Euro 0.72 - Argentina 3.86- Bolivia 7.04 - Brasil 1.86 - Chile 535,51 - Colombia 1.966,02 - México 12.97 - Paraguay 4.870 - Perú 2.83- Uruguay 19.30 - Venezuela 2.14

The tourist section of the Ministry of Culture of Buenos Aires will publicize the cultural and tourist attractions of the capital city on digital screens installed in more than 40 locations such as hotels, museums, cultural centres and tourist information centres. This is in addition to the five existing tourist information centres (Florida y Diagonal Norte, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Retiro and Plaza San Martín).

Pink Point Buenos Aires will open on 2nd September. This is a tourist information centre designed for gays and lesbians where you can get details of cultural life, support groups, travel agencies, clubs, fashion and design stores, restaurants, language schools and all those Gay or Gay friendly business services in the city and across the country.

Milla Museos has been launched. This is a cultural tourist alternative which will allow you to combine new recreational choices and will reinforce the fusion of the cultural and tourist options in Buenos Aires. On foot, by bicycle or tourist bus, Milla Museos Buenos Aires may be covered in 48 hours or three days, depending on the visitor’s preferences and the circuit may be planned according to the personal taste and interests of each individual. History, art, technology, science, characters are combined along almost 40 blocks that cross three of the northern port districts of the city.

United Airlines announced that, as from 15th December through to 10th January 2011, its seasonal service between Rio de Janeiro and Washington will be resumed. This flight will be operated by a Boeing 767-300ER.

Delta Air Lines has requested authorization from the DOT to fly from its hub in Atlanta to Brasilia / Manaus, three times a week as of November 18th.

As from 3rd September, Sky Airline will start flying between Santiago and Buenos Aires (Ezeiza). This route will be operated by two A320 Airbuses purchased in April. Sky Airline already flies to La Paz (Bolivia) and Arequipa (Peru).

The XV International Tourism Fair - Bolivia will be held in La Paz from 25th to 27th March 2011. www.fitbolivia.com

In Arequipa an information touch screen is now available to tourists to access any information on tourist attractions and services. It has been installed in the City Tourist Information Office and provides information on location, weather, museums, roads, hotels and restaurants. Soon there will be two additional screens, one at the coach station and another at the airport. In the long term seven other screens will be implemented in the most important tourist areas of the region.

The M/V Aria features 16 specially designed cabins with floor to ceiling picture windows, a fully air-conditioned top deck with Observation Lounge as well as the Aqua Expeditions' signature Amazon Grill with award-winning Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. The M/V Aria's top deck will feature an observation lounge, an outdoor Jacuzzi and Sun Deck. In addition to these amenities, the M/V Aria will also boast an exercise room and an outdoor Jacuzzi with Sun Deck, a unique addition to accommodate the discerning and fitness conscious traveler. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of the world's second five-star luxury vessel to sail the Amazon," says Galli-Zugaro. "The M/V Aria will provide the ever-growing number of travelers who wish to explore one of the world's last great wilderness areas with a one-of-a-kind travel experience." The boat's itineraries will vary from those of its sister ship, the M/V Aqua, but will also explore remote areas of the Amazon River. The 24-crew member M/V Aria is staffed with four world-class nature guides and will also include an Amazon Wildlife reference library and air-conditioned multimedia room.

The Ministry of Tourism will allocate about U.S. $ 200,000, through to the end of 2010 to the province of Cotopaxi, to strengthen competitive tourist products, through sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage. The Tourism Minister stated that to boost the attractions of Cotopaxi, tourist circuits are being created which are connected to the "Tren de la Mitad del Mundo", excursion routes are being developed and community tourist initiatives are being promoted through the productive programme "Consolida".

The International Tourism Fair of the Americas will be held from 23rd to 26th September. The most important tourist event of the year has 90% of spaces booked up and is getting ready for its first edition in Mexico City. It is expecting more than 500 international, and 300 domestic buyers and 250 members of the national and international press who have confirmed their presence. www.fitamx.com

A Gay Lesbian Tourism Office is already operating in the Federal District at the headquarters of the Tourist Office and affiliated to the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association.

Architecture is one of the most lasting manifestations of a people’s history. Buildings reveal customs, trends and techniques of each time. With a large historical-cultural heritage, Brazil has attracted a great number of tourists interested in learning, through large museums or city streets, a little of the nation’s past. Visit the architectural, historical and cultural treasures stored in the immensity of Brazil. Come, and become a fan! Read more