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Top places to visit in South America
Buenos Aires
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Welcome to South America
Your South America vacation
South America vacations can be full of delight and amazement, experiencing other cultures and foods. Traveling by rail, boat, and bus can make South America travel an interesting holiday. Visit the Lost City of Machu Picchu, or explore the Galapagos Islands, wherever you go, South American will provide lasting memories. The Amazon Rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world, is not to be missed. Explore the Amazon River basin by boat, and meet the local people. South America vacations are not complete without visits to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Both cities are colorful and unique, with a passion for life.
Best time to take a vacation to South America
Best Time to Go
The further south you go, the colder it gets. February to April are the best months to visit the Galapagos. Visit Amazonia during June to October, the drier months. South America travel is possible all year, however. If you can bare it a bit colder, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail are less crowded during April and May. Patagonia and the high Plains of Bolivia are best visited in the Late spring, summer and early fall. Carnaval, which is held in February, is the entire continent's festival.
Popular South America experiences
Amazonia
Explore Amazonia, the Amazon River, and the surrounding rainforest. Meet its people and see the wildlife.
Angel Falls
Try and visit both Angel Falls in Venezuela and Iguazu Falls in Argentina. Both are spectacular sites to behold.
Galapagos Island
600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are filled with a variety of marine species for you to observe.
Lake Titicaca
Located at 12,725 feet, Lake Titicaca, will be an unforgettable experience. Puno, the Peruvian capital of folklore is found on its shore.
Patagonia
Patagonia in Argentina offers many things, from whale watching to glaciers, to skiing and tango, to wineries and cruises.
Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui (Easter Island), a Chilean Island, is famous for its moai statues. Tour the ruins and admire the skill of its island crafters.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is an exhilarating city, with amazing beaches and the seductive samba. Visit Christ the Redeemer on Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Tierra del Fuego
Visit the wind swept Tierra del Fuego in the summer.
Machu Picchu
Visit the "Old Mountain" city, Machu Picchu, and marvel at the skill of the Incas. At 7,000 feet, this site is unbelievable.
Insider tips for South America travel
Archo de Teles
Wander around the quaint streets of the Archo do Teles in Rio.
Cabrena and Arevalo
For good and cheap vegetarian dining in Buenos Aires, visit Cabrera and Arevalo and look for the orange door.
Cuban Bar
Try the Cuban bar on Pizza Street in Lima. The beer is reasonably priced and they teach Cuban dance every night.
Montevideo
Visit Montevideo in Uruguay, Gaucho Country. Experience the life of the Gauchos.
Top rated hotels for your South America vacation
Rochester Classic
Regal Pacific Buenos Aires
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