South America

South America – home to the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountain range, and stunning Patagonia. We’ve been fortunate enough to spend many months exploring different countries in South America, and we always look forward to coming back.

Whether it’s to celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or to experience the art and history of Buenos Aires, South America offers so many areas to be explored. From the amazing food to the friendly locals, we can honestly say there’s no place quite like South America.

Below you’ll find all our South American content, separated by region so you can click right on the country you’re most interested in visiting. And hey, if it’s all the countries we’ve been to, that’s great! We hope this page is just the start of your journey to exploring all South America has to offer.

Top
Destinations

Planning
Essentials

A lady stands on a rock during sunrise at Mirador Las Torres

33 BEST Places to Visit in South America (Must-Visit Destinations in 2026!)

10 Best Cities in Latin America (That You Need to Check Out!)

The most famous view on the Huayhuash of the three lagunas make it one of the best hikes in South America

15 BEST Hikes in South America

Sunset view from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How to Spend THREE DAYS in Rio de Janeiro: An Ideal 3-Day Itinerary

the famous Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires. Argentina

How to Spend 3 Days in Buenos Aires

How to Spend THREE DAYS in Cusco, Peru: An Ideal 3-day Itinerary

The cityscape and mountains of Santiago Chile on a sunny day

Where to Stay in Santiago, Chile: 5 Areas & Hotels

San Cristobal in Galapagos Island Ecuador

Where to Stay in the Galapagos Islands: 3 Areas & Hotels

View on Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture in Medellin Colombia

Where to Stay in Medellin, Colombia: 4 Areas & Hotels

Popular
Attractions

Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

15 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio, Brazil

A brightly colored building in the Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina

14 Things to KNOW Before Visiting La Boca in Buenos Aires

A couple kiss on Cerro Tronador, Argentina

Bariloche’s Best Hike: Cerro Tronador

Tango dancers in Buenos Aires, Argentina

10 Things to KNOW Before Booking a Tango Show in Buenos Aires

The river and Iguazu Falls

13 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Iguazu Falls

Buildings in Comuna 13 Medellin, Colombia

15 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Comuna 13 in Medellin

Machu Picchu in peru seen on a sunny day

16 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Machu Picchu, Peru

A close up of the colors of Rainbow Mountain in Peru

13 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Rainbow Mountain, Peru

How to Get to the Marble Caves, Patagonia

Bailey stands on the viewpoint at Caba San Juan in Tayrona National Park, Colombia

13 Things to KNOW about Visiting Tayrona National Park in 2026

looking at penguins in punta arenas chile on a penguin tour

Ultimate Guide to Seeing Penguins in Punta Arenas

Torres del Paine Mountains and Lake Pehoé

21 Things to KNOW Before Visiting Torres del Paine National Park

Popular
Tours

Watching the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate, Argentina

3 BEST Perito Moreno Glacier Tours – An Unbiased Review!

Winery with mountain backdrop in Mendoza, Argentina

8 BEST Mendoza Wine Tours for First Timers (2026!)

Bailey uses the Uyuni Salt Flat to take a funny photo that looks like she is stepping on Daniel

6 BEST Salt Flats Tours from La Paz +Tips Before Booking (2026 Guide!)

The Christ the Redeemer with Rio de Janeiro in the background as seen from a scenic flight in Rio de Janeiro

12 BEST Tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bailey walks across a bridge in Torres del Paine National Park with Glacier Grey in the background

6 BEST Tours in Torres del Paine National Park

A man does break dancing in Comuna 13, Medellin, Colombia

12 BEST Tours in Medellin to Get the Most from Your Visit

Bailey sits on a rock overlooking Cabo San Juan in Tayrona National Park

5 BEST Tayrona National Park Tours from Santa Marta

Bailey in Patagonia

15 BEST Tours in Ushuaia, Argentina

Wide shot showing the entire Machu Picchu Inca site in Peru

8 BEST Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco +Our Personal Reviews

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