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✅ Must-Visit Spots for South American Travel
📍 Machu Picchu: Secure your tickets online 1.5 to 2 months in advance. June is the Sun Festival in Peru, attracting a throng of locals and tourists, making on-site ticket purchases nearly impossible!
📍 Rainbow Mountain: With an altitude comparable to Everest Base Camp, this stunning destination rewards those who conquer altitude sickness with breathtaking Danxia landforms and sweeping mountain vistas.
📍 Christ the Redeemer: An iconic landmark in Rio, offering panoramic views of the city and its picturesque coastline from the summit.
📍 Amazon Rainforest: The enigmatic Amazon River beckons adventurers with the promise of spotting pink river dolphins, fishing for piranhas, and much more…
📍 Iguazu Falls: Spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina, these falls are the widest in the world.
The views from each side are uniquely spectacular, making it a must-see from both perspectives.
📍 Uyuni Salt Flats: During the dry season, an endless expanse of white salt stretches as far as the eye can see. In the rainy season, the flats transform into a “mirror of the sky,” reflecting the heavens in a mesmerizing display.
📍 Easter Island: Home to the enigmatic Moai statues, dramatic volcanic craters, and stunning sunset beaches, this island invites you to explore its natural wonders and delve into its rich cultural heritage.
📍 Torres del Paine National Park: A hiker’s paradise, brimming with natural beauty and best visited after October when the weather is more favorable.
📍 Atacama Desert: Traverse lunar landscapes, marvel at the starry night skies reminiscent of the movie “My Love from the Star,” observe flamingo habitats, geysers, and even float in the serene salt lakes.
📝 Unique Experiences
– Watch the sunset with the Moai statues on Easter Island
– Hiking in Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego National Parks
– Riding the steep funicular in Valparaiso
– Boat experience at Moreno Glacier + savoring Glacier Whisky
– Capturing the “Mirror of the Sky” in Uyuni (during the rainy season)
– Exploring the lush Amazon Rainforest
– Viewing the Nazca Lines by small plane from Pisco
– Scenic train to Machu Picchu + Inca trail hiking
– Enjoying Brazilian Samba and Argentine Tango performances
– Stargazing in the Atacama Desert
❤️ Suggested Itinerary
D1 Depart from home – [Brazil] Rio de Janeiro
D2 Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado Mountain
D3 Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo
D4 São Paulo – Iguazu
D5 Iguazu
D6 Iguazu – [Argentina] Buenos Aires
D7 Buenos Aires
D8 Tigre
D9 Buenos Aires – [Uruguay] Colonia
D10 Punta del Este (East Cape)
D11 Montevideo – [Chile] Santiago
D12 Santiago
D13 Santiago – Valparaiso – Santiago
D14 Santiago – [Peru] Lima
D15 Lima – Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Rainforest
D16 Amazon Rainforest
D17 Amazon Rainforest – Cusco
D18 Sacred Valley – Pisac Market – Ollantaytambo
D19 Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
D20 Cusco – Lima
D21 Lima – Return journey
