The Pacific Ocean is to the west of South America and the Atlantic Ocean is to the north and east. The continent contains twelve countries in total, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile.

After visiting 37 countries, I found my favorite underrated travel spots are in South America. Here are my recommendations, ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Although we are now smart enough to know that the sea horizon is not the edge of the world, it is difficult to name exactly which countries lie beyond. This ...

More than 75 cities in 30 countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean are connected by Copa Airlines. (Photo via iStock / Getty Images Plus/anouchka). South America is a nature ...

Using a globe, ask pupils to help you find and identify the different countries in South America that the Equator passes through. Use maps and atlases, as well as aerial imagery, to find and talk ...