A bus is the ideal captive audience for your average Latin musician, storyteller or charlatan. The scenario soon becomes familiar. Within half an hour of entering or leaving a major town, a passenger near the front slowly gets out of their seat, clears their throat, and turns to face down the aisle.

South America is thought to have been first inhabited by people crossing the Bering Land Bridge, which is now the Bering Strait. Some archaeological finds do not fit this theory, and have led to an alternative theory Pre-Siberian American Aborigines.

Because of South America's broad ethnic mix, South American cuisine takes on African, American Indian, Asian, and European influences. Bahia, Brazil, is especially well-known for its West African-influenced cuisine.

South American nations have a rich variety of music. Some of the most famous genres include cumbia from Colombia, samba and bossa nova from Brazil, and tango from Argentina and Uruguay. Also well known is the non-commercial folk genre Nueva Canción movement which was founded in Argentina and Chile and quickly spread to the rest of the Latin America.

Portuguese and Spanish are the most spoken languages in South America, a geographic region which is part of the bigger cultural region of Latin America. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, which holds nearly 50% of the South American population. Spanish is the official language of most countries of the continent.

Costa Rica is a democratic republic with a strong constitution. Although there are claims that the country has had more than 115 years of uninterrupted democracy, their presidential election history shows otherwise. Nonetheless, the country has had at least fifty-nine years of uninterrupted democracy, making it one of the most stable countries in the region.

South America occupies the major southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New World, the Western Hemisphere, the Americas, or simply America (which is sometimes considered a single continent and South America a subcontinent). It is south and east of the Colombia-Panama border according to most authorities or, according to a few, the Panama Canal which transects the Isthmus of Panama.

Ecuadorians like to party – they actively look for excuses to celebrate on most days of the week. Monday – it’s Monday! Tuesday – it’s not Monday! And so on until someone has a birthday. These fiestas are lively occasions, and Ecuadorians were not satisfied with allowing only their citizens to celebrate – in Ecuador, cities have birthdays too, and on Quito’s birthday you will find thousands of locals fired-up on box wine, careering round the streets in party busses.

What’s the best time to visit X? When is the rainy season in Y? Central and South American countries have wildly diverse climates. At certain times of the year, you really don’t want to be visiting certain places.

These girls are a glorious mix of Spanish, Indian and African, and take pride in their appearance. Well-groomed and well-dressed, they tend to be a little aloof and sometimes take some convincing. Once you’re there, though, they will happily demand exactly what they want, be it attention, sex or commitment.

Latina girls are far more sexy than latino men which explains why more latina women are being woed by rich Americans who treat their ladies far better than pig headed latino men. A survery conducted by Californian based magazine 'La Chica Latina Esta Aqui' (The latin girl is here) confirms that sultry and sexy latinas are branching away from their latino men and looking for love with white guys.

Here are the hottest, spiciest, cutest, most appetizing and sensual women from South of the Border. From Mexico to Brazil, to the Caribbean Islands and Cuba, these sexy Latinas go wilder! We love beautiful Latin women, and as you can see below we have had the privilege of featuring some amazing Latin models. If you're looking for hot Latinas this is the place.

Bond 22 will reportedly feature four Bond girls and Craig is having a difficult time in helping to choose those best suited for the roles. ‘There’ll be four girls, all of whom will look Latin-American as much of the film is set in Panama

Age difference is not an issue with these Latin girls. They are very mature and view older men as more reliable and interesting. You don't have to be rich or handsome to attract a loving, devoted Latin woman. Most Latin ladies are simply looking to communicate with and meet foreign men who are sincere.

It's not that Argentine women are harsh on foreign men in particular - they're simply haven't got "gringo fever". The upshot is that foreigners have to work just as hard as a local guy to pick up a girl here. In Chile, Bolivia, and Peru the women are more interested in foreigners.

Every so often, nature performs a miracle. Some might describe it as divine intervention. Whatever the reason, Latin girls are just made for entertainmen.