A collection of links to sites in all Latin American countries, from Mexico to Argentina. Another list classified by subject includes information on history, food, art, travel, press, statistics...an ideal starting point to those wishing to study the continent. Take a look at the local maps of various parts of Latin America and the sites containing sports news from all over the continent.

General and traveling information on all Latin American countries. Classified by country, links include weather conditions on the continent, news and events, shopping, business, and government information, and much more. It also includes chat rooms from the various countries.

If your interest is in Latin American history, this site is for you. Hosted by the Mississippi State University, this site offers texts and links about the history of the continent, starting from pre-Columbus civilizations, detailing the colonial period, independence wars and declarations, until present. From there you have also access to current news, travel and other

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If your main interest is news and current events, the major news provider in the US is also the best place to find news about Latin America (all in English). Continuously updated, CNN site offers brief as well as comprehensive reports on current events from the continent.

If you have Real Audio software installed on your computer (you may download the latest free version from Real Audio ), you can listen to radio broadcasts from all over the world. This site includes a complete list of stations on the airwaves Latin America, so you can practice your Spanish and Portuguese without leaving your easy chair.

This site specializes in Latin American music, especially Cuban. Once again, installation of Real Audio allows you to listen to new Latin music each week. The site's host also keeps a music exchange program, through which Latin music fans can exchange recordings over the Net. Cuban links and an Afro-Cuban vocabulary are also available.

Finding it difficult to e-mail your Latin friends? Try this site, hosted in Spain, which is simply an English-Spanish dictionary. Easy to consult, just like any other dictionary, and access is free. Consúltelo pronto, ¡ándale!

Located in the Mexican State of Jalisco, the Museum holds a number of archaeological pieces found on the American continent, proof of the advanced nature of pre-Columbus civilizations. This Web site will also let you visit the Pre- Hispanic Civilizations Museum without leaving your room. Although this site is in Spanish, it's worth a visit for the photos alone.

A complete site dedicated to Peru and other Andean countries. Besides pictures of the region, the site includes literature in Quechua – the language spoken by local Indians in the Andes. Read (or at least give it a try) poetry, song lyrics and even the Bible in Quechua. Language lessons and pronunciation tips are also included, as well as song recordings and short stories about life in the Andes.

All the information on the Amazon Forest is here! Learn about the ongoing destruction of the rainforest in South America, and the steps that can be taken to prevent it. Amazon Brazil also provides an overview of the important natural resources offered by the region.. Scientists believe the AIDS cure can be found in a specific plant found in the Amazon region – check the site for more information.

Interested in learning a bit more about volcanoes? Latin America is full of them, active and dormant. Take a look at Illimani in Bolivia, standing just besides the capital city of La Paz; Ruiz in Colombia; or Las Pilas in Nicaragua. You'll see beautiful views and interesting information about each one of them.

The Galapagos Islands – a province of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean – is that special spot in the world where Charles Darwin began formulating his famed Theory of Evolution. The archipelago is visited by a huge number of tourists every year, and you can do the same over Internet. Follow a journey report to the islands, and learn about wildlife species and the history of Galapagos at this site, which is richly peppered with great photos.

Want to have a veritable taste from Latin America? This site brings you recipes of some of the most popular and typical dishes from the continent, like tortilla española, maracuya mousse, cocada, and the caldo tlalpeño. If the recipe you look for is not there, visit the other referenced links to food from Cuba, Mexico, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. And have a tasteful virtual trip through Latin America!