Travel Amazing South America
South America... the name alone conjures up an array of breathtaking images. It captures your imagination
with the majestic Andes blessed with mountains, valleys and volcanoes of sheer beauty.
It seduces your senses with a lush rainforest full of life and passion. For those of you yearning to become
one with this mystical continent I can tell you that it is a magical place where myth and legend continue
to walk hand in hand.
I've traveled 18 months non-stop in South America. The journey took me from Caracas, Venezuela, to Ushuaia, Argentina. The pictures above depict the wonders I've witnessed (yes, they're mine; a cheap Nikon F50 was my best friend on the road).
Travel Amazing South America Tours: Highlights
Andean Experience - SA28 Dates Available!TOUR TYPE: Overland Tour LOCAL PAYMENT: US$1,325.00 TRAVEL TO: Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile |
42 Days | US$2,375.00 |
The Explorer - SA1404 Dates Available!TOUR TYPE: Local Transport Tour TOUR FUND: No Local Payment TRAVEL TO: Peru, Bolivia and Chile |
35 Days | US$2,070.00 |
Patagonia High Road - SA29 Dates Available!TOUR TYPE: Overland Tour TOUR FUND: US$1,145.00 TRAVEL TO: Chile - Argentina - Uruguay - Brazil |
51 Days | US$2,510.00 |
Must See South America Travel Places
| Buenos Aires | Cuzco | Rio de Janeiro |
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| Galapagos Islands | Machu Picchu | Lake Titicaca |
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| Patagonia | Santa Catalina | Easter Island |
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Besides traveling for such a long time I also lived just over 2 years in La Plata (Argentina;
don't ask, my tango moves are non-existent) and you will not be surprised if I tell you that I know
South America by heart. It is an enchanting continent with a diversity beyond imagination.
As I've received a lot of questions from people of how they should prepare themselves to embark on a travel adventure to South America I decided to set up a website which can make the decision making on your part easier.
I had never been on a long distance flight when I decided one day to go and travel South America. There were some books that had captured my imagination and I still remember that especially the shroud of mystery worked like a magnet.
Machu Picchu, the Nazca lines, the Galapagos Islands,
Lake Titicaca,
the rainforest, The Incas,
Easter Island... there was a strong inner compulsion to experience,
to breath, to touch these unknown territories. And that music, the amazing artists from Brazil.
Words can not describe the beauty of an art that is so abstract yet so compelling to the soul.
Maybe this is your first visit and you just want some general information, or you're in doubt of how and where to start. Just go to Backpacking South America: How to Start to get started. There you'll find a map, lots of travel advice and a list of the "must see" places.
You'll find details on embarking on a tour, find the ski spot you were looking for, where to
fish piranhas in the Amazon Basin or how to climb the
highest active volcano of the world (yes, it's in South America).
If you're focused on one country just click on your destination on the top of this page.
If it hits you suddenly that youŽre completely lost (that's when real adventure starts) just click on the "Home" button and you land right on this page again.
More South America Travel Highlights
The Wonderful Creatures of the Galapagos Islands
An absolute wonder of evolution. The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago in the waters of
Ecuador. Marvel at the giant tortoises, see unique sea iguanas, swim with dolphins and sea lions
and snorkel between sharks.
The Sacred Ruin Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was The Lost City of the Incas, an astonishing site in Peru. Feel the touch of the gods in this mystical sacred place.
The Mesmerizing Beauty of Patagonia
Patagonia is a region of spectacular beauty in the south of Argentina and Chile. See whales, hike in
Torres del Paine in Chile, go to
Ushuaia
(the southernmost city in the world) or see the world biggest moving glacier Perito Moreno in Argentina.
The Secret Salar de Uyuni
Words can not describe the beauty of the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat lake of the world in
Bolivia. Take a tour and visit the red lake, the green lake, have a hot spring bath and wonder at the most
spectacular starry night youŽll ever see.
Travel South America and cherisch all the wonderful attractions this continent has to offer. Whatever way you choose to explore this amazing continent, be it on your own or in one of the many amazing tours available, a South America travel adventure will capture your heart forever.
Buen viaje, Boa viajem!
© All photographs by Mark Van Overmeire
