Top Destinations in South America |
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The South American continent has all the pre-requisites to become one of the top destinations of the world. There are innumerable tourist attractions here. In South America you can find some of the breathtaking natural wonders like natural exotic beaches, rocky mountain ranges and dense forests. The continent also boasts of a rich and colorful cultural heritage that is revealed through numerous historical and cultural landmarks scattered throughout the continent. |
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One of the must see places in South America is the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage site, this island of volcanic archipelago origin remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the course of centuries, animal and plant life from all over the American continent and world reached the islands and gradually evolved into new forms, many species that are found here are found nowhere else on earth. The stunning endemic creatures such as the giant tortoise and the sea iguana are the animals found only on the Galapagos. “The Origin of Species”, by Charles Darwin was based on observations made on the Galapagos Islands.
Machu Picchu in Peru is set atop a 1200 foot winding road which leads to the legendary Lost City of the Incas. Machu Picchu is an untouched Inca city of startling beauty sprawled across a remote 8,000 foot ridge. Here the ancient citadel straddles the saddle of a high mountain with steep terraced slopes falling away to the fast-flowing Urubamba River. Soaring on the top is Huayna Picchu where green jungle peaks provide the backdrop for the whole majestic scene. Rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu meaning ‘Old Peak’ in Quechua, was thought to be a sanctuary for the preparation of priestesses and brides for the Inca nobility. Patagonia is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling places of the world; it includes parts of South Argentina as well as South Chile. The name Patagonia means ‘Land of the Big Feet’, it is a virtual paradise for the tourist with unimaginable landscapes. The main attractions are whale watching in Puerto Madryn, visiting Ushuaia (the southernmost city of the world) and hiking in Torres del Paine national park. Chilean Patagonia offers all the dramatic landscape one would expect from the world’s land’s end. Here the South American continent gives way to sudden increase of islands, glaciers, icebergs and mountains. It is truly one of Mother Nature’s grand finales. You have see the spectacular the Torres del Paine mountain range, the Cuernos del Paine; the fascinating waterfalls of Salto Chico and Salto Grande; Glaciers like the Grey, Pingo, del Frances and Dickson; The mesmerizing lakes - the Pehoe, Nordenskjold, Sarmiento, Pingo and Dicksons; and finally the Verde and Azul lagoons. Then also in South America there is the Lake Titicaca, one has to see it to believe its attractiveness. Situated at over 3800 meters above sea level a tour at Titicaca is definitely an unforgettable experience for any visitor. When visiting Lake Titicaca, you can stay in the town of Puno, which is on the Peruvian side of the lake. The town itself is an interesting place as it is the capital of folklore of Peru. It also has a beautiful old cathedral, and it is close to many attractions of Peru like the Macchu Picchu or the town of Cusco. The Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt lake in Bolivia is also in South America, the beautiful Fish Island or Isla Pescada gives a wonderful disparity with the salt lake. The salt lake goes on in the Atacama Desert at the border of Chile, having geysers, the red and green lake, hot baths and a never ceasing tranquility.
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