{"id":1985,"date":"2020-04-12T13:28:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T13:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/?p=1985"},"modified":"2023-07-07T13:43:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T13:43:41","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to do in South America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The biggest rain forest, the highest capital city, the largest river, the tallest waterfall\u2026 South America has it all. Breathtaking natural attractions aside, the continent also boasts vibrant cities, unique <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/best-honeymoon-destination-ideas\/\">cultures and adventure<\/a> sports like no other. With so much to see and do it\u2019s hard to know where to start but we\u2019ve picked our <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-slovenia\/\">top 10 things<\/a> you shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6781110d3acc3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6781110d3acc3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Set_sail_to_the_Galapagos_Islands_Ecuador\" title=\"Set sail to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador\">Set sail to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Trek_to_Machu_Picchu_Peru\" title=\"Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru\">Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Get_Snap_Happy_on_Salar_de_Uyuni_Bolivia\" title=\"Get Snap Happy on Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia\">Get Snap Happy on Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Visit_Iguazu_Falls_Brazil_Argentina\" title=\"Visit Iguazu Falls, Brazil &amp; Argentina\">Visit Iguazu Falls, Brazil &amp; Argentina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#See_a_Tango_Show_in_Buenos_Aires_Argentina\" title=\"See a Tango Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina\">See a Tango Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Wander_Through_the_Cobbled_Streets_of_Cartagena_Colombia\" title=\"Wander Through the Cobbled Streets of Cartagena, Colombia\">Wander Through the Cobbled Streets of Cartagena, Colombia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Go_Jungle_trekking_in_the_Amazon_in_Brazil_Peru_or_Bolivia\" title=\"Go Jungle trekking in the Amazon in Brazil, Peru or Bolivia\">Go Jungle trekking in the Amazon in Brazil, Peru or Bolivia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Celebrate_Carnival_in_Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil\" title=\"Celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\">Celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Marvel_at_Lake_Titicaca_Bolivia_and_Peru\" title=\"Marvel at Lake Titicaca, Bolivia and Peru\">Marvel at Lake Titicaca, Bolivia and Peru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-america\/#Get_Adventurous_in_Patagonia_Chile_and_Argentina\" title=\"Get Adventurous in Patagonia, Chile and Argentina\">Get Adventurous in Patagonia, Chile and Argentina<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-sail-to-the-galapagos-islands-ecuador\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_sail_to_the_Galapagos_Islands_Ecuador\"><\/span>Set sail to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galapagos-Islands.jpg\" alt=\"Galapagos Islands\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galapagos-Islands.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galapagos-Islands-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Galapagos-Islands-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Close-up view of a little Galapagos penguin swimming underwater. Galapagos Island. Ecuador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the only <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/exploring-the-most-dangerous-places-in-the-world\/\">places<\/a> left on earth where humans respect the boundaries of nature and animals are utterly oblivious to man, the Galapagos Islands are an unspoiled rarity. From swimming with sea lions to spotting giant turtles and pre-historic looking iguanas, following in Darwin\u2019s footsteps doesn\u2019t unfortunately come cheap but there\u2019s nothing quite like it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trek-to-machu-picchu-peru\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trek_to_Machu_Picchu_Peru\"><\/span>Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Machu-Picchu-Peru.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Peru\" class=\"wp-image-1996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Machu-Picchu-Peru.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Machu-Picchu-Peru-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Machu-Picchu-Peru-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machu Picchu, Peru, ruins, The Incas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, needs no introduction. Arguably the best-known archaeological site in South America, some 2,500 tourists <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-london-with-short-journey\/\">visit each day<\/a> but it manages to remain its charm. Take the train or join a four-day trek through the Peruvian Andes to the historical marvel.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-snap-happy-on-salar-de-uyuni-bolivia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Snap_Happy_on_Salar_de_Uyuni_Bolivia\"><\/span>Get Snap Happy on Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salar-de-Uyuni.jpg\" alt=\"Salar de Uyuni\" class=\"wp-image-1997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salar-de-Uyuni.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salar-de-Uyuni-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Salar-de-Uyuni-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bolivia, Potosi Department, Daniel Campos Province, View of the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world at sunrise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s largest salt flat is one of the continent\u2019s most awe-inspiring spectacles. The vast white desert, flanked by a dazzlingly-blue sky provides the perfect opportunity to play around with perspective shots making even the amateur photographer appear a pro. The salt flats are usually part of a 3-4 day tour from Chile to Bolivia, encompassing coloured lagoons, flamingos and hotels made entirely of salt.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visit-iguazu-falls-brazil-argentina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Iguazu_Falls_Brazil_Argentina\"><\/span>Visit Iguazu Falls, Brazil &amp; Argentina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Iguazu-Falls-in-Argentina.jpg\" alt=\"Iguazu Falls in Argentina\" class=\"wp-image-1998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Iguazu-Falls-in-Argentina.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Iguazu-Falls-in-Argentina-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Iguazu-Falls-in-Argentina-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iguazu Falls in Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher than Niagara, wider than Victoria and arguably more striking than either, Iguazu Falls will not fail to impress. Straddling the Brazil-Argentina border and flanked by beautiful rain forest, you can visit from either side, take a helicopter or boat tour or simply marvel at the sheer force of the rushing water.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-a-tango-show-in-buenos-aires-argentina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_a_Tango_Show_in_Buenos_Aires_Argentina\"><\/span>See a Tango Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tango-Show.jpg\" alt=\"Tango Show\" class=\"wp-image-2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tango-Show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tango-Show-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tango-Show-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tango dancers in red and black over white background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tango is at the heart and soul of Buenos Aires so going to the city without watching a show is like visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/5-great-romantic-destinations\/\">Paris<\/a> without seeing the Eiffel Tower. The distinctive form of music and dance is seductive, captivating and, simply put, a great night out.<\/p><div class=\"f20d6726fb9d9dc0ca999d712cd859d9\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Viral Vacation Ideas Article Middle -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4887266588189027\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9915562726\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wander-through-the-cobbled-streets-of-cartagena-colombia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wander_Through_the_Cobbled_Streets_of_Cartagena_Colombia\"><\/span>Wander Through the Cobbled Streets of Cartagena, Colombia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Architecture-of-Cartagena.jpg\" alt=\"Architecture of Cartagena\" class=\"wp-image-2002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Architecture-of-Cartagena.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Architecture-of-Cartagena-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Architecture-of-Cartagena-768x369.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Architecture of Cartagena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its whitewashed colonial architecture, maze of cobbled alleys and open air cafes, Cartagena is almost a fairytale city and if you\u2019re travelling in <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/the-best-places-in-colombia-to-visit\/\">Colombia<\/a> the UNESCO World Heritage site, should definitely not be missed. From people watching by day to hitting the salsa clubs at night, Cartagena is filled with colour and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"go-jungle-trekking-in-the-amazon-in-brazil-peru-or-bolivia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Jungle_trekking_in_the_Amazon_in_Brazil_Peru_or_Bolivia\"><\/span>Go Jungle trekking in the Amazon in Brazil, Peru or Bolivia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amazon-Forest-Trekking.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Forest Trekking\" class=\"wp-image-2004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amazon-Forest-Trekking.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amazon-Forest-Trekking-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Amazon-Forest-Trekking-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luscious rain forest, indigenous tribes, and unique wildlife; no trip to South America is complete without <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-south-east-asia\/\">visiting<\/a> the Amazon. Take a jungle trekking tour from Manaus, spot pink dolphins and caymans in Peru\u2019s Iquitos or canoe through a flooded forest in Rurrenabaque, Bolivia. It doesn\u2019t get much better than that does it?<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebrate-carnival-in-rio-de-janeiro-brazil\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrate_Carnival_in_Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil\"><\/span>Celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Carnival-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-in-Brazil.jpg\" alt=\"Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil\" class=\"wp-image-2006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Carnival-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-in-Brazil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Carnival-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-in-Brazil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Carnival-in-Rio-de-Janeiro-in-Brazil-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-best-places-to-visit-in-brazil\/\">Brazil<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s celebrated across the globe but nowhere does Carnival like Rio. For a week in February each year the Brazilian city is transformed into a mass of all-night parties, street parades and shows as tourists and locals celebrate the annual event. Make sure you plan well in advance as hostels and hotels get pretty booked up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marvel-at-lake-titicaca-bolivia-and-peru\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marvel_at_Lake_Titicaca_Bolivia_and_Peru\"><\/span>Marvel at Lake Titicaca, Bolivia and Peru<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lake-Titicaca.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Titicaca\" class=\"wp-image-2008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lake-Titicaca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lake-Titicaca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lake-Titicaca-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Titicaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated at 3,800m above sea level, Lake Titicaca is a gigantic expanse of sparkling sapphire water. <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-germany\/\">Visit the beautiful<\/a> and remote Isla del Sol from Bolivia or head to the Peruvian side to hop on a boat out to the traditional floating islands.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-adventurous-in-patagonia-chile-and-argentina\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Adventurous_in_Patagonia_Chile_and_Argentina\"><\/span>Get Adventurous in Patagonia, Chile and Argentina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hike-in-Patagonia.jpg\" alt=\"Hike in Patagonia\" class=\"wp-image-2010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hike-in-Patagonia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hike-in-Patagonia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hike-in-Patagonia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hike in the Patagonian mountains, Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Glaciers, majestic mountains and crystal-clear <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/exploring-the-surprising-diversity-of-las-vegas-lakes\/\">lakes<\/a>; Patagonia will capture your imagination. The lofty peaks are prime hiking, <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/rock-climbing-adventure-in-thailand\/\">rock climbing<\/a> and horseback riding territory while you can also whale-watch, visit penguin colonies or go back to pre-historic times by following the historic Dinosaur route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been to <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/10-places-to-visit-in-uruguay-to-do-things\/\">South America<\/a>? Anything you&#8217;d add to our list? Share your thoughts below.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The biggest rain forest, the highest capital city, the largest river, the tallest waterfall\u2026 South America has it all. Breathtaking natural attractions aside, the continent also boasts vibrant cities, unique cultures and adventure sports like no other. With so much to see and do it\u2019s hard to know where to start but we\u2019ve picked our top 10 things you shouldn\u2019t miss. Set sail to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador One of the only places left on earth where humans respect the boundaries of nature and animals are utterly oblivious to man, the Galapagos Islands are an unspoiled rarity. From swimming with <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Top 10 Things to do in South America","_seopress_titles_desc":"The biggest rainforest, the highest capital city, the largest river, the tallest waterfall. 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