The beaches of Brazil are top of the list of many people in terms of the highlights of South America. The large number of resorts surprisingly beautiful, each with its own unique charm can be overwhelming and exhausting. Lençóis National Park in northeastern Brazil, east of Sao Luiz, offer some of the beaches most wonderful undeveloped throughout Brazil – there are big empty beaches with sand dunes that run brilliant about 200 km. For those seeking a resort more developed, there is also a large number of small chic options from all over Brazil – Jericoacoara, Pipa, Florianopolis, Morro do Sao Paulo and Fernando de Noronha are only few.

Brazil is huge in size, and the interior has seen some of the worlds best wildlife. The Pantanal wetlands are the best option to see the animals – you'll see a large number of birds and larger wildlife such as crocodiles, anacondas and even the jaguar difficult if you're lucky.

Brazil The Amazon rainforest is also an incredible experience. Awakening to the sounds of monkeys screaming outside your house can be quite frightening, but very memorable. There are many things of wildlife can be seen in the Amazon, but the visit is rather the way you experience the enchanting forest can be.

Iguazu Falls located on the border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. For many, this is number 1 in South America highlighted the trips. The waterfalls are truly monstrous roaring in size – visit during the rainy season for the most breathtaking views. There is also good bird watching and jungle lodges in Argentina closely.

Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile is the destination for trekking in South America up. A forest of granite peaks and beautiful lakes surprise all visitors, and there are some fantastic week long trekking possibilities. Torres del Paine is remote – it is 5 hours away by road from the nearest airport to Punta Arenas, but This is without doubt one of the most breathtaking scenery in South America.

Chile's Atacama Desert is sadly beautiful. Volcanoes of spring, of a barren lunar as a landscape full of geysers and salt. There is also some surprising strengths and pre-Inca settlements of the Stone Age excavated captivate visitors.

Cute most visited tourist in South America is the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The location in the Andes is spectacular, as are the ruins themselves. Adventurous travelers prefer travel to Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail, 4 days a legendary mountain hike through mountains, forests and Inca sites of Machu Picchu ruins themselves themselves.

Ecuador's Galapagos Islands are expensive, but many people first choice for a trip to South America. Darwin was so struck by the biodiversity natural fauna studied extensively – this is where was born the theory of evolution. The amount of wildlife in the Galapagos Islands is quite impressive – No seals, penguins, seals, sharks, whales, turtles, tortoises, plus a large variety of birds. What makes the Galapagos Islands so special that wildlife is not afraid of humans – the animals to treat visitors as if they were just another animal, approach them with curiosity. There are plenty of concerns that the environment is being irrevocably damaged in the Galapagos Islands – If you visit, check the credentials of the travel agents responsible tourism.

The colonial city more beautiful and romantic South America can be found in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The fact that the city is not invaded by tourists not only increases the charm. Cartagena is well away from sources of conflict in Colombia and has long been a safe city to visit. Many now make a cruise port of call. While the beaches of the cities are dirty and agitated, the nearby Rosario Islands offer a perfect beach retreat.

Some of the most spectacular in South America are beautiful beaches in Tayrona National Park. The scenario could be described as a paradise for tropical beach empty, full of beautiful bays and coves. The fact that only one hotel (although many camping options) maintains the tourist hordes away – in Tayrona Park, you can experience a paradise without seeing a soul all day.

Many people travel to Venezuela for one reason – to visit Angel Falls. At 979 meters high, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the worlds. A flight over the falls is a spectacular experience, alternatively, by canoe or tours can be arranged to see the falls from close. The landscape in the Canaima National Park nearby is also very beautiful – this is where the last of the Mohicans film was shot.

See Chris’s South America travel website for more advice and details on highlights, airpasses and itineraries throughout the continent including details on the Galapagos Islands and more.

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