The most beautiful countries of South America
The most beautiful states of South America
The states of South America excel in their inexhaustible natural beauty. Sorting them by attraction and beauty is a very difficult task. Check out our list of countries that are really worth visiting
Chile
The longest noodle in the world
Chile is famous mainly for its unique shape. This country is 4,329 km long and its width is average – only about 144 km. The landscape of the country significantly varies with the geographical latitude – from far rugged Patagonian south and Tierra del Fuego with thousands of islands, glaciers and mountains up to volcanoes and lakes. In the middle of the country is the capital Santiago surrounded by vineyards of famous Chilean wine. Farther in the north is Atacama Desert continue reading
Bolivia
Indian heart of South America
Bolivia is one of the most interesting and the most diverse countries in South America. There's almost everything: the picturesque surroundings of the South American „sea“ – Lake Titicaca, trekking with views of the majestic peaks of the Cordillera Real, the Inca trails in foggy region of Yungas, endless Amazon jungle, pampa full of animals, rough upland plain of the Altiplano with plenty of colorful agoons and volcanoes Breathtaking La Paz basin and colonial architecture in Potosi and Sorata continue reading
Peru
South American beauty
Perú is not just Machu Picchu. It is a country of beautiful mountains with amazing turquoise lagoons, rugged Altiplano with small villages and herds of lama, incredibly arid desert Atacama, countless high volcanoes and deep canyons. Here is also Amazon, the longest river of the world, which is slowly twisting from the plains to the depths of the forest. Besides the mysterious Inca monuments, there is a beautiful colonial architecture or white churches in the mountains. continue reading
Brazil
State of Carnival, Football and the Amazon Forest
Brazil is a huge country (5th largest in the world). The majority of country is covered by the Amazon rainforest. It is a country full of football lovers and world-famous carnival. Here you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the magnificent waterfalls of Iguazas and many other natural attractions. continue reading
Argentina
Hot tango and juicy steaks
The eighth largest country in the world fills almost the entire southern part of South America. With its length of over 3,500 kilometers you will find here a diverse nature in several climatic zones. The landscape varies from rugged Tierra del Fuego and windswept Patagonia full of mountains, lakes and glaciers through the endless pampas and wetland Gran Chaco up to the multicolored hills and lagoons on the border with Bolivia. In the west is Andes. The whole east is washed by the Atlantic Ocean continue reading
Venezuela
Country full of table mountains and Orinoco
Venezuela is located in the northeast of South America. Travelers come here mainly because of the famous table mountains and the mighty Orinoko river. You will also find high Andean peaks or beautiful Caribbean beaches. Currently there is a politically unclear and often security-threatened situation with a lack of basic commodities continue reading
Ecuador
South America in miniature
Ecuador has the great advantage of being able to see almost everything from South America in a relatively small area – beautiful, often active, volcanoes, the Amazon jungle, colonial monuments, and the famous Galapagos. Ecuador is also famous for its thermal springs. Among the well-known targets are the ascents to the volcanoes Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. City lovers will enjoy Quito and Cuence. Beautiful mountain area has Banos. Visit the colorful Indian markets in Otavalo continue reading
Colombia
A country not only the most famous drug boss
In Colombia you will find beautiful mountains, both green hills and a rough alpine landscape with tropical glaciers. It is an excellent starting point for both the Amazon and the coffee growing area – Zona Cafetera. There are also great swimming opportunities in both the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. Well-known are Tayrona, Cabo de la Vela or bathing villages near the border with Panama Sapzurro and Capurganá. The historic centers of Bogota, Cartagena and Popayan are also very nice continue reading
