Must See Places In South America

Set between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and thepre-Columbian ruin is the scared symbols of the Inca
South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the land ofEmpire. Constructed, during 1430 AD, this ruin was
attractions. This continent can also be referred as thedeclared UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year
land of superlatives. The continent is the home to1983. Situated on a mountain ridge, Machu Picchu was
Amazon, The world’s biggest rainforest, Angel Falls,made in the traditional Inca style.
the world’s tallest waterfall, and Patagonia &Salar de Uyuni: Salar de Uyuni, largest salt flat in the
Tierra del Fuego, the frozen landscapes. While theworld is one of the major attractions in Bolivia. 3,656
Remote islands like Galapagos Islands, Easter Islandmeters above the sea level, it is located near the peak
and Fernando de Noronha are great attractions ofof the Andes. Salar de Uyuni is at present a dried hill
South America, the pristine beaches in Brazil'swith enormous cacti. In this site you can explore tourist
Northeastern region also have their own magic.areas like Bloques de Sal, Salt-mining area, Laguna
Apart from breathtaking natural attractions, SouthColorada, Laguna Celeste, Valles de Rocas, Train
America treasures ruins of ancient civilizations. MachuGraveyard and Laguna Hedionda.
Picchu and other Inca cities are fine examples ofLake Titicaca: This fascinating lake is located between
these. One can also explore the Serra da Capivara,Bolivia and Peru. Tourists throng to this lake each and
the oldest rock paintings or admire the modernevery year. 3800 meters above sea level, a tour to
architecture of Brasilia. While traveling to Souththis lake will be an unforgettable experience for you.
America, do not miss out the chance to take part inThis lake was once the sacred place for the Inca
colorful festivities.  Some of the most remarkablecivilization.
names in this context include Rio’s Carnival, theAngel Falls: The highest waterfall in the world is located
Vendimia festival and Belem’s Cirio de Nazare, etc.in the Canaima National Park. Situated in Venezuela,
Featuring all these fascinating attractions, Souththis waterfall was declared as a UNESCO World
America continues to allure visitors like no other placeHeritage site.
on the earth.Other must see places in South America are Amazon,
South America, the southern continent of theNazca Lines, Peru, Cartagena, Colombia, Patagonia,
Americas, covers about 3.5% of world’s total landEaster Island, Rio de Janeiro, Galapagos Archipelago,
area that is approx 17,840,000 square kilometers. It isSantiago, Iguazu Falls of Argentina a, Tierra del Fuego,
surrounded by Pacific Ocean to the west and north,The Great Blue Hole, Los Katios National Park
the Atlantic to the east, North America and theColombia, Buck Island Reef National Monument, US
Caribbean Sea to the northwest. South AmericaVirgin Islands, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve,
consists of 15 countries. The continent has a populationCosta Rica, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, La
of approx 371,090,000.Antigua Guatemala, Placencia Beach Belize,
Machu Picchu, Peru: Machu Picchu, the fortress city ofHuacachina and Historic Centre of Salvador.
the Incas is situated 8,000 feet above sea level. This