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25 July, 20193 minute read

Six sights of South America

In South America there is an array of exotic environments and exhilarating cultures to be discovered. No place is quite the same as the next, which makes for a holiday that is full of exciting possibilities. The only daunting part can be deciding where to start, so to provide some guidance here are seven destinations you will want to experience.

The Galapagos Islands

Located just off the west coast of South America, the Galapagos Islands are best known for being where Charles Darwin carried out the studies that helped to shape his theories on natural selection. It will come as no surprise that there is a plethora of vibrant wildlife to see, with everything from the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoises, which can weigh up to 400kg, to the unique marine iguanas which forage in the sea, the charismatic (and rather bizarre) looking red throated frigatebirds and the fabulous blue-footed boobies.

Mexico’s Mayan Trail

Mexico is spirited with the historical wonder of its Mayan heritage. There are the ceremonial pyramids of Chichen Itza and astonishing artefacts that cast a presence of ancient communities amongst striking natural scenery. Walking the Mayan trail and passing through exciting areas such as Mexico City, Monte Alban and Palenque takes you back in time to previous civilisations.

Chile

Situated between the Andes mountains and Pacific Ocean, Chile is a skinny stretch of vast landscapes, ranging from the peaceful, wildlife embellished greenery of Torres del Paine National Park, to the desolate Atacama Desert, and cultural bustle of Santiago city, distanced with snow topped mountains. Within each of these awaits a multitude of experiences.

Panama Canal Cruise

The Panama Canal is most definitely a highlight of Southern America. Its waters reach all the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific on a 48 mile route that passes through places such as Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco and Cartagena. On your cruise, stop for visits along the way and you’ll capture the essence of the continent.

The Ecuadorian Amazon

The Amazon is full of mysteries; a host to much of the world’s undiscovered flora and fauna. It provides a fascinating destination to visit, allowing people to truly escape the rest of the world for a while. The Ecuadorian Amazon in particular is so exotically embellished with birds, fish and strange species such as the giant river otter, that you’ll never see the world in quite the same way after.

The Footsteps of the Incas

The Inca Empire was once the largest of pre-Columbian America and is an important part of South America's historical identity. Due to the empire being based in Peru this is where you will find much of its remnants to this day, including the infamous mountain-top city ruins of Machu Picchu. This fascinating site, bathed in mists of orange cloud, will leave you speechless.

South America is a vast and diverse continent, full of wonder, wildlife, culture and history. For more information get in touch with us today.

Image of blog author Jenny Chaplin

Jenny’s passion for culture and wildlife has taken her across the world. Favourite experiences so far have included snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef, sailing on the Ganges in Varanasi, hiking through Norway and spending many hours on safari in Kenya and India spotting a menagerie of wonderful creatures.

Jenny | About the author
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