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Brazil

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Argentina

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

Peru

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

Colombia

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

Chile

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

Ecuador

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

Paraguay

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

Suriname

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/South_America/Suriname/TravelGuide-Suriname.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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  Poor peoples, many hawkers, easy to get ripped off 


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

 154 Reviews  This is the classic place that all the tourists flock to. The buildings are tiny and thin, painted in odd, bright colors, seemingly randomly selected. The story is that this area, being by the docks... 

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The Glu Hotel

 1 Review and 213 Opinions  I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,... 

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Rio de Janeiro  

Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado

Christ The Redeemer, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro

 201 Reviews  As you stand at the feet of the Christ, you will be able to pick out other city landmarks such as Copacabana beach and the world-famous Maracana football stadium. Standing with outstretched arms,... 

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Copacabana Palace

 21 Reviews and 332 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

 45 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 241 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

 28 Reviews  This is very real and can be extremely dangerous if you don't take care. Most people will get mild symptoms including breathlesness and tiredness. The first day may also give you a headache and... 

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São Paulo  

Bus station (Rodoviaria Tiete)

Bus station (Rodoviaria Tiete), São Paulo

 17 Reviews  We are flying into Guarulhos in a few days time and are staying at the Novotel Sao Paulo Jaragua. Is it possible to reach the hotel by bus or metro if so do you have any details on how we do... 

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Santiago  

Cerro San Cristobal

Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago

 32 Reviews  Cerro San Cristóbal is a hill in northern Santiago. It is 880 meters above sea level therefore about 300 meters over Santiago. It was named after St Christopher by the Spanish conquistadors because of... 

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Bogotá  

La Candelaria and Downtown

La Candelaria and Downtown, Bogotá

 60 Reviews  For anyone interested in art, Museo Botero has to be very top of the list of things to do in Bogotá. The magnificent 208-piece collection was donated by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero... 

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Quito  

Colonial Quito

Colonial Quito, Quito

 169 Reviews  Construction of La Merced started in 1701 and the church was inaugurated in 1747. There had been an earlier church at the same site, but it was destroyed in an earthquake in 1660. Beside La Merced... 

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Machu Picchu  

Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu

 39 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  Another way to get to / from MVD if you are trying to come to/from Buenos Aires: Buquebus! It is fast, quiet, nice, easy way to relax between to important Capitol Cities... the time goes by quickly... 

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Galápagos Islands  

Diving and Snorkeling

Diving and Snorkeling, Galápagos Islands

 47 Reviews  The snorkeling along the edge of the lava flow at Sullivan Bay was excellent and we stayed in the water for 1.5 hours. We visited several great snorkeling locations during the cruise with M/S... 

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La Paz  

Valle De La Luna

Valle De La Luna, La Paz

 15 Reviews  This is one of the most amazing geological features I have seen. It ranks with the Fairy Chimneys of Cappodocia and Bryce Canyon (USA). Valley of the Moon is close to the centre of La Paz - only 7km... 

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 Lapataia is at the very end of the Panamerican Highway that will take you over 17.818 km from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and finally to Bahia Lapataia, where... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi Guys Recently booked out trip to south america for 5 months which we obviously cant wait for! Basically just looking to... 

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A: You could add Tayrona National Park in Colombia...its just amazing :) 

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El Corazón Mirando Al Sur

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 MIRANDO AL SUR Letra y música: Eladia Blázquez. Nací un barrio donde el lujo fue un albur por eso tengo el corazón mirando al sur. Mi viejo fue una abeja en la colmena, las manos limpias, el alma... 

2

a great continent !

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 I visited Southamerica many times in the last 30 years, mostly by cruiseships but also in a great vacation in Tierra del Fuego / Fireland. 

3

PERU - BOLIVIA - CHILE

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 I've got some interesting experiences in South America. I'd love to share with you the 17 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

4

Aqui tienen que ir, porque vale la pena !

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 You've got to come here, it's worth it !! Vous devez venir ici, parce que ca en vaut bien la peine !!  

5

Jumping Around South America!

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 Machu Picchu Always wanted to hike up that mountain overlooking the Incan ruins found by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Besides, Machu Picchu also won as one of the New Seven Wonders on 07/07/07...gotta... 

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