Depending upon how you feel about travel, one of the benefits about conducting international Business is the opportunity to visit different countries. South America is an increasingly important business sector with growing U.S. interests. It has become a favorite direction to head for business trips. Its natural beauty is merely one of the reasons that many dream business trip locations are in South America.
Brazil
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With the sixth largest economy in the world, Brazil's economy is vibrant and continuing to expand. Its connection to U.S. and global economies continues to increase. Brazil has a large and growing consumer market with nearly 192 million inhabitants made up of a diverse cultural base – Indians, Africans, Europeans and Asians.
Brazil offers low-cost operations, access to new markets, and a well-established technology infrastructure. You can use your own cell phone or rent one during your stay. The phone system in Brazil is reliable, including making and receiving international calls. VISA, American Express, and MasterCard are widely accepted. Many ATMs will dispense cash, but you need to check with your card issuer beforehand. Brazil hotels can be found along many of the more than 2,000 beaches that stretch across the shorelines. There are also more than 1,000 islands to explore in the Atlantic within the country's limit.
Argentina
Argentina is the world's 8th largest country in the world. It offers incredible scenery, vast natural resources and many vibrant business opportunities. It is dominated by a large middle-class, influenced heavily by European culture — 97 percent of its population is European, primarily Spanish and Italian.
Buenos Aires is known as the "Paris of South America." It's a blend of European elegance and Latin culture. It offers amazing food, sights and nightlife.
For special business connections, you can employ the services of an "enchufado." An enchufado has a large number of high-level contacts in your particular field and assists businessmen in making the necessary introductions.
Enjoy stunning views from the many luxury hotels in Argentina. They contain rooftop pools, convention rooms for large groups that include Wi-Fi, and A/V equipment is also available. Phone connections and cell phone reception are abundant and accessible.
Bolivia
Bolivia is South America's best-kept secret. Bolivia is home to the world's highest lake, Lake Titicaca. Known as the "Tibet" of the Americas, Bolivia has extremely diverse ecological zones, from the Altiplano to the Amazon rainforests.
The growing business culture offers growing opportunities. Hotels offer meeting and banquet facilities, Wi-Fi access and phones, fax machines, scanners, and safe deposit boxes. Despite the challenges that face businessmen in Bolivia, those with great vision love the limitless opportunities. In 2008, Bolivia was named the "World's most entrepreneurial country." Many of the industries in the country are new and developing, but that makes it perfect for profitable investments.
South America offers so much to the business traveler. First and foremost, there's beautiful landscape, from beaches to rainforests and rivers. The people and cultures are growing and are driven toward business success. The business infrastructure continues to increase, making South America the business traveler's dream location.
Author Bio:
Mark Harris is the author of the Young Adult novel, "Bewitched" and the middle grade book, "Where's Cherry Soda?" He lives in Northern Utah with his beautiful wife, 5 wonderful kids and 2 lazy cats.
