South America: Updates & Travel

Travel in South America?
Updates South America

Travel in South America?

Endless white beaches, rugged glaciers, dense rainforests and active volcanoes. These natural wonders can all be found in South America. Together with the ancient indigenous cultures such as the Incas, the colonial past of the continent and the warm Spanish and Portuguese speaking population, South America has everything to offer for an impressive journey.
In the northwestern area of South America you can experience an extreme variety of cultures and nature.
Colombia alone has an enormous diversity of cultures, beautiful mountain landscapes, historic cities and tropical beaches.
Peru and Bolivia are countries with indigenous cultures such as the Incas. You can experience these at their purest in Cuzco and the famous ancient ruins of Machu Picchu.
In Venezuela you can find the Ángel waterfall, which, at almost a kilometer, is the highest waterfall in the world.
And then you have the relatively small country of Ecuador where you can find a great variety of nature. From active volcanoes to waterfalls and the jungle. The Guyanas, including the former Dutch colony of Suriname, are the smallest group of countries on the continent. Due to its colonial past, a great diversity of cultures can be found here. For example, cultures are mixed with Asian, African, Dutch and French elements.
Brazil is by far the largest country in South America, which consists largely of the Amazon rainforest with various untouched tribes. Due to the temperamental and colourful culture, there is always something to do in the Portuguese-speaking Brazilian cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, and you can also find peace and quiet on idyllic white beaches.
In the Southern Cone of South America, you will find the Patagonia area, which is a real must for the adventurer. Here you will find both vast plains and the impressive mountain peaks of the Andes. It is said that you can experience all types of climates here in one day. If you want to experience a little bit of Europe again, you should go to Buenos Aires in Argentina. The Spanish have left their footprint here. In addition, there is the city of Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, from where you can cross over to Antarctica.
If you speak a little Spanish or Portuguese, contact with the local population is one of the attractive aspects.
The South American temperament ensures that there is often more life in the brewery than in other parts of the world.
The impressive nature reserves are sometimes relatively close to each other (Amazon jungle and Andes mountains)
Experience nature in its most biodiverse and raw form in the Amazon region, hiking in the dry season or by boat in the rainy season. This largest tropical rainforest on earth is spread over no fewer than nine countries.
Trek through the high mountain peaks of the Andes and discover Lake Titicaca and the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, which was only discovered in the twentieth century. The Inca trail through the sacred valleys is one of the most famous and beautiful routes. Discover indigenous cultures such as the Incas and Uros in Peru and various tribes, such as the Yanomami in the Amazon region.
South America is one of the most musical continents. Dance the Brazilian Samba or melt away with the sensual music, Bossa nova. Go to Colombia for the most rhythmic salsa and to Argentina for the temperamental tango. Or experience the indigenous music from the Andes, Musica Folklorica, with the pan flute in the leading role.
South America has a beautiful collection of Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean sandy beaches. Catch a wave in Punto del Diablo (Uruguay) or party on the Ipanema beach (Brazil).
Dream away with the most mysterious mysteries, such as the Nazca lines in Peru, the staring Moai statues on Easter Island (see Chile) and the mountain Roraima in Venezuela.
Discover the always vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Stroll along the boulevard of Copacabana and dance to the samba in the favelas. Rio is a well-known hotspot, especially during carnival.
JoHotspots in South America
San Pedro de Atacama, desert village with excursion options to: the salt flats, steaming geysers and special rock landscapes (Chile).
Cuzco is the old Inca city where you can get lost for hours between the colorful markets and woolly alpacas & the old city of Arequipa (Peru).
Baños: known for its thermal springs, but also a beautiful area where many tourists go mountain biking, hiking, rafting and partying; Vilcabamba: western and modern place with a relaxed atmosphere and surrounded by beautiful landscapes (Ecuador).
Discover the always vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Stroll along the boulevard of Copacabana and dance to the samba in the favelas. Rio is a well-known hotspot, especially during carnival.
Choroni, popular beach destination (Venezuela).