Peru draws tourists eager to explore the remnants of South America’s ancient civilisations. There’s much to uncover in this ...

Authorities in Ecuador have recaptured fugitive drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, also known as “Fito,” more than a year ...

Mr. Musk’s Starlink has brought the internet to some of South America’s most remote places. But Bolivia is shunning it, even as many there are desperate for better service.

Humans first arrived in South America through a series of extraordinary migrations – and genetic studies now reveal more ...

Experience 72 hours aboard South America’s greatest sleeper train - the Andean Explorer. In this video, I take you through the stunning high-altitude landscapes, elegant cabins, and unique ...

A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented Indigenous groups understand their ancestral origins.

Science Archaeology Lavish gravesite confirms women’s power in ancient South America The Caral civilization flourished from 3000–1800 BCE. By Andrew Paul Published Apr 28, 2025 11:44 AM EDT ...

Until recently, the Andean bear —the only species of bear in South America, easily recognized by the light-colored markings that frame its face like glasses—was thought to be almost mute ...

Andean bears (also known as spectacled bears) are the only bear species native to South America, inhabiting the Andes Mountains and surrounding ranges from western Venezuela to Bolivia.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the search for archaeological sites, and nowhere is this clearer than in South America. As with all AI use—at least for now—human experts are ...

So epic is this land mass, even seasoned travellers will find fresh wonders to discover in the countries of South America. South America gets in your blood. It sticks with you, it tugs at you, it ...