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South America is a continent of extremes. It is home to the world's largest river (the Amazon) as well as the world's driest place (the Atacama Desert).

South America, the fourth-largest continent, extends from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the south.

South America has diverse agricultural products, vast mineral wealth, and plentiful freshwater. It also has rich fisheries and ports on three bodies of water: the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Pacific Ocean.

The continent's economy is centered on the export of natural resources. For travelers eager to explore the diversity of nature and culture, South America is safe to visit.

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Shrouded by mist and surrounded by lush vegetation and steep escarpments, this abandoned ancient Incan city is perfectly perched 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes, soaring above the Urubamba Valley below.

Constructed in the 1450s, Machu Picchu is thought to have been either a country estate for the emperor or an important place of worship.

Machu Picchu is one of the most intriguing destinations on the planet and arguably the greatest of South America’s tourist attractions.

Machu Picchu, Peru

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The popularity of Machu Picchu as a destination for cultural and adventure tourism has been a huge success story for the Andean people. Machu Picchu annually receives approximately 1 and a half million visits. It has an area of more than 30 thousand hectares.

The Iguazu (also called Iguassu) Falls are composed of 275 separate cascades, which make it the largest broken waterfall in the world.

The semicircular waterfall at the heart of this site is some 80 m high and 2,700 m in diameter and is situated on a basaltic line spanning the border between Argentina and Brazil. Made up of many cascades producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.

The Iguazu (also called Iguassu) Falls are composed of 275 separate cascades, which make it the largest broken waterfall in the world.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil

Sugarloaf Mountain is Brazil’s famous quartz and granite peak, which overlooks Guanabara Bay. It juts out of a tree-covered promontory, rising nearly 1300 feet above the beaches and city of Rio de Janeiro. Its summit offers jaw-dropping birds-eye views of Rio and the harbor, together with the thrill of riding in a cable car.

The first leg of the trip is from Avenida Pasteur in Praia Vermelha, the Red Beach District, which takes you to the top of Urca Mountain. The ride gives you the first aerial view of Copacabana, the Christ statue, Niteroi Bridge, and Guanabara Bay. The second cable car takes you from Urca to the top of Sugarloaf with an amazing 360-degree view of the region.

Sugarloaf Mountain is Brazil’s famous quartz and granite peak, which overlooks Guanabara Bay.

Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Home to the world's largest rainforest, and one in ten of the known species on Earth, its scale and diversity is unparalleled. Stretching from the Peruvian Andes to the Atlantic coast of Brazil, the immense River Amazon remains the life force of it all.

The Amazon, the activities are focused on incredible wildlife spotting opportunities, but there are other Amazon Rainforest attractions like visiting native groups, adventure activities, and viewing the constellations.

Home to the world's largest rainforest, and one in ten of the known species on Earth, its scale and diversity is unparalleled.

Amazon Rainforest

Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes.

Overall, the combination of its historical significance, cultural richness, and breathtaking natural landscapes makes Lake Titicaca a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the Andean region and its diverse cultural and environmental heritage.

Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes.

Lake Titicaca, Peru & Bolivia

The city of Cusco represents the sum of hundreds of years of indigenous and cultural fusion throughout the southern Andes of Peru. Excavations in the Cusco basin have uncovered artifacts and temples from the ancient Killke Culture dating as far back as 900 AD.

Located in the middle of the Peruvian Andes is the ancient home of the Inca Civilization, Cusco. The city is famous for its spectacular main square, cobbled streets, and houses with terracotta tile roofs that will remind you of some ancient European villages.

The city of Cusco represents the sum of hundreds of years of indigenous and cultural fusion throughout the southern Andes of Peru.

Cusco, Peru

Rio de Janeiro is well known for the beauty of its beaches and of its peaks, ridges, and hills—all partly covered by tropical forests.

Rio de Janeiro is world-famous for its beaches and there are plenty to choose from. Copacabana and Ipanema are two of the most popular, but there are many others to explore as well.

Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil .It is one of the most visited cities in South America.

Rio de Janeiro, brazil

Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean Sea, among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire.

This trio is located near Venezuela, and is considered to be outside the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane zone"; vacations to the island are rarely disrupted by tropical storms.

Curcao, island in the Caribbean Sea and a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Curaçao island

The statue portrays Jesus with arms open, symbolizing welcome and peace. Its construction was proposed in 1850 by priest Pedro Mario in honor of Emperor Pedro II's daughter, Princess Isabel.

The statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 metres) tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 metres). Christ the Redeemer is a masterpiece which expresses the feeling and the blessing of the Brazilian people, fitting perfectly to the landscape. The monument was conceived as an expression of the divinity of Jesus Christ and the unsearchable riches of his Paschal Mystery.

Christ the Redeemer statue is the largest Art Deco design ever built in the history of the world.

Christ the redeemer statue in Brazil

The combination of rich architectural and cultural heritage, modern creative energy, electric nightlife, unique traditions, a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks, and warm, friendly hosts makes it one of the world's most exciting capitals.

This city is known for its popular cafe culture, incredible food scene, and lively culture. As both Argentina's capital and largest city you will find a hot spot for music, food, arts, and dancing.

Buenos Aires is a capital of Argentina. Buenos Aires is a pulsating, passionate, cosmopolitan city.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires is a multicultural city, being home to multiple ethnic and religious groups. Several languages are spoken in the city in addition to Spanish, contributing to its culture and the dialect spoken in the city and in some other parts of the country.

This is because in the last 150 years the city, and the country in general, has been a major recipient of millions of immigrants from all over the world, making it a melting pot where several ethnic groups live together and being considered as one of the most diverse cities of Latin America.

The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyán-tepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State.

It is one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions, though a trip to the falls is a complicated affair. The falls are located in an isolated jungle. A flight from Maiquetia Airport, Puerto Ordaz, or Ciudad Bolívar is required to reach Canaima camp, the starting point for river trips to the base of the falls.

It is the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 metres, and a plunge of 807 m.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Jagged glaciers, snow-topped peaks, glittering turquoise lakes and lively beech forests make Patagonia one of the most dramatically beautiful landscapes in the world.

Torres del Paine National Park, with its iconic granite towers, is one of the most popular destinations in Patagonia. This remote region proves to be a true paradise for nature-lovers, adventure-seekers and photographers alike.

Patagonia is a geographical region that encompasses the southern end of South America, governed by Argentina and Chile.

Patagonia

A trip to Patagonia is also a great opportunity to spot animals in their natural habitat. In the region it is possible to see condors, foxes, guanacos, rheas and even pumas.

The falls’ impressive combination of height and force make it a fearsome sight. At 741 feet, the impressive falls is known as the world's largest single-drop waterfall.

The falls were discovered in 1870 by Charles Barrington Brown, one of two British geologists working as government surveyors in the former colony of British Guiana.

Kaieteur Falls is one of the tallest and most powerful waterfalls in the world. Located in Kaieteur National Park, Guyana.

Kaieteur Falls, Guyana

It is a world-class destination for scuba divers because of the abundance of sharks, sea lions, fur seals, marine turtles, rays, mantas, marine iguanas, and reef fishes.

The amazing variety of beaches and forest habitats means the Islands offer a place for tourists to explore.

The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean.

Galapagos Islands

Giant tortoises on Isabela, marine iguanas on Fernandina, blue-footed boobies nesting on North Seymour, and 17 other land, marine, and avian species not found anywhere else in the world are the major reasons for the Galapagos Islands' fame.