The diverse cultures of South America and the vast outdoors make it the perfect destination for travelers looking to explore incredibly diverse cultures.
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, Iguazu Falls, Machu Picchu, and Patagonia.
South America consists of seventeen counties:
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.
Choosing Bogota Colombia, as a vacation destination might be out of the question for some people. For us, it was a long time coming. For years, Colombia has been deemed off-limits based on the US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs travel advisories and public perception. Sadly, public perception stems from the Pablo Escobar days…
Villa de Leyva’s Casa Terracota is an architectural marvel that took the artist and environmental activist Octavio Mendoza 20 years to complete. The locals call it “Casa de Flintstones,” an unusual house made entirely of clay. Coming in at a whopping 5,400 square feet, Villa de Leyva’s Casa Terracota is the world’s most significant piece…
Hailed as one of Colombia’s most significant architectural accomplishments, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is one of the most stunning and unusual cathedrals you will ever visit. From the moment you walk down the pathway leading to the tunnels, you know you are about to experience something inspiring. It’s dark, wet, mysterious, and reminiscent of…
Since I saw the photos of Hotel Del Salto at Tequendama Falls, I have wanted to visit this allegedly haunted hotel. Colombia was already on the list, and I chose Bogota explicitly to see this, once a hotel, now a museum. Besides the obvious reasons, such as being directly opposite a huge waterfall, the hotel…
Iguazu Falls are to waterfall enthusiasts what Versailles is to palace enthusiasts. It’s the mecca of all waterfalls, covering 1.7 miles across three countries: Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Even if waterfalls aren’t your thing, visiting is a bucket-list experience for anyone. There is something heavenly about walking under or over such a breathtaking wonder of…
Where to stay in Quito, Ecuador, can be an overwhelming decision. Quito, Ecuador, is the gateway to the Galapagos Islands. Most people fly through. However, this is a mistake! Quito might not be a modern-day Jurassic Park, but it’s the first city to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Quito is Ecuador’s capital and…
Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits at an altitude of 2,850 meters in the Andean foothills. Built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, which contains churches and other structures of the 16th and 17th centuries. Two examples are the cathedral in Plaza Grande square and the ultra-ornate Compaia…
The Red Room Bogota is one of the bars in Bogota that we were fortunate enough to experience. I will post a review on all the places that we ate and drank in Bogota, Colombia, but the Red Room Bogota deserves its own article – even if just for the photos. This post may contain…
I know a lot of people who’ve been to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Everyone who has been to Brazil gets excited when describing it, especially when they talk about Brazilian food. The downside is Brazil has a reputation for being unsanitary and dangerous. So, let’s talk about taking advantage of everything that Brazil has to…
Colonia Uruguay, otherwise known as Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay, is a small city in southwestern Uruguay. One of the oldest towns, it faces Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is easily accessible. Almost every seasoned traveler visiting Buenos Aires will take on a trip to Uruguay. Whether it’s to check out the art deco buildings, colonial homes,…