South America
Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in South America. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!
Continent Information
Continent
South America
Best Times to Visit
Varies by region, generally May to September for Andean regions, December to March for coastal areas
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani
Transportation
Buses, Domestic flights, Trains (limited), Boats (in Amazon regions)
UNESCO Sites
72
Currencies
Peruvian Sol (PEN), Colombian Peso (COP), Chilean Peso (CLP), Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Top Attractions
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
- Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Easter Island, Chile
- Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
- Amazon Rainforest
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
- Cusco, Peru
