Albums from South America | Karl-Ove Vindenes' Photoblog

2011 – Peru

I traveled to Peru to see Machu Picchu. I also stayed in Lima and Cuzco.

Lima

23 photos.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It was unknown to the outside world until 1911, and is now considered to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

60 photos.

2011 – Bolivia

I was in Bolivia for almost a week during a trip to South America.

La Paz

La Paz is the highest capital in the world. The elevation is between 3,000 and 4,100 meters over sea level.

27 photos.

Moon Valley

About 10 kilometers from downtown La Paz is a valley where over the centuries the elements have created a somewhat odd work of art.

13 photos.

2011 – Panama

On a 4 hour stopover in Panama City, I had the time to go and see the Panama Canal.

Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a 77 kilometer long canal connecting the Pacific with the Atlantic ocean.

10 photos.

2010 – Brazil

I visited Brazil for about a week in March 2010.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city of Brazil. The views from many of the mountains surrounding the city are stunning.

21 photos.

São Paulo

São Paulo is the largest city in the southern hemisphere, with almost 20 million people living in its metropolitan area.

12 photos.

2010 – Argentina

I made a trip to Argentina during the spring of 2010.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. The city is known for its European style architecture and rich cultural life.

31 photos.

2001 – Chile

I was three days in Chile, and visited Santiago, Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. I really loved what I managed to see of this country, and have decided to go back there later.

Santiago

My visit to Chile started and ended in the capital, Santiago. I was very positively surprised by this lovely city.

23 photos.

Valparaíso

A two hours bus ride from Santiago, Valparaíso is situated on the Pacific coast. While the President and most other governmental functions are located in Santiago, Valparaíso is the seat of the Chilean Congress.

12 photos.

Viña del Mar

Viña del Mar is only ten kilometers north of Valparaíso, and this city is most famous for its beaches. This is a modern city with many hotels, and many tourists from both Chile and the neighbouring countries.

7 photos.

2001 – Brazil

I stayed over a week in Brazil, most of the time in Rio de Janeiro, but I also visited São Paulo and Foz do Iguacu.

Rio de Janeiro

I stayed six days in Rio de Janeiro. Most of the time I spent on the beach, but I also went to the top of the Corcovado mountain with its famous Christ statue, Cristo Redentor.

28 photos.

São Paulo

I had a short stop of only one day in São Paulo, and spent most of the time walking around in this city of 20 million inhabitants.

18 photos.

2001 – Paraguay

While on a vacation in South America in November, 2001, I made a quick trip to the border town of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay.

Ciudad del Este

Ciudad del Este is the second largest city in Paraguay, and it is located just across the border from Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

16 photos.

2001 – Uruguay

I wanted to spend some days at the beach, and travelled to Montevideo. That turned out to be a bit of a mistake. The beach was the worst one I have ever seen.

Montevideo

Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, is situated on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata.

9 photos.

2001 – Argentina

In November 2001, I had a three weeks vacation in South America.

Buenos Aires

The trip started and ended in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. I was in the city three times during the vacation.

21 photos.

Iguazú Falls

I also travelled to the Iguazu Falls at the far Northern part of Argentina, close to the city Puerto Iguazu. These falls are among the most impressive in the world.

17 photos.