The most popular destinations in South America are Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. All three are relatively close to major metropolitan areas and offer unique cultures, natural wonders and friendly people. Thanks to air travel, these countries are also fairly accessible to most people in the western hemisphere. Even if you live far from a major metropolitan area, you can still easily visit one of these countries.
Most visitors to South America want to see animal life or natural beauty. The large ecosystem of the Amazon jungle is home to countless animals such as jaguars, alligators and capybaras. Each country in South America has at least one national park where animals live in protected habitats. Additionally, some parts of Argentina are savanna; this is perfect for seeing wild plains animals such as onager and emus. The remote regions of Patagonia are another good place to see animals in their natural habitat.
On top of that, many people visit South America for its culinary traditions. The continent is home to a variety of ethnicities and cultures- each has its own food traditions that tourists can experience firsthand. Common foods include empenadas (a chicken or beef pastry), empanadas (an egg pie) and tamales (corn meal wrapped in animal skin). Outside of food, there’s also drinking- especially with our next point.
A lot of people visit South America for its nightlife activity options. Most major cities have vibrant nightlife scenes with clubs, bars, restaurants and more. Some cities even have live music venues; although this isn’t as common as it is in Europe or Asia, it’s still an option for first-time visitors.
For the most part, all of these aspects make for a great first trip to South America. There is plenty of animal life and natural beauty options for tourists to experience first-hand. Plus, most areas are fairly easy to get to thanks to modern transportation technology. All that makes this a great place for anyone ready to explore the continent!
Based on these thoughts, it makes sense why so many people have visited or plan on visiting South America in the future. The continent has so much great content that anyone can experience no matter their interests or preferences. It’s also fairly accessible due to modern transportation systems- meaning anyone can visit without too much difficulty!
