Surviving South America: My Harrowing Journey and Why I’m Done with XHS Misinformation
My spending habits completely unraveled in South America, and I need help! Despite saving for months, my friends and I were truly taken for a ride. Even though we did our research beforehand, the online guides didn’t quite match reality, and there were some new scams that were nearly impossible to guard against 😤.
➡ Based on this experience of navigating pitfalls, I’ve compiled a practical travel guide for South America, complete with itinerary suggestions, hoping it will be a valuable resource for everyone!
➡ Remember to review it before you leave! If you can’t memorize everything, save it and read it at your leisure!
【South America Weather & Outfit Guide for March-May】
📌March: 15-30°C
📌April: 10-25°C
📌May: 5-20°C
📌Short-sleeve T-shirts, light long-sleeve shirts, light jackets, and windbreakers
📌Light long pants, jeans, sneakers, and casual shoes
📌Sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and scarves
📱【Common Apps for Traveling in South America】
🗺Google Maps: For navigation, public transportation routes, and walking directions.
🚘Uber: A reliable ride-hailing service available in major cities.
💬Google Translate: Supports offline translation, perfect for overcoming language barriers.
🏨Booking: For hotel and homestay reservations, complete with detailed user reviews.
🍚TripAdvisor: Check out reviews of attractions, restaurants, and hotels.
☁AccuWeather: Provides detailed weather forecasts to help you plan your days.
🤔【Travel Tips for South America】
⚠️Tip 1: South America is a hiker’s paradise, so comfortable hiking shoes and outdoor gear like windbreakers are essential.
⚠️Tip 2: In areas like salt flats, where shade is scarce and sunlight is intense, sun protection (especially physical sun protection) is crucial.
⚠️Tip 3: The facilities in the Brazilian Amazon region are quite basic. For a more comfortable experience, consider the Peruvian side 😉.
⚠️Tip 4: While the voltage in Chile is 220V, the power outlets are unique, featuring a single row of three equally spaced cylindrical prongs.
⚠️Tip 5: Some attractions in Peru, such as the ancient city of Cusco, are above 3400 meters.
Tourists should avoid strenuous activities, get plenty of sleep, avoid alcohol, and not overeat.
🚗【A South American Travel Route That Avoids Pitfalls】
D1: One-day tour of São Paulo
D2: One-day tour of Rio de Janeiro
D3: Iguazu (Brazil side) – Bird Park + Dam
D4: Iguazu (Argentina side) – Boat Tour
D5: Buenos Aires
D6: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park + End of the World Train
D7: El Calafate
D8: Moreno Glacier
D9: Cross the border, arrive in Puerto Natales
D10: Torres del Paine National Park
D11: Santiago
D12: Santiago – Easter Island
D13: Easter Island
D14: Easter Island – Santiago
D15: Santiago – Cusco
D16: Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
D17: Machu Picchu
D18: Lima
D19: Lima – Iquitos
D20: Amazon Rainforest
D21: Iquitos – Lima
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