From the Amazon Rainforest to the towering peaks of Torres del Paine in Argentina, South America is always full of surprises. Climb the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu or discover Iguacu Falls. Cruise through the Galapagos or venture south to Antarctica.
South America is undergoing a travel renaissance. Its years of having something of a risky reputation are behind it, and the region is now proving itself to be a safe, vibrant and thoroughly exciting travel destination.
The diversity of travel experiences is simply breathtaking, and each country has its own unique charms and attractions. From exploring the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu to learning the tango in Buenos Aires, from swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands to cruising down the mighty Amazon River, South America has something for every travel taste.
Discover the amazing and fearless wildlife that you can see on a fascinating visit to the Galapagos Islands.
Hidden from the world until the American explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled across the ruins in 1911, this magnificent citadel is one of South America’s most famous sights. Machu Picchu rests on a saddle between two lushly forested peaks, and its inaccessible location only heightens its impressiveness.
There is no other place in Rio that embodies the 'alegria' or happiness of the Brazilian people more than the nightlife scene in the neighbourhood of Lapa.
- Argentina
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- Argentina is a vast and vibrant country with magnificent landscapes, an enthralling history and passionate people. Argentina succeeds in being quintessentially Latin, surprisingly cosmopolitan and completely individual.
- Bolivia
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- From the deep waters of Lake Titicaca to the salt flats of the plateau, from the steamy jungles of the Amazon basin to pretty colonial towns Bolivia is a diverse land and its people make any visitor feel truly welcome.
- Brazil
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- From Rio’s Copacabana beach to the jungles of the Amazon, from the magnificent Iguaçu Falls on the Argentinean border to the idyllic beaches of the north, Brazil is a heady delight of natural spectacle and vibrant culture.
- Chile
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- From the Andean spine to its Pacific coast and distant Easter Island, from the highest, driest desert on Earth to turquoise lakes and rolling vineyards, Chile is a land of bewildering diversity and striking natural beauty.
- Colombia
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- Combining Caribbean heat and hospitality with verdant, rolling coffee plantations this land is a must for the discerning and intrepid traveller.
- Ecuador
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- With its smoking volcanoes, pretty colonial towns and steamy jungle, Ecuador is a microcosm of all that Latin America has to offer.
- Guyana
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- Guyana’s wilderness is still genuinely untouched with vast swathes of virgin tropical rainforest, powerful rivers, rolling savannah and the spectacular Kaieteur Falls.
- Peru
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- From the Andes, Machu Picchu and the source of the Amazon to beautiful, vibrant colonial cities, Peru is a magnificent and truly dramatic country rich in culture and history.
- Venezuela
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- With untouched Caribbean islands, the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, pristine jungles of the Orinoco delta, the flat topped 'Lost World' landscape of the interior Venezuela’s diversity make it a rewarding destination.