South America

South America, where to travel

South America, one of the 7 continents and the fourth largest, is quite significant in terms of area, with its 17.8 million. km², most of which is located south of the equator. South America is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean and is connected to North America at the Panamá in Central America.

Wineyard in Maipo Valley Chile

Wineyard in Maipo Valley Chile

South America has a mixed landscape with giant rivers, rainforest, desert and high mountains. The 6570 km long Amazon River runs through the Amazon Jungle. The river basin covers an enormous area of ​​8 million. km². The Andes stretch all the way from north to south of the continent. Altitude reaches 6959 meters at Aconcagua in Argentina and down to 105 meters below ground level also in Argentina. The Atacama desert in Chile is the driest place on the planet.

Iguazu waterfalls, Argentina and Brazil

Iguazu waterfalls, Argentina and Brazil

The population is in 2016 422.5 million, which is far from being densely populated compared to Asia’s 4.4 billion people. Here, in fact, space for amazing travel experiences is also “off the beaten path”, where all the others go in hiding, only they are many enough.

The countries of South America are listed below.

A continent that is home to more than 400 million people.

South America consists of 12 countries—Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname—plus an overseas department of France called French Guiana

(Traveltalk has so far written about the following Sout America countries:

Travel descriptions and travel tips are added continuously.

As a travel destination, there are gigantic opportunities to experience,  from the world’s largest rainforests in Brazil to mountains that reach close to 7000 meters. From a metropolis like Brasilia to evolutionary important islands like Charles Darwin’s Galapagos Islands to the world’s largest desert in Chile. From The Iguazu waterfalls in Argentina and Brazil incredible waterfalls in Brazil to the highest in Venezuela, Angel Falls at 979 meters!

Galapagos giant tortoise

Galapagos giant tortoise

Add to that the opportunity to explore and learn about ancient great cultures like the Incas and see South America’s growth locomotives such as Sao Paolo, Rio De Janeiro, Brasilia, and enjoy countless beach resorts when the many impressions and dust are shaken.

All the countries Traveltalk.travel covers

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Travel Inspiration for South America

An evening drink overlooking the sea (Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay)

Uruguay, a safe and sophisticated country in South America

Uruguay, the lush and safe country to visit in South America Uruguay is somewhat hidden between Brazil and Argentina. Uruguay is below the tropical zone and has four seasons. The average high summer temperature is 82 degrees F, which cools down to 63 F at night. The average winter temperature is 57 degrees F, cooling to 43 F at night.
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Peru from Lake Titicaca to the Ruins of Ollantaytambo.Machu Picchu ,Peru

Peru from Lake Titicaca to the Ruins of Ollantaytambo

Peru from Lake Titicaca to the Ruins of Ollantaytambo Peru from Lake Titicaca to the Ruins of Ollantaytambo. The amazing country traveled from North to South. Machu Picchu, we all know or should know for its sheer magican history. If there is a place in South America overflowing with incredible ruins of ancient civilizations and the wealth of fascinating and
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patagonia-argentina

Argentina – the travel experience

Argentina – what to see and do The Iguazu Falls The world’s largest waterfall system, the Iguazu Falls, is located in the Argentine province of Misiones, alongside Parana, Brazil. The waterfalls divide the Iguazu River into the upper and lower parts of the river, which runs mainly through Brazil; Most of the current waterfalls are in Argentina. The absolutely breathtaking
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Chile

Chile, from Patagonia to the valleys of Maipo.

Chile, from Patagonia to the valleys of Maipo, is an amazing country to visit. Chile in South America totally reflects the possible beauty of nature. The country is very well known for its extreme nature. It has an unusual geography of extreme areas which means geysers, mountains, beaches, forests, and volcanoes. Each region of this country has its beauty from
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Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls in Venezuela, the highest waterfall in the world

Angel Falls in Venezuela, a UNESCO protected highest waterfall in the world Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world.  This is true trip-of-a-lifetime stuff, and right now you’ll have it pretty much all to yourself due to the crisis in the country, but with a guided tour this true adventure is still on the plate after
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Brasilien. Purple sunset over the brazilian rainforest in the Amazon region

The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest is the lung of our planet. The Amazon rainforest in Brazil and other South American countries is the world’s largest lung for the air we breathe and our collectively most important access to oxygen produced above the water surface. 20% comes from the Amazon. The other 80% is produced by microorganisms in the oceans around us. The
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Machu Picchu in Peru. Seven wonders of the world

Machu Picchu in Peru, a traveler’s adventure like no other

Machu Picchu in Peru, the hidden kingdom of the Inca civilization The Incas kingdom in Peru and other South American countries were already very well established when the Spaniards announced their arrival in South America in the 16th century. At its peak, there were 15 mills. inhabitants. In other words, the Incas had created a gigantic kingdom, especially with the
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