Explore Chilean culture and history under the stars at Open-Air Documentaries in Forestal Park. Organised by the University of Chile, free documentaries are screened every year on balmy summer…

The rich historical traditions of the Aymara and the Quechua converge for the Virgen de la Candelaria festivities. Devils dance in the streets of Puno and musicians and dancers, locals and…

Lebu Jazz draws the best of the blue note throughout the little Southern Chile town. The free festival has top Chilean and international jazz musicians doing their stuff in the magnificent…

The combination of colour, outlandish masks, music, dance and fireworks at the Devil's Carnival in Oruro is bound to leave you wide-eyed. The costumes on show are phenomenal and include…

Exclusive Rio de Janeiro beachside area Barra da Tijuca revs up for the Motocross Freestyle Brazil Cup. Brazil's biggest names in motocross and international guests perform breathtaking…

Salvador Carnival, one of the world's biggest and most famous, brings out the best of Afro-Brazilian music and dance. The spectacle of the religious groups, known as Afoxé societies, is one of…

Everyone has heard of the Rio Carnival - it's the benchmark against which every other carnival is compared. A spirit and energy takes over the city and has everyone enraptured for four days of…

To call Barranquilla Carnival a huge party is a mighty understatement. The people of the Caribbean city take to the streets for dazzling parades of colourful costumes, salsa and cumbia music…

On the Saturday before Ash Wednesday each year Humahuaca Carnival erupts into folkloric dancing, waterfights and copious drinking of "chicha" - the local brew made from fermented maize. Watch…

The most famous carnival city on Earth, Rio holds a variety of balls during carnival every year. Glitzy and garish, they cater to all budgets and sexual orientations. Book early to avoid…

If you're looking for an alternative to the massive Rio de Janeiro Carnival, head down the coast to the old colonial town of Parati. The more traditional party here is less crowded and set in…

Ambato is commonly dubbed Ecuador's "garden city" and this rings true at the annual Fruit and Flower Festival. There are music, dance and sports events across town and a traditional blessing…

The Rio Music Conference touts itself as the largest musical get-together in the Southern Hemisphere. The event, which takes place in Marina da Glória, features discussions, workshops, disco…

Iquique's annual carnival is a spectacular sight, with vibrantly coloured floats and jigging comparsas (professional groups of dancers) parading up and down Playa Brava beach at the southern…

The São Paulo Carnival may not have Rio's reputation and popularity, but its cheaper tickets and less touristy atmosphere make it a fantastic alternative. The city's samba schools perform all…

Cajamarca Carnival is unrivalled in Peru for its enthusiasm and colourful local peculiarities. The different city districts, the carnival queens and representatives from across Peru all parade…

The King Of The Beach Volleyball tournament takes place on Rio's Ipanema Beach. Athletes change partners for each game, putting their individual skills to the test. Cheer on the winners, who…

The outdoor clay courts of the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club stage the annual Copa Telmex. Argentina's David Nalbandian and Juan Mónaco and Spaniard Carlos Moyá are just three of the players…

Brazil remembers fatalities of Second World War campaigns by the Brazilian Expeditionary Forces at Monte Castelo, La Serra and Montese, in Italy. During a ceremony at the National Monument, in…

The yearly Guaranda Carnival is known to be one of the best in Ecuador and is eagerly anticipated by the bolivarenses, the people from the Bolívar province.