Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Ecuador
Learn about Ecuador, such as what to do in its capital city Quito, the Andes, the Amazon, the Galapagos Islands, and other places to see in this South American country.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Peru
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Peaks and Volcanoes Which Form the Andes, 1873
An orographic sketch map from 1873 of the Andes mountain chains. The map divides the system into the Andes of Columbia and Ecuador, Andes of Bolivia and Peru, Andes of Chile, and Andes of Patagonia. The map is keyed to show the prominent...
PBS
Pbs:the Living Edens/manu Native People of Manu
An article on the Machiguenga, the native people of the Manu rainforest in Peru. This article talks about their culture, history, and their use of plants and animals.
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors: Growth of the Inca Empire
Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...
Curated OER
Galapagos, the Andes and Amazon of Ecuador
Travel with Evan on his adventure to South America. Through his journal, experience the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Galapagos Islands. Click on the bottom links to follow the further adventures of this family in...
Other
Andean Botanical Information System
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
Other
Peakbagger: Mt. Aconcagua
Description and climbing notes about Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Includes a detailed description, notes, pictures, and links. Good informational site.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Peru an Introduction
Explore and learn about the colorful and fascinating culture, people, and history of Peru. Learn about the attractions in the country and view pictures.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
Other
Care: Virtual Field Trip to Bolivia
Come and explore Bolivia with this fascinating virtual field trip. Learn all about the culture and challenges facing Bolivia as well as gathering information about the country and viewing vivid pictures of the region.
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Ecuador Pictures
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Chile
Great destination guide and country profile of Chile featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas the Land of the Four Quarters
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Incan empire. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Ecuador 365
Enjoy a photographic journey through Ecuador in all seasons. You can travel from the jungle - full of exotic plants and animals - to the highlands with their immense snow-covered and still active volcanoes- all these you can see in...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: El Ecuador
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Ecuador's Mt.Chimborazo. An additional link provides more information on the indigenous people of Ecuador. Great reading selection for beginning...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:patagonia: The Aeronautics of Condor Flight
Examine the size, range and habits of the Andean condor, construct a model condor and fly it.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Physical Map of South America, 1898
A map from 1898 of South America showing the general physical features including mountain systems, prominent peaks and volcanoes, river and lake systems, plateaus, and coastal features. The map includes an insert of the Isthmus of...
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