This document provides information about the climate, vegetation, and footwear of several cities in South America: - Santiago, Chile has a highland climate and is home to araucaria, alerce, and ombu trees. Photos show examples of shoes worn in Santiago. - Buenos Aires, Argentina has a humid subtropical climate and is known for jacaranda, pink lapacho, and tipa trees. Argentine "Paez" shoes are similar to TOMS. - Caracas, Venezuela has a tropical wet and dry climate and features cecropia trees. Photos depict shantytowns and examples of shoes worn. - Lima, Peru is desert climate