The 25 Locations you Should Go to in South America

In case you are heading to South America for the primary time, you will have come to the best place. After I first visited South America just a few years in the past, I had no thought the place to go or what to do. I didn’t need to miss something, however I had no thought the place to go! However concern not. We’ve put collectively an inventory of one of the best locations to see and go to in South America. In case you love this put up, comply with alongside on Instagram to remain up to date with my adventures!

Up to date October 2021

The Locations you need to go to in South America

1. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Positioned within the Southwest of Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni is undoubtedly the most well-liked vacation spot in Bolivia to go to. It’s the world’s largest salt flat and spans almost 11,000 sq. kilometres. The salt flats look completely different year-round, arguably probably the most photographic within the moist season (January to April). The journey to Salar de Uyuni is in fact half the enjoyable. As they are saying on this a part of the world, “the one consistency is inconsistency”, so be ready for cancellations and delays! Probably the most genuine technique to attain the salt flats is by public transport. There are buses departing day by day to Salar de Uyuni, however these are sometimes delayed. So come ready to spend some downtime with e-book or podcast pre-loaded.

2. Santuario de las Lajas, Colombia

This well-known basilica church in southern Colombian is positioned within the Division of Nariño. The Gothic Revival model church has change into synonymous with the south of Colombia because of its distinctive location and was constructed between 1916 and 1949. Now it is without doubt one of the most photographed areas in Colombia attributable to its dramatic positioning and spectacular construction.

3. See the Milkyway over Lake Titicaca, Peru

Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Bolivia and Peru within the Andes Mountains. Stated to be the birthplace of the Incas, Lake Titicaca is without doubt one of the most magical locations in South America to expertise the Milky Approach. It is because you can find your self underneath one of many darkest sky reserves right here on this distant a part of Peru. So make sure to enterprise out from the city and {photograph} the Milky Approach in pure darkness. It is a as soon as in a lifetime alternative!

4. Cartagena, Colombia

The historic colonial metropolis of Cartagena is without doubt one of the most stunning locations to discover in South America. The town is protected by UNESCO World Heritage standing which permits a substantial amount of perception into colonisation in South America. Positioned on the Caribbean coast, the outdated city was based again within the sixteenth century. To today you’ll be able to wander across the cobblestone streets, vibrant home facades and colonial buildings. If you wish to really feel as when you stepped again in time, that is the place to take action.

5. Mount Fitz Roy, Argentina

Mount Fitz Roy is positioned in Patagonia and is without doubt one of the favorite decisions for mountaineers and mountaineering fans when visiting South America. It’s positioned on the border between Chile and Argentina, close to El Chalten. It was first summited in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. To today it’s a fashionable hike on this Southern a part of Argentina. It’s mentioned to be the second hottest mountaineering path after Torres del Paine, which straddles the border of each Argentina and Chile.

6. The Amazon River

The Amazon river is without doubt one of the world’s longest rivers (by some definitions it’s) and definitely the longest river in South America. There are a lot of methods to expertise the Amazon, however an effective way to essentially get to know the Amazon is to hitch a small cruise that may take you to distant villages. This fashion you’ll be able to meet native folks and be taught extra concerning the lifestyle within the Amazon.

7. The World’s Most Harmful Street, Bolivia

There have been many occasions using down loss of life street in Bolivia that I questioned my sanity. Though that is one loopy experience to the underside, it’s a actually enjoyable, exhilarating one.

Learn extra: Bike using Dying Street in Bolivia

8. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago of volcanic islands in Ecuador. They’re well-known for being house to an enormous number of marine wildlife and thus one of the wanted locations for snorkelling and diving on the planet. That is a kind of locations you’ll need to remain some time and definitely among the best locations you need to go to in South America if in case you have the time.

9. Machu Picchu, Peru

It was a pinch-me second the day I stood atop Machu Picchu in Peru. This unimaginable citadel set excessive within the Andes mountains has rapidly change into one of many world’s high bucket checklist locations.

Learn extra: Visiting Peru for the primary time: Every part it is advisable to know

 

 

10. La Paz, Bolivia

After I made a final minute choice to journey to La Paz, Bolivia, I wasn’t totally positive what to anticipate. What got here subsequent was a world of color, vibrant avenue tradition and infrequently chaos. This unimaginable metropolis looks like a step again in time.

Learn extra: This one time I went to La Paz, Bolivia

11. Swing on the Finish of the World in Banos, Ecuador

Likelihood is you’ve seen the swing on the finish of the world earlier than, however have you ever ever visited!? The swing is positioned in Banos, Ecuador. You’ll be able to attain the swing (which is now actually three swings) comparatively simply, particularly in case you are travelling all through Ecuador.

12. Torres del Paine, Chile

Torres del Paine grew to become my favorite mountaineering vacation spot after I first visited some 5 years in the past. Chile is without doubt one of the most various international locations to go to and you may actually see why whenever you go to the South of the nation.

13. Moai Statues on Easter Island, Chile

Talking of range, Easter Island is Chile’s hidden gem. This mystical island is known for the Moai statues that dot the island in numerous formations. There are a lot of myths and legends as to why they’re there however primarily, it stays a thriller.

14. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is definitely one of the photogenic cities on the planet. Be sure you enterprise to the highest of Sugar Loaf mountain for an epic view of Rio from above, together with the cities’ well-known Christ the Redeemer statue.

Learn extra: Touring a Favela in Rio de Janeiro

15. Cover Stroll, The Amazon, Peru

The Amazon is filled with epic experiences and the cover stroll isn’t any exception. You may simply spend a complete month exploring the depths of the Amazon, which stretches via Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil.

16. Valparaiso, Chile

Likelihood is you didn’t think about your self snowboarding in South America however the excellent news for ski fans is that you could! Valparaiso is positioned a brief drive from Chile’s capital Santiago and affords some nice slopes for all expertise ranges.

Learn extra: The highest 10 cities to go to in South America

17. Angel Falls, Venezuela

The epic Angel Falls in Venezuela stands at a whopping 979 metres, making it the world’s largest uninterrupted waterfall. All the space is protected by UNESCO World Heritage standing.

18. Geysers el de Tatio, Chile

Positioned in Northern Chile, the Geysers el de Tatio is the third-largest geysier area on the planet. This pure phenomenon is finest loved within the morning when the mist fills the air and the morning solar hits the encompassing mountains. This is without doubt one of the lesser identified locations you need to go to in South America, so make sure to embrace it in your travels.

19. Atacama Desert, Chile

The Atacama Desert is without doubt one of the driest locations on the planet, however this doesn’t imply it’s missing in liveliness. There are cactus valleys to discover, native cultures a a lot and this is without doubt one of the finest locations to reap the benefits of no mild air pollution and see the Milky Approach.

20. The Sacred Valley, Peru

The Sacred Valley is the guts and soul of Peru. It’s right here the place you’ll be able to find out about historical traditions, customs and cultures. Start your journey in Cusco and after just a few days within the hustle and bustle, make your means in to the Sacred Valley on a journey in the direction of Machu Picchu.

21. Iguassu Falls, bordering Argentina and Brazil

I’ll always remember the time I visited Iguassu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. That is principally as a result of I didn’t have the suitable visa to take action and rapidly realized of the trials and tribulations to acquiring one at quick discover. Whatever the classes realized, Iguassu Falls was simply one in all my favorite locations in South America.

22. Cusco, Peru

There isn’t any different metropolis on the planet fairly like Cusco. This was as soon as the capital of the Inca Empire and to today you’ll be able to nonetheless really feel remnants of that.

Learn extra: 3 days in Cusco, Peru

23. Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires feels extra like a European metropolis than anyplace else in South America. The capital of Argentina is flourishing with nightlife, nice meals and vibrant tradition that may depart you feeling carefree very quickly.

Learn extra: 9 issues to not miss in Buenos Aires

24. Santiago, Chile

The capital of Chile is commonly neglected or given simply sooner or later to discover as a stopover metropolis. There may be a lot to see and do in Chile that it isn’t onerous to see why you may skip over Santiago. In case you do have time, it is a nice metropolis to get a really feel for South America earlier than you enterprise off in to the extra adventurous elements of the continent.

25. Sail to Antarctica

Rounding out our checklist of the locations you need to go to in South America is a particular finale. In case you’re feeling very adventurous or trying to verify off the final continent in your journey checklist, then a cruise via Antarctica is without doubt one of the world’s most wanted bucket checklist experiences.

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