
Travel To South America with Brit on the Move ™
With over twenty years of experience, Brit on the Move offers exclusive insight into travel throughout South America.
The diverse cultures of South America and the vast outdoors make it the perfect destination for travelers looking to explore incredibly diverse cultures.
South America is often referred to as Latin America. Home to the world’s biggest rainforest and the largest river – The Amazon. South America is also home to other marvels, such as the world’s tallest waterfall Angel Falls and the largest Iguaçu Falls.
This continent is filled with ancient history, which makes it a great place to visit. If you are a history buff, you will be in heaven if you visit Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, and Tiwanaku. Furthermore, South America’s landscapes are some of the most beautiful in the world.
The most popular attractions on the continent are Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, the Galápagos Islands, Iguaçu Falls, Machu Picchu, and Patagonia.

South America consists of twelve counties:
The countries included are Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Guyana and Suriname.
Nevertheless, city life on this continent is also unique! Buenos Aires and Mendoza are two areas in Argentina where you can find authentic food culture. In addition, Medellin is becoming a foodie destination in its own right!
Have you ever thought about traveling off the beaten track? In Bolivia, you can trek the Inca Trail. In Chile, you can explore the Atacama Desert; in Peru, you can explore the Uyuni Salt Flats. South America is full of exciting and new experiences. Lastly, South America offers Andean peaks, the Amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, colonial towns, and some of the world’s most famous beaches.
If you travel to South America, you will be amazed by the diverse cultures you encounter and the amazing experiences each country offers.
Check out these random facts about travel to South America:
- There are 12 countries in South America.
- The biggest country in South America is Brazil, and Brazil is only slightly smaller than North America.
- The smallest country is Suriname and it is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
- More than 433 million people live on the continent of South America.
- The Amazon River runs through South America.
- Lake Titicaca is the biggest lake and it is shared by Bolivia and Peru)
- The world’s largest coffee producer is Brazil.
- There are two landlocked countries in South America: Paraguay and Bolivia.
- Most of the South American people are Catholics (90%) but there are various other religions.
COLOMBIA
Hotel Del Salto at Tequendama Falls – Colombia
Villa de Leyva – Casa Terracota
The Five Best Bogota Restaurants and Bars
Cilantro Margarita Recipe – Bogotá Colombia
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá – Bogotá, Colombia
The Red Room Bogota Colombia
BRAZIL
Iguazu Falls – Brazil vs. Argentina – Which Side Is Better?
Rio de Janeiro Brazil – The Complete Guide
ARGENTINA
Travel to Argentina – What You Need to Know
How To Get To Colonia Uruguay from Argentina
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