The Andes, likewise a comparatively young and seismically restless mountain range, run down the western edge of the continent; the land to the east of the Andes is largely tropical rain forest, the vast Amazon River basin. ... Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin led their independence struggle. In Brazil, a Portuguese colony, Dom Pedro I (also Pedro IV of Portugal), son of the Portuguese king Dom Joao VI, proclaimed the country's independence in 1822 and became Brazil's ...
Our vacation from a vacation from a vacation in San Pedro continues ? here's what we did days 3 and 4, as well as our thoughts on a few restaurants and hotels in San Pedro. (P.S. Day 4 includes the most incredible natural landscape ...
From expansive deserts, to glacial fields, gorgeous beaches and amazing people, Chile is one place every traveler must visit. And when you plan your next vacation, be sure to consider one of these amazing hotels to stay at: ... Sitting right in the heart of Chile's capital city, the Grand Hyatt Santiago is standing strong as a luxury urban oasis with views of the Andes Mountains in the distance. Complete with elegant design, a lagoon-style swimming pool with water fall ...
