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Brazil

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Brazil/TravelGuide-Brazil.html

Peru

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Peru/TravelGuide-Peru.html

Argentina

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Argentina/TravelGuide-Argentina.html

Colombia

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Colombia/TravelGuide-Colombia.html

Ecuador

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Ecuador/TravelGuide-Ecuador.html

Chile

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Chile/TravelGuide-Chile.html

Venezuela

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Venezuela/TravelGuide-Venezuela.html

Bolivia

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Bolivia/TravelGuide-Bolivia.html

Uruguay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Uruguay/TravelGuide-Uruguay.html

Suriname

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/TravelGuide-Suriname.html

Paraguay

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Paraguay/TravelGuide-Paraguay.html

Guyana

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Guyana/TravelGuide-Guyana.html

Falkland Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Falkland_Islands/TravelGuide-Falkland_Islands.html

French Guiana

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/French_Guiana/TravelGuide-French_Guiana.html

Pro

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 The inhabitants are very friendly and ready to help with any problems. The nature of the people makes it easy to conclude good and close friendships. 


Con

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 Can Be Scary At Some Places 


In a nutshell

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 openmind mentality, fascinating culture, amazing landscapes 

 

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Buenos Aires  

La Boca

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 122 Reviews  I saw pictures of the colored houses in La Boca when I read the travel books, and so I took a taxi to that famed street of El Caminito. The taxi driver was very kind, but he looked very concerned... 

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Alvear Palace

 8 Reviews and 267 Opinions  Spent three nights there in April 05. My eyes roll to the back of my head when I think of their... 

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Rio de Janeiro  

Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado

Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro

 156 Reviews  A must in Rio is to see the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue. Towering over the city on Corcovado mountain 30 m high, it was finished in 1931. It is usually very busy here with tourists buying... 

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Copacabana Palace

 21 Reviews and 452 Opinions  A veritable Rio landmark, Copacabana Palace continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the most... 

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Lima  

District Of Miraflores

District Of Miraflores, Lima

 41 Reviews  Want to shop for things Peruvian or eat your lunch or dinner with a spectacular view? Larcomar is a shopping presinct designed to fit into the cliffs of Miraflores. From the street all you see is a... 

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JW Marriott Hotel Lima

 7 Reviews and 418 Opinions  We did not stay here, but it was pointed out to us as the hotel used for some of the VIPs that came... 

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Cusco  

Altitude Sickness - Soroche

Altitude Sickness - Soroche, Cusco

 30 Reviews  We flew from Lima at sea level to Puno at 4000 m and were taking Diamox and drinking lots of coca tea. We're both very fit - this is irrelevant with altitude sickness. Don't make the mistake of... 

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São Paulo  

Watch your back!

Watch your back!, São Paulo

 13 Reviews  São Paulo has its problems but is not different from any other big city all over the world... New York has 9/11, London 7/7 bombings, Madrid 3/11... I was born and raised in São Paulo, don't have a... 

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Bogotá  

La Candelaria - Downtown

La Candelaria - Downtown, Bogotá

 50 Reviews  A good way to spend the day in Bogota is to wander around here for the day. It is small enough to see in half a day depending on how much time you spend in the Churches/Museums but with all the cafes... 

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Galápagos Islands  

Diving and Snorkeling

Diving and Snorkeling, Galápagos Islands

 43 Reviews  After visiting the beach at Gardner Bay we went back to Cachalote for a quick change and then went to the panga again to go snorkelling at a small rocky island just off the coast. As we were all eager... 

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Quito  

Colonial Quito

Colonial Quito, Quito

 168 Reviews  The Monastery of San Diego is situated southwest of Centro Histórico. It is a lovely monastery from the 17th century, full of outstanding colonial religious art. There are works from both the Quito... 

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Santiago  

Cerro San Cristobal

Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago

 31 Reviews  A park, a stroll for lovers, and a big tourist destination Cerro San Cristobal offers some commanding views of the City. There is a funicular that takes you all the way up the hill to the statue. A... 

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Machu Picchu  

Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu

 33 Reviews  You will have to climb for a very narrow path, it will take you 45 minutes to 1 ½ hour to complete it and you will arrive to a plce where you will see and amazing landscape of Machu Picchu Citadel, it... 

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Montevideo  

Ferries/boat

Ferries/boat, Montevideo

 18 Reviews  It's possible to fly, of course, but I found the ferry to be a convenient and very pleasant alternative. Terminals in both cities are near the center, allowing you to avoid expensive and time... 

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La Paz  

Valle De La Luna

Valle De La Luna, La Paz

 15 Reviews  The Moon Valley, located in the small village of Mallasa about 10 kilometres southwest of La Paz, is a very unique landscape filled with rock formations that have been formed through thousands of... 

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