Take a vacation to exotic South America! When you are there, be sure to visit three of South America's most popular cities, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Santiago in Chile.
When in Santiago be sure to take a side trip to the spectacular Iguazu Falls. In Rio take a cable car ride to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain, a churrascaria dinner in Rio de Janeiro, a tango show and dinner in Buenos Aires, a visit to the Pre-Colombian Museum in Santiago and much more.
Extend your South American vacation even more to include Peru’s Machu Picchu.
Brazil - Brazil has symbolized the great escape into a primordial, tropical paradise, igniting the Western imagination like no other South American country. From the mad passion of Carnival to the immensity of the dark Amazon, it is a country of mythic proportions.
Argentina - From tropical forests to Antarctic regions, Argentina has varied climates and terrains, natural wonders and spectacular scenery to delight the visitor.
Chile - Stretching from burning desert to glacial peaks, the features of Chile are best characterized by enormous variety. Chile is a narrow strip of terra firma that stretches along the Pacific Ocean for over 3,000 miles on the West Coast of South America. It is a bountiful country, and a country of great contrasts.
Peru - Perhaps no other country has more to offer the visitor than Peru; panoramic mountain ranges, vast deserts, beautiful beaches and tropical jungle. All this combined with a rich historical and archaeological past and enduring indigenous cultures. To reflect the importance of tourism to the national economy, PromPerú has set up 15 offices around Peru of Tourist Information and Assistance to help visitors solve any problems they may encounter.
Ecuador - Ecuador is truly a land of wonders and diversity! Although the smallest of all the Andean countries, The Republic of Ecuador holds historical, cultural and natural wonders befitting an entire continent. Straddling not only two hemispheres but also two worlds - the ancient and the modern - this tiny republic with its remnants of past civilizations and Spanish conquests offers the traveler a striking blend of landscapes, peoples and cultures.
Columbia - Its vast territory is one of great physical contrasts, ranging from the towering, snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the hot, humid plains of the Amazon River Basin. Not only is Colombia large in area, but it also has a large population, containing more people than any other South American country except Brazil.
Venezuela - Due in part to its eastern Caribbean location, Venezuela country has an excellent infrastructure and world class resorts. The capitol of Caracas has some of the finest shopping in the region. In addition, it contains features that draw visitors to South America, such as Andean highlands, tropical rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. Many South America cruise lines docks at its lovely ports.
