Visitors to South America would be hard pressed to not notice evidence of the people’s incredibly strong Catholic beliefs. Incredibly ornate Christian churches and cathedrals can be found in the biggest of cities and the smallest of towns, and countless saints’ shrines are scattered around the countryside throughout the continent. More dramatic to the eye, however, are the crosses and religious effigies found on higher points such as cliff tops and mountain peaks made to symbolize God and Jesus’ protection over the lands they loom over.

By Connie Lee
Peru For Less
In recent decades, Peru has emerged as one of, if not the top gastronomic centers in all of South America. Blessed with a rich variety of ingredients that come from …

By Connie Lee
Peru For Less
The Galapagos Islands of Ecuador are world-renowned for their incredible diversity and range of wildlife, much of which are not seen anywhere else on earth. However, for those who can’t …