South America Travel


Feature Writer: Karin-Marijke Vis
Karin-Marijke Vis, © Coen Wubbels

Welcome to South America, a potpourri of cultures and traditions. It stretches from the Caribbean feel in French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana to the glaciers in Chile and the vast plains of Patagonia. Enjoy horseback riding in Argentina or surfing in Colombia; marvel while whale watching and stare in wonder at flamingos in Bolivia or the rich animal life of the Galápos Islands in Ecuador.

Visit colonial towns in Uruguay and Venezuela; retrace the Nazca lines in Peru and wander among the Jesuit missions in Paraguay. Check out churches in Buenos Aires or take samba dancing lessons in Rio de Janeiro.

Backpack your way around or cruise the waters. Travel with kids on the well-travelled paths, or lose your way and discover hidden corners of this exciting continent.

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Hotel and Waterfall Salto das Nuvens in Brazil

In: Brazil Travel

Hotel Salto das Nuvens is a family-oriented destination with three lodges. This beautiful getaway offers a splendid holiday along a river ideal for swimming and angling. more...

Types of Campgrounds in Argentina

In: Argentina Travel

Argentina's balnearios are often used only during the day, while the countryside and national parks offer private campsites, or are suitable for bush camping. more...

Types of Accommodation in Argentina

In: Argentina Travel

Argentina is a popular tourist destination and offers accommodation to the low-budget hostel traveller, the eco-loving estancia visitor up to the five-star hotel tourist. more...

Tourist Information in Tangará da Serra, Brazil

In: Brazil Travel

Tangará da Serra's tourist department provides visitors with info on the area's waterfalls and resorts, as well as on adventure tours like hiking and snorkelling. more...

Adventure Tourism Around Nobres in West Brazil

In: Brazil Travel

Brazil's adventure tourism is growing. Nobres' natural scenery invites the intrepid traveller to enjoy adventure tours like paragliding, snorkelling, rafting and diving. more...

Tourist Attractions in Cuiabá, West Brazil

In: Brazil Travel

Among Cuiabá's tourist attractions are the Rondon Museum on Brazil's indigenous history, the Historic Museum, a museum on sacred art, and South America's geodesic centre. more...

Adventure Activities in Tangará da Serra, Brazil

In: Brazil Travel

Tangará da Serra is the place to go for the intrepid traveller. Lakes and waterfalls offer splendid adventure trips like rafting, hiking, rappelling and mountain biking. more...

Chile – Outdoor Activities at the Lake District

In: Chile Travel

Chile's Lake District encompasses some incredible scenery and is suitable for adventure activities like hiking, fishing, horseback riding as well as rafting and kayaking. more...

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