Home of the highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls in Venezuela and representing one of the most biodiverse spots on earth, South America is a continent of natural wonders. Crossed by the largest river in volume, the Amazon River which built across its waters the evergreen Amazon Rainforest, with high peaks and the longest mountain range, the Andes Mountains, South America is a place of wild, unspoiled, breathtaking beauty. Visit the historical, architectural relics of famous places like Machu Picchu and discover the 15th century Peruvian "Lost city of the Incas". Take pictures of the heavenly view offered by Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world (979 meters) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about unique species of the Amazon Rainforest like the llama, the anaconda, the piranha or the jaguar. Feel the rhythm of the samba dancing in the Rio de Janeiro famous carnival or climb the Corcovado Mountain to see the giant statue called Christ the Redeemer. Admire Columbia’s Bogota called "the Athens of South America" because of its many libraries and universities or jam in the oldest, most traditional "Club de Jazz de Santiago" in Chile’s capital city. South Americais a continent of natural wonders and amazing cultural, vibrant, colorful cities.
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Unexplored, Untamed and Utterly Fascinating: Amazon River
Dense jungle, raging waters, no bridges, could you be anywhere in the world other than along the infamous Amazon River? No, and along this mighty river that empties right into the Atlantic Ocean are areas that are still unexplored. in: South America |
''Poor Niagara!'': Iguazu Falls
Its name derives from the Guarani words “y” meaning water, and “guasu” meaning big. With 275 waterfalls, it is the world’s largest series of waterfalls. It tosses down an enormous volume of 553 cubic feet of water per second. The plunging water... in: South America  |
The Seductive Exotic Beauty : Cartagena de Indias
It’s too bad that Colombia is more well-known for its international drug cartels than its long and illustrious history, its modern art galleries, its tropical location along the Caribbean Sea, and eclectic architecture. in: Colombia, South America |
The Highest Lake In The World, Where The World Was Created: Lake Titicaca
On the border of Peru and Bolivia, high in the Andes Mountains, is the highest navigable lake in the world at an elevation of more than 12,000 feet above sea level. Doesn’t sound like too friendly of a place, does it? Well, you couldn’t be more... in: Bolivia, South America  |
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Get Lost in Colombia to Find Las Lajas Cathedral : Las Lajas Cathedral
Travelers don’t usually head toward this part of Colombia, but those who find themselves in Ipiales, a municipality in the southwestern part of the country near the Ecuador border, would realize that it is a blessing in disguise as they are... in: Colombia, South America  |
Solving the Moai Mysteries while Surfing: Easter Island/Isla de Pascua/ Rapa Nui
A series of volcanic eruptions gave birth to this lone island barely 70 square miles in size, thrown 2,400 miles off Chile’s west coast with the nearest inhabited neighbor being Pitcairn Island on its west. in: Chile, South America |
Extraterrestrial landscape, volcanos and birds: Salar de Atacama
Over at the Salar de Atacama, the second largest salt flat in Chile, sits alongside some pretty active real estate. No, not the hustling and bustling big city type of real estate; this is earth rumbling land where active volcanoes exist. in: Chile, South America |
Wreck Dive, Party and/or Get Married!: Aruba
Take a dive into turquoise waters and explore The Antilla, the largest German freighter, almost 400 feet long and the largest wreck of the Caribbean. This underwater print of the past and over half a dozen shipwrecks makes Aruba a world famous... in: Venezuela, South America  |
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Regain Power by Soaking the True Natural Delicacy from the Heart of Brazil: Chapada dos Veadeiros
Chapada dos Veadeiros is a National Park declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. It received the prestigious distinction and title due to the variety of ecosystems and the diversity in flora and fauna. There are more than 25 different... in: Brazil, South America  |
The Inca World As We Know It: Machu Picchu
When a place stands in ruins longer than it originally stood, it takes on an ethereal and magical aura. Add that mystery into the mountains of the Urubamba Valley in Peru and you’ve got yourself the sacred site of Machu Picchu. in: Peru, South America |
The Very Best Of Class V Rapids: Futaleufu River
It's the perfect time to go white water rafting in Chile. Did you know that the Futaleufu River (meaning Big River in the Mapuche dialect), starting in Argentina and ending at the fjord shaped Yelcho Lake (in a remote part of Chile) is quite... in: Chile, South America  |
The Concrete and Soapstone Savior: Christ the Redeemer
It’s interesting how most folks joke about getting struck by lightning when they’re afraid of God’s wrath. So, it’s quite ironic when the Christ the Redeemer (called Christo Redentor in Portuguese) statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil gets struck by... in: Brazil, South America  |
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The biggest pool on Earth: San Alfonso Del Mar
San Alfonso Del Mar is located 100km away from Santiago in Chile. This famous summer resort is available for you any time of year and you can easily get there by bus or car. in: Chile, South America |
Take a Ride on the Former Prison Train
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To take a ride on a former prison train is not something that you can do every day or everywhere. To take a ride on a luxurious train full of historical meaning, propelled by steam engines and called “The End of the World Train” is something... in: Argentina, South America  |
