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Destinations: South America

South America in a Snap

Thanks to jet-lag-free time zones and direct flights from half a dozen U.S. cities, getting right to the heart of one of these emerging destinations is easier than ever.

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The Galapagos, Air/5 Nights, From $2,399

Fly into Guayaquil, Ecuador, then see giant tortoises in their natural habitat on Santa Cruz, go bird-watching on North Seymour Island, and sail to Plaza Island.

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Feature Stories

The BT Challenge: Quito

With airlines slashing fares at the last minute, we pitted two travelers against each other in a competition to have far-flung adventures on seven days' notice. The mission: fly eight hours and stay four nights—for $1,200. Writer Josh Dean landed in Quito.

Just Back From... the Beaches of Rio

Writer Kai Wright and graphic designer Jedd Flanscha explore Brazil's pretty coastal city during late spring, when there's lots of sunshine and the prices are low.

Lose Yourself in Uruguay's Beach Towns

The country's gorgeous Atlantic coast remains eccentric and mostly under the radar. Skip over Punta del Este, and follow us to rugged Cabo Polonio (population 79), freewheeling Punta del Diablo, and mystical Piriápolis.