Sailing with Nine of Cups South America

s/y Nine of Cups
South America
2003-2009

Our love affair with South America began as soon as we reached Venezuela. It was unexpected. We
just didn't realize what a culturally rich, enchanting part of the world this was and once we did, we
were hard pressed to leave. This fascinating continent kept us captivated for 5 years and we still didn't
visit every place we wished. Click on a country/area above and join us on a wonderful trip through
the "other" America.

South American Facts...

South America is the 4th largest continent accounting for 12% of the world’s land area.
The continent is comprised of 12 countries and 2 political units
Tropical rain forests cover more than 1/3 of the continent. The forest of the Amazon basin is the world’s largest
tropical rain forest.
The Amazon is South America’s longest river (4,000 miles long) and the widest river in the world. It carries 1/5
of the world’s fresh water.
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the world’s driest places.
Population of South America is ~323 million.
Aconcaqua at 22,381 feet in the Argentinian Andes mountain range is the highest peak in South America and
in the Western Hemisphere.
South America is home to more than 25% of all known kinds of mammals.
South America’s largest wild land animal is the hoglike “tapir” which lives in the Amazon region and grows to
the size of a pony.
The Amazon River Basin is home to the anaconda, the world’s largest snake, which can grow to as long as 30
feet!
South America is home to the “capybara”, the world’s largest rodent (dubious honor?).

Birds of South America

Flowers of South America