travel guide to
South America
Here is what you need to know: South America Travel Guide
South America is a destination made for outdoor lover and culture enthusiast. It has some of the best hike in the world, host the highest summit on the Americas and homed the longest mountain on earth.
But not only, the largest waterfalls, the biggest salt flats, 2nd deepest canyon, all are located in South America.
If you are a beach lover, North of South America will be for you, and if you prefer cities, there are both cute and historical one as well as huge metropole.
In terms of languages, the whole continent speaks Spanish except for Brazil that speaks Portuguese.
One world wonder is awaiting you in Peru, the Machu Picchu and the mysterious Moai of the Easter island are within reach of Chile’s coast.
About
South America is the 4th biggest continent on earth with an area of 17 840 000 km².Â
It is home to approx. 423 million people making it the 5th most populated continent.Â
Most of the population living nowadays in South America are mixed between European and locals. Pure blood locals from indigenous tribe are rare to meet.
Most of the population are leaving along the Eastern and Western coast.
Located in the south Hemisphere, remember that European summer is their winter. Seasons are switched.
What to expect?
Nature:Â Bolivia is the first destination that come in mind with the Salar de Uyuni, the biggest salt flats on earth. Exploring it require a super cool 4×4 adventure over 3 days.
Hike:Â Patagonia (south part of Argentina and Chile) is the place to go. El Chalten in Argentina has stunning 1-day hike and Torres del Paine (Chile) offers a 5-days or 10-days treks with its national park.
Wildlife: Ushuaia (Argentina) is the place to go to visit two species of Penguins in one time, Puerto Madlyn (Argentina) is another place where Penguins and Wales can be seen.
Food: The best food is supposed to be found in Lima (Peru) where all type of local cuisine as well as international can be tasted.
Nightlife: Buenos Aires (Argentina) is an amazing and quite safe place to be for some of the best nightlife in South America.
Beach: Brazil has 7Â 491km of coastline, in which hundreds of beaches are. Some of our favourite are the one in Jericoacoara and Florianopolis.
Layback: Uruguay has the best vibe to relax and chill. Punta del Diablo is an amazing fisherman village where you can experience the local culture or surf your way on some cool wave.
