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Our Americas page covers South and Central America as well as the USA and Canada. As a result there is a huge range of issues facing travellers. In South and Central America we would highlight the dangers when travelling by bus, the depressing statistic is that approximately 700 die annually in Peru as a result of bus crashes. Dengue fever may also be a threat, in early 2010 there were serious outbreaks in Brazil, Bolivia and Guatemala.

 

  

Argentina | Retiro Bus Station TrickIzzie Stopford | 18 May 2011



A common to trick at Retiro Bus station. We were pre-warned and were able to avoid being robbed. So be aware......-

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Ecuador | The Northern Jungles Rory McGrath | 01 Apr 2011



A great way to experience the jungle, you end up in the middle of no where, with great guides. It is a top place to visit if you are going to Edcuador.

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Argentina | Arrival at Buenos Aires International Airport Charlie McGrath | 19 Mar 2011



I found a relatively cheap but safe way of getting to your hostel. It was with a company called Manuel Tienda Leon. You will find them immediately on the left as you enter the public area of the airport following baggage collection. Cost Peso 55 - about US$13.    

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Bolivia | Rurrenbaque, 3 Day Pampus Tour.Rory McGrath | 24 Feb 2011



A very different trip to do and off the beaten track. 

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Bolivia | Mine Tours Rory McGrath | 03 Feb 2011



Take a tour into a mine in Potosi !!

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Argentina | Buenos AiresRory McGrath | 11 Dec 2010



Football tickets to see Boca Juniors - read more to find good advice on getting tickets.

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Peru | Robbed in taxisophie loyd | 29 Jun 2010



Robbed from a taxi within the first hour of in Lima, Peru. Some man smashed through the window of my taxi and stole my bag.

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Peru | Taxi RobberyAlice Hagger-Vaughan | 10 Jun 2010



Taxi Robbery in LIma - Never take a taxi directly off the street at night in Lima! It's not worth the risk. We got robbed,  it was a clever set - up. Read full article article so yyou are prepared. 

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Peru | Bottled WaterHeather Thompson | 01 Mar 2010



Be aware of Bottle water - Know where its coming from, and check the seal is still intact!

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