 hrs/week, and 8 weeks of work - so there could be a study compoenent at the beginning too. I've never had the opportunity to go abroad in college (cause of cash restraints and b/c of transferring schools), and I've really wanted to go to South America or the Carribbean. My Spanish is pretty weak, but i'm working on it right now, until next summer. Any suggestions on programs or countries, or fellow MeFi experiences? I'm pretty much starting in the dark here.
posted by jare2003 on Sep 4, 2004 - 8 answers