Between beaches, deserts, mountains, geological sculptures, historic cities, islands, and landscapes surrounded by lush nature, these 26 places might make you reconsider your vacation.
On the list are five distinct and paradisiacal Brazilian destinations that even make foreigners envious: the Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls, Fernando de Noronha, Jericoacoara, and Ouro Preto. In the rest of Latin America, Bolivia and Chile always stand out as great and attractive trips for adventurers who enjoy the nomadic lifestyle, as many of the locations are hard to reach by car and have numerous trails.
Check out below what they are and hold your breath:
1. Machu Picchu, Peru: Built in 1450, Machu Picchu is the symbol of the ancient Inca empire city. When you go, make sure you are ready for everything – the hike will certainly leave you tired, but it’s worth every step.
2. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: This is the largest salt flat in the entire world. It’s also where the sky and earth blend together, giving you the opportunity to take endless photos.
3. Iguazu Falls, between Brazil and Argentina: On the Brazilian side, you can take a helicopter tour around the falls. The Argentine side has a little train that takes tourists to the waterfalls. Make your choice and have a good trip!
4. Easter Island, Chile: The large statues that make Easter Island famous are called Moai. A total of 887 of them have been found on the mysterious island.
5. Capurganá Island, Colombia: This island went unnoticed until the 1970s and slowly became the preferred travel destination for Colombians. No motor vehicles are allowed there.
6. Torres del Paine, Chile: If you love hiking, you’ll be in your favorite place in the world. But since it’s a national park, visitors are not allowed to leave the trail.
7. Jericoacoara, Brazil: Often called paradise on Earth, this beach in northeastern Brazil is surrounded by gigantic dunes. To get there, you need to ride in a buggy for a few hours. Once you arrive, just relax in a hammock.
8. Ushuaia, Argentina: This is the southernmost city in the world. The warmest month is January, during which average temperatures reach 10° C.
9. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets. Due to the importance of the natural species that live there, tourists pay a small environmental preservation fee upon arrival.
10. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador: The ocean surrounding the archipelago is a marine reserve and whale sanctuary.
11. Punta del Este, Uruguay: This is certainly the destination for those who want to enjoy a perfect blend of beach, nightlife, culture, and good food.
12. Ica Desert, Peru: Is it a mirage? No, it’s the Ica Desert, which has an incredible – and real – oasis in the middle. Moreover, the area is known for producing the famous aguardiente Pisco.
13. Tayrona, Colombia: Temperatures range from 81-95°F and it’s super humid. This makes Tayrona ideal for a wide range of species to live there, including over 300 different types of birds and 15 species of reptiles.
14. Green Lagoon, Bolivia: Its color varies from turquoise blue to dark emerald depending on the disturbance caused by winds to the sediments in the lake. The pigments are so strong that you can see the color of the sky.
15. Cocora Valley, Colombia: This valley is a wildlife sanctuary and also serves as a preservation area for the wax palm – the national symbol of Colombia.
16. Los Roques, Venezuela: This area consists of about 350 islands, islets, and cays. You can enjoy the white sandy beaches or go snorkeling at a coral reef. It’s a great alternative tourist attraction compared to Caribbean beaches.
17. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina: If you go during the summer, you can see the glacier breaking into huge pieces while watching it melt. You can also walk on the ice and drink some whiskey with natural ice. Don’t worry, the glacier is one of the three in the world that is actually growing.
18. Atacama Desert, Chile: It is commonly known as the driest place on Earth. Its soil has been compared to that of Mars.
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