Obviously, South America is a big place, and the list of places you can visit is quite extensive. But one thing is for sure: South America is a place where you’ll find a wide range of cultures, climates, and cuisine; a continent where the heat of the equatorial sun is offset by the glacial temperatures of Cape Horn. Here are a few of the many places in South America that may be on your next vacation.Being that it is directly on the equator, you might imagine that Quito, Ecuador would be blistering hot. Yet because of its elevation, the city is pleasant and temperate year-round. Many travel to Quito as a jumping-off-point to the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Yet the city itself is a vibrant capital city. At night, people watch and drink cerveza or heated peach wine; stop in for Ecuadorian food. And, get a snapshot of you standing on either side of the equator—one foot in the northern hemisphere, one foot in the southern!
The cacophony of Buenos Aires, Argentina, is something you’ll never forget. Buenos Aires, Argentina, has a population of about 3,000,000 people and is one of the most important cities in South America for its commercial and economic power. The main port of Argentina, it has an intense commercial activity, reflected in the countless shopping areas. It has an absolutely electric nightlife that includes discos, restaurants, cafes, as well as many other attractions.Rio de Janeiro is another sparkling city in the Americas. Its population of 8,000,000 makes this city one of the biggest in the world. Its inhabitants live for fun, and you won’t help but be caught up in Argentina’s excitement. Any activity or entertainment that you can think of can be found in Rio de Janeiro.
Lima, Peru is a city awash in modern attractions and history. Much of this city has a Spanish Colonial feel and its architecture and landscape reflects that history. Adventurous travelers will love the museums, cafes, and friendly people of Lima. For something to do, the pedestrian thoroughfare Jiron de la Union contains many shops and is a good, safe place to wander.Sail around the Cape Horn of South America, into the city of Ushuaia, Argentina, and through the Strait of Magellan. This is not a “bathing trunks and margarita on the beach” type of vacation, but the scenery is amazing. In fact, this trip feels more like a journey to the edge of the earth, one that you’ll almost be sorry to come back from. Highlights include Martial Glacier, Beagle Channel, and Cerro Castor.
Of course, one cannot talk about South America without mentioning the Amazon. Depending on how you measure it, the Amazon is the largest river in the world. While it may not be as long as the Nile, no other river can match it in sheer volume of water. Many cruise ships take exciting trips down the Amazon River and its smaller sisters; traveling along this mighty river is a great way to experience wildlife, as well as some great cities along the river’s banks.Feel free to talk to a representative at Remember Travel for more information.
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