Guide to South America
Planning for a travelling trip can be a crazy stress when it really doesn’t have to be. There are transportation methods to book, hotels to find – that won’t leave you bankrupt – absolutely tonnes of things to get sorted before you jet off. Making sure that you pack everything into your trip to ensure you truly get your money’s worth can be a bit of a gamble, so we’ve taken the effort out of it for you, here are our top five places to visit in South America:Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, we’d definitely recommend visiting Rio de Janeiro. Its beautiful landscapes and hilltop views would be the perfect place to woo the person you love: especially if you are planning on proposing any time soon. This patch of paradise is also set to be the site for the 2016 Olympic games – get there before everyone else beats you to it! Must-see places include Corcovado Mountain and the Rio markets.
Cusco – Peru
If you’re after somewhere that’s bursting with character and lots of culture to soak up, Cusco is the place for you. Take a wander around its lavishly historic centre: beautiful architecture, quaint fountains and absolutely droves of restaurants to sate you after all the exploring. Don’t leave without a visit to both the church of Santa Domingo and the Qoriacancha palace – you’ll understand when you see them.
Sao Paulo – Brazil
If tradition and history doesn’t really do it for you, get a little more metropolitan by visiting the largest city in all of South America: Sao Paulo. For modern architecture, slick bars and eateries, with the chicest of boutiques, give this place a look. If you want to get back into the history of Brazil, there are plenty of world class museums and tours that you can join – have a look online before visiting to book in advance and save some money.
Cartagena – Columbia
To get away from all the hustle and bustle, take a stroll around the divine fishing village of Cartagena. Situated on the Caribbean coast, you can while away a blissful day in its centre – get some authentic fish for lunch in one of its restaurants and then watch the sun go down at the beachfront in the evening. This is a great place to visit if you’re an older traveller who prefers to take it a little slow.
Foz do Iguacu – Brazil
Our ultimate place to visit in South America has to be Foz do Iguacu. If you haven’t seen it before: get Googling pronto – you won’t be able to get it out of your head. Out of this world scenery of waterfalls and natural landscapes: even spot howler monkeys and jaguars in the depths of the forests. If you can get to this place: do it. We’re jealous just thinking about it. Look into finding a tour guide; you don’t want to fall into the path of a dangerous predator on your own!
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