Ultimate South America Travel Guide: Top Destinations & Tips 2023

Must-visit magical continent in a lifetime! Essential route covering 4 countries
✨Hello, ladies! Just finished a 30-day intense South American trip and compiled this essential guide for the lazy traveler! It includes mysterious ancient sites, wild nature, and enchanting towns, with AI-generated image keywords to help you dominate your social media feed~
🇵🇪 Peru Chapter – A Journey Through Time and Civilization
✅ Must-Visit:
1️⃣ Machu Picchu (City in the Clouds)
2️⃣ Cusco (Heart of the Inca Empire)
3️⃣ Rainbow Mountain (A Palette at 5,200 meters altitude)
🍴 Food: Ceviche + Alpaca Skewers
⚠️ Note: Take altitude sickness medication in advance, and bring plenty of sunscreen
🇧🇷 Brazil Chapter – Dance of Passion and Nature
🔥 Rio de Janeiro:
✔️ Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer
✔️ Stained glass at the Ladder Church
✔️ Sunset at Copacabana Beach
🌳 Amazon Rainforest:
Night exploration of alligator eyes + Swimming with pink river dolphins
🎨 São Paulo Graffiti Street: Birthplace of Instagram-worthy photos
🇦🇷 Argentina + 🇨🇱 Chile CP Play
📍 Ushuaia: Send postcards from the End of the World Post Office
📍 El Calafate: Glacier hiking + Blue Ice Bar
📍 Torres del Paine National Park: W Trek to see the reflection of the Horns
🍷 Special Experiences: Tango show in Buenos Aires + Starry night winery in Chile
📌 Travel Tips:
1️⃣ Visa: Peru visa-free / Brazil e-visa / US visa holders can enter Argentina and Chile without a visa
2️⃣ Transportation: For international travel, recommend LATAM Airlines; for domestic, use long-distance buses
3️⃣ Safety: Keep valuables close, avoid going out alone at night
4️⃣ Season: November to March is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, better for traveling
5️⃣ Budget: 600-1000 RMB per day (non-luxury version)
💡 Photo-taking Essentials:
▫️ Wide-angle lens for natural landscapes
▫️ Ethnic-style shawl + Wide-brimmed hat
▫️ Golden hour light one hour before sunset