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Yes, it does. You can take a look at the Weather sub-forum and you'll see interesting threads about that.
But it's true that, compared to North America, Europe, and Asia, Latin America as a whole receives little snow, and the places that do have snow are usually the least populated areas. So this fact, together with a general stereotype that equates Latin America with tropical heat gives an outsider the impression that it never ever snows in Latin America, while this is not true.
Basically, you have snow in the heights of the Andes (bear in mind that the Andes are the second-tallest mountain range in the world after the Himalayas), and in the southern tip of the continent (look at a map and you'll see it's not too far away from Antarctica). While both these places are sparsely populated, I'd say that the southern tip has a handful of towns which receive reliable snow every year. Paradoxically, these towns are not necesarily at very high altitudes. In fact, some are at sea level, but they are so far away from the equator.
I think we must all remember that the OP is an Alien after all (eriktheALIEN), so his knowledge of this planet and geography isn't as informed as, say, Alpha Centurea or wherever he comes from.
I think we must all remember that the OP is an Alien after all (eriktheALIEN), so his knowledge of this planet and geography isn't as informed as, say, Alpha Centurea or wherever he comes from.
You'd think even an alien must have heard of.. google..
OK. Let's just answer this question. It is easy to answer and it appears that perhaps I should not even answer it, but I will...It snows in the southern tip and at high elevations in the Andes. Patagonia (the southern tip) gets a lot of snowfall to a small coating here and there depending upon latitude and and more importantly, altitude. The fact that Argentina and Chile have many downhill ski resorts in their portions of the Andes asserts this fact. It also snows way up in the high altitudes of the Andes, not in the valleys, but closer to the summits even in Ecuador along the Equator. The downhill skiing option outside of La Paz ascertains this fact as well. Outside of the Andes or Patagonia, snow in more rare, but does happen on occasion. Buenos Aires and the Mountains of SE Brazil have seen snow on occasion over the years.
Just wondering, does it ever snow in certain countries in latin america?
This is Lo Barnechea, eastern part of Santiago, Chile, near the mountains. This pic was taken a couple of years ago. It is a regular winter. And hm... "google is your friend." :P
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