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A crumbling terracotta wall in colonial Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.

South america travel guide

Wrought iron and glass doorway to a Victorian era greenhouse with a white marble balcony leading to a tropical atrium.
A steaming bowl of soup and spoon sitting on a white marble top table.
An antique looking café in Buenos Aires with black and white checkered floor and framed photos lining the walls, empty wine bottles, tables with customers and long bright windows.
A vibrant and colorful street in the Palermo SoHo neighborhood of Buenos Aires lined with cars and trees that enclose the cobblestone street.

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Manifesting travel to South America? Your vision board may be filled with stunning visuals like the towering Andes Mountains, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Mendoza's rolling wine country or the lush rainforests in the Amazon. Beautiful cities like Buenos Aires, Cartagena and the seaside Rio de Janeiro are flanked by stunning mountains and grassy prairies. Maybe you're an adventure traveler and want to visit the vast lakes and glaciers in Patagonia, the Galapagos Islands or the Tierra del Fuego. Or maybe you just want to drink Malbec, eat wood-fired meat and dance the tango. Whatever it is that stokes your curiosity about South American travel, trust it. 

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A cobblestone street lined wit crumbling colonial style buildings tht slope down to the sea with a view of the ocean in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. ©AlonzoWright

Colonia del sacramento

Uruguay

The best things to do in South America range from Mother Nature and ancient civilizations to food and wine. Full of natural wonders, it's the place to go for once-in-a-lifetime wilderness experiences like hiking glaciers and kayaking in Patagonia, the incredible wildlife encounters at the Galapagos, or skiing in the Chilean Andes. The Mendoza grape harvest is in March, and you can pair that robust Malbec with one of the many exquisite meals by iconic chefs like Francis Mallmann in Argentina, Virgilio Martinez in Peru, and Alex Atala in Brazil. If Machu Picchu is on your bucket list, you can reach the temple in the clouds by hiking the Inca Trail, taking a bus or train.

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An antique Model T convertible car painted black, sits on a cobblestone street under a sprawling tree

South America is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on the region and activities you want to do. Places like the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes mountains create their own unique weather patterns and during the rainy season, they can experience transportation disruptions. While countries like Colombia and Venezuela tend to have seasonal similarities to North America, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay are flipped. It's best to research specific countries and the month you plan to go before you book.

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A colonial village in South America with cobblestone streets, lanterns and vibrant building and facades.

The best places to visit in South America are so different from each other because the continent is so diverse. Patagonia, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, the Andes and Tierra del Fuego are the best places to visit for nature lovers. Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru, Buenos Aires and Mendoza in Argentina, Rio and the many Brazilian beaches are all some of the best places to go in South America.

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A green bottle of Finca Gabriel wine sits opened and chilling in an ice bucket in a Buenos Aires café.

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