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- The cable car in Mérida has closed for maintenance [Venezuela - 1 Oct 2008]: The world's longest cable car in Mérida has been closed for the forseeable future.
- Chris Moss in Patagonia [Argentina - 7 Jul 2008]: Journalist Chris Moss has just published a book (Patagonia: a cultural history, available from Signal Books), and his 6 July article in the Telegraph describes one journey that inspired it, as he cros... <Show complete item>
- Yellow Fever vaccination required for all passengers travelling to Bolivia [Bolivia - 7 Mar 2008]: The Bolivian government now requires all passengers to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate on arrival at border control. The vaccine must have been applied at least 10 days before arrival i... <Show complete item>
- No more riding on the roof [Ecuador - 6 Jun 2007]: The diesel (ENFE) train from Riobamba to Alausi and down the Devil's Nose no longer permits passengers to ride on the roof. Passengers will now have to enjoy the Ecuadorian countryside from the slight... <Show complete item>
- Ecuador no longer accepts US$100 bills [Ecuador - 5 Aug 2005]: Due to the increasing circulation of counterfeit money, Ecuador’s commerce and banking system are no longer accepting $100 bills and visitors are advised to carry smaller denominations of US dollars ... <Show complete item>
- Helicusco [Peru - 1 Dec 2001]: Helicuzco (operators of the helicopter service between Cusco and Machu Picchu) have suspended operations and have no plans to re-start flights at this time.