Limited flights began operating in and out of Santiago de Chile yesterday, following Saturday’s massive earthquake.
The runways and air traffic control systems were undamaged in the quake. Unfortunately, the passenger terminal building sustained heavy damage.
Our contacts in Chile report that the airlines are trying out all kinds of creative solutions to get stranded passengers back [...]
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 [...]
