10 Best Places To Visit In  South America

27 JULY, 2023

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Machu Picchu is one of the most intriguing destinations in the world. It is a site of ancient Inca ruins located 50 miles from Cuzco, Peru. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

machu picchu, peru

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When you're in Brazil, you must visit this iconic monument and Rio De Janeiro's most popular tourist destination. It is 98 feet tall. It offers a breathtaking view.

christ the redeemer, brazil

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Iguazu Falls is on the Brazil-Argentina border. Admire the natural beauty here. It is the world's largest broken waterfall with 275 separate cascades.

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Located in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, these beautiful and pristine Galapagos islands are a must visit for nature lovers. It also has unique flora and fauna.

galapagos island, ecuador

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Torres Del Paine National Park is located in the Chilean Patagonia region. You can spot the Paine mountains, glaciers, rivers and more. A must visit for outdoor enthusiasts.

torres del paine national park, chile

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Amazon is the largest tropical forest on Earth, with highest density of plant and animal species anywhere. Most of the rainforest is located in Brazil, with chunks in Peru & Colombia.

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Cusco in Peru was once the heart of the Incan empire. Its ruins are prime examples of exceptional Incan engineering. Popular attractions include the Temple of the Sun, the Cusco Cathedral and more.

cusco, peru

Angel Falls is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. Water cascades more than 950 metres down Auyantepu Mountain into the Rio Kerepacupai Meru.

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Easter Island is located 2000 miles from central Chile. It is the most isolated inhabited island. This island has 1,500-year-old volcanic rock sculptures "Moai" carved by early Polynesian inhabitants.

easter island, chile

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Lençóis Maranhese National Park is a protected area on Brazil's north Atlantic coast. It's known for its vast desert landscape of tall, white sand dunes & rainwater lagoons.

lençóis maranhenses national park, brazil