The EFE (Ecuadorian Railways Company)has announced that the route Alausi – Nariz del Diablo – Alausi will be closed from March 4th to July 4th, 2010, for maintenance.
The route, known in English as the Devil’s Nose, is perhaps the most famous train rides in Latin America. Beginning in Riobamba, the trice-weekly train traverses rickety [...]
The famed citadel of Machu Picchu is temporarily closed, as cleanup and repairs begin following severe flooding last week. The rail lines and roads in the area were severely damaged by the worst flooding in known memory.
The town of Cuzco and the ruins in the immediate Cuzco area remain functional and open for business. [...]
After almost a year of delays, Argentina has instituted a reciprocity fee for nationals of the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Citizens of those 3 countries will need to pay a fee upon entry to Argentina. The fees are set at the following levels:
US Citizens: USD$131
Australians: USD$100
Canadians: USD$70
Technically speaking, these are not visa fees, as Argentina [...]
