Why travel to South America? The continent has some of the
worlds friendliest people, and attractions to suit all tastes.
Here are some ideas with regards to just a few of South
America's amazingly diverse travel highlights.
Iguassu Falls is on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and
Argentina. For many this is South America’s number 1 travel
highlight. The roaring waterfalls are truly enormous in size -
try to visit during the wet season for the most impressive
panoramic views. There’s also good birdwatching and jungle
lodges in nearby Argentina.
Argentina’s (and indeed Chile’s) Patagonia region is a
beautiful land of lakes and mountains. This area is an outdoor
enthusiasts dream, with excellent hiking, fishing, rafting,
horseback riding and other outdoor activities being possible.
The region is huge, and highly varied: Bariloche id popular for
golf, fishing and trekking; El Calafate offers some bleakly
beautiful landscapes and stunning glaciated National Parks; and
the Valdes Peninsula is a great region for spotting wildlife
such as seals, sea lions and whales.
Peru’s Nazca Lines date back to 900 BC it is believed. These
incredible lines are of images etched into the desert – from the
air it’s best to spot the various sketchings. Images are found
of various animals, including birds, dos, monkeys and spiders.
It’s asll shrouded in mystery, and no-one really knows how the
drawings got there.
Ecuador is an immensely biodiverse country, and it’s
rainforests are some of the most easily accessible in South
America. Ecuador’s Amazon region has the pick of luxury jungle
lodges, where activities offered to tourists usually include
rainforest tours, piranha fishing, wildlife watching,
birdwatching, night time caiman watching tours and more.
Elsewhere in Ecuador, Mindo also has some great jungle lodges
and is one of South America’s top birdwatching destinations.
One of the most beautiful and romantic colonial cities in South
America is undoubtedly Cartagena, in Colombia. The fact that the
city is still not overrun with tourists simply adds to the
charm. Cartagena is well away from Colombia’s trouble spots, and
has long been a safe city to visit. Many cruise ships now make a
regular port of call – and visitors are enthralled by the
cobbled streets and beautiful plazas and monuments dating from
the colonial times. While the cities beaches are rather unclean
and hectic, the nearby Rosario Islands offer a perfect beach
retreat.
Some of South America’s most amazing white sand beaches are
found at Park Tayrona. The landscape could be described as an
empty tropical beach paradise, full of beautiful bays and coves.
The fact that there is only one hotel (though lots of camping
options) keeps the tourist hordes away – at Park Tayrona you can
experience a paradise without seeing another soul all day.
Many people travel to Venezuela for just one reason – to visit
the waterfall of Angel Falls. At 979 metres in height, Angel
Falls is the worlds highest. A flight over Angel falls is a
quite spectacular experience, or alternatively canoe trips can
be arranged to see the falls at close quarters. The landscape in
nearby Canaima National Park is also quite beautiful – this is
where the Last of the Mohicans film was shot.
South America's immense diversity means a truly memorable
holiday is possible for all.
About the Author: Chris lives in Colombia and writes various
online travel guides. See http://www.bigtravelweb.com for tips
on travel to South America and advice on all these destinations,
and more.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=251246&ca=Travel
worlds friendliest people, and attractions to suit all tastes.
Here are some ideas with regards to just a few of South
America's amazingly diverse travel highlights.
Iguassu Falls is on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and
Argentina. For many this is South America’s number 1 travel
highlight. The roaring waterfalls are truly enormous in size -
try to visit during the wet season for the most impressive
panoramic views. There’s also good birdwatching and jungle
lodges in nearby Argentina.
Argentina’s (and indeed Chile’s) Patagonia region is a
beautiful land of lakes and mountains. This area is an outdoor
enthusiasts dream, with excellent hiking, fishing, rafting,
horseback riding and other outdoor activities being possible.
The region is huge, and highly varied: Bariloche id popular for
golf, fishing and trekking; El Calafate offers some bleakly
beautiful landscapes and stunning glaciated National Parks; and
the Valdes Peninsula is a great region for spotting wildlife
such as seals, sea lions and whales.
Peru’s Nazca Lines date back to 900 BC it is believed. These
incredible lines are of images etched into the desert – from the
air it’s best to spot the various sketchings. Images are found
of various animals, including birds, dos, monkeys and spiders.
It’s asll shrouded in mystery, and no-one really knows how the
drawings got there.
Ecuador is an immensely biodiverse country, and it’s
rainforests are some of the most easily accessible in South
America. Ecuador’s Amazon region has the pick of luxury jungle
lodges, where activities offered to tourists usually include
rainforest tours, piranha fishing, wildlife watching,
birdwatching, night time caiman watching tours and more.
Elsewhere in Ecuador, Mindo also has some great jungle lodges
and is one of South America’s top birdwatching destinations.
One of the most beautiful and romantic colonial cities in South
America is undoubtedly Cartagena, in Colombia. The fact that the
city is still not overrun with tourists simply adds to the
charm. Cartagena is well away from Colombia’s trouble spots, and
has long been a safe city to visit. Many cruise ships now make a
regular port of call – and visitors are enthralled by the
cobbled streets and beautiful plazas and monuments dating from
the colonial times. While the cities beaches are rather unclean
and hectic, the nearby Rosario Islands offer a perfect beach
retreat.
Some of South America’s most amazing white sand beaches are
found at Park Tayrona. The landscape could be described as an
empty tropical beach paradise, full of beautiful bays and coves.
The fact that there is only one hotel (though lots of camping
options) keeps the tourist hordes away – at Park Tayrona you can
experience a paradise without seeing another soul all day.
Many people travel to Venezuela for just one reason – to visit
the waterfall of Angel Falls. At 979 metres in height, Angel
Falls is the worlds highest. A flight over Angel falls is a
quite spectacular experience, or alternatively canoe trips can
be arranged to see the falls at close quarters. The landscape in
nearby Canaima National Park is also quite beautiful – this is
where the Last of the Mohicans film was shot.
South America's immense diversity means a truly memorable
holiday is possible for all.
About the Author: Chris lives in Colombia and writes various
online travel guides. See http://www.bigtravelweb.com for tips
on travel to South America and advice on all these destinations,
and more.
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=251246&ca=Travel
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