Author: Alfonso Tandazo

 
Heavenly beaches, world-famous carnivals, and a treasure trove of pristine wildlife: Welcome to Brazil! A trip to South American giant is primed as an adventure to remember. Few places compare to the idyllic golden bays of Paraty’s coastline, the infectious Samba spirit of Rio de Janeiro, or the Afro-Brazilian customs in Salvador de Bahia; not to mention the natural delights of the Amazon rainforest or the Pantanal wetlands.

This enormous nation (the largest country in South America) is brimming with opportunities to explore, learn, and party like the locals. Below, we look at what tour operators have found to be the top destinations in Brazil and what they’ve made easily “doable” for all types of discerning travelers. 

1. Rio de Janeiro: Feel the samba vibes and beats

Rio de Janeiro is a heady, exotic cocktail of samba music, street parties, staggering scenery, and blonde beaches;

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South America is known for its tropical rainforests, sunny beaches, and iconic destinations like Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands; nonetheless, the southern continent is much more. Most of us haven’t thought about the exhilarating snow-covered wilderness of the June-to-October winter months of the southern hemisphere.

It might surprise you that there’s an amazing selection of exhilarating winter season sports and activities here, especially in the majestic Andes Mountains and the untamed Patagonian region. On the southern continent, you can snowboard and ski, and climb glaciers or ice formations among breathtaking, often untouched landscapes – and usually without hordes of tourists running into each other like in Europe or North America.

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a nature lover, South America will keep you busy hitting the slopes, exploring the icy wilderness, or simply getting away from the increasingly intolerable heat of the northern summer.

Below, we’ve

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Strikingly beautiful and mountainous, Bolivia literally takes your breath away the moment you touch down. Often dubbed the most quintessentially South American country, this is partly thanks to Bolivia’s isolation afforded by its harsh mountain landscapes and thick Amazonian jungles. As Spanish conquest and large-scale European immigration were impeded, Bolivia suffered relatively few changes. Indigenous peoples have therefore managed to hold onto many of their traditions, with some remote villages remaining virtually untouched for centuries.

While its isolation continues to make Bolivia fly beneath the radar of popular travel, the country’s spectacular scenery more than makes up for any extra effort in traveling here. Bolivia can be extremely rewarding, while as a value-for-the-money destination, it compares to few others.

For those even mildly considering a trip here, or even the simply curious, we’ve outlined what we as an experienced tour operator have found to be Bolivia’s

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If you’ve any preconceived notions about what Colombia is or isn’t, visiting this astonishing nation will throw you for a loop. Once associated with the drug trade and violent cartels, Colombia and its old Hollywood images are giving way to a country that’s ideal for learning salsa, exploring colonial cities, and swimming with dolphins.

Though some travelers are hesitant about visiting Colombia, locals will always comment, “The only risk is wanting to stay.” They acknowledge the country’s turbulent past but highlight its newborn attractiveness. This sentiment points to how the current Colombian travel experience is no less than captivating.

This country of quaint towns, historical intrigue, and sublime national parks is just waiting to be discovered. Boasting some of the lesser-known Latin American attractions, little-visited architectural treats, sweeping landscapes, sizzling salsa, and the best boutique hotels in South America, Colombia packs a real punch for your all-important adventure-filled getaway.

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Ridiculously thin and unreasonably long, Chile stretches from the bellybutton of South America down to its big toe. Extending over 2,600 miles (4,200 km), this land of contrasts offers plenty of choices.

Chile’s breathtaking landscapes come in every taste, from the aridness of the world’s driest desert to the frigidity of Patagonian glaciers, from timeless lowland valleys to temperamental highland volcanoes whose patience is enviable. All of this is wedged between pristine Pacific beaches and a towering Andean mountain range that runs down the country’s spine. Adding to the geographical eccentricity of this land of extremes, Chile claims a far-off mythical island with its own mysteries to solve.

For those even mildly considering a trip here, or even the simply curious, here we’ve outlined what tour operators have found to be Chile’s top destinations — as well as our picks of ever-important accommodations in each area

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Anyone who has tried knows that planning a journey in South America can be a daunting experience. Whether you aim to take part in a Brazilian carnaval or just lay back and enjoy an enriching Galapagos cruise, countless aspects are involved in traveling around this vast, mainly Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking continent. So, when arranging your ideal South American journey, exactly how can you avoid getting lost in all the details and complexities?

When it comes to planning a trip to South America, you usually have three options:

• You can try to do it all on your own (a potentially disastrous DIY approach)
• Go through a travel agency, or
• Book your travel through an experienced tour operator

Before going further, though, note that travel agents and tour operators play two different roles. A travel agency acts as an intermediary; they purchase tickets from airlines and secure reservations

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