Home to the biggest rainforest and the longest river in the world, South America has an abundance of natural sights to enjoy. This makes South America a very exciting place to visit. Year round, nature guides are available for forays into the Amazon via foot or boat. And the wildlife is unparalleled. South America has some of the most unique wildlife on the globe, with new species of animals, fish, insects, and plants being discovered each year.
South America is also known for great skiing. During summer in the Northern Hemisphere skiers flock to South America to take advantage of the great slopes in Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.
For lovers of history, South America is home to marvelous attractions, such as pre-Columbian signs along the Andes Mountains, such as Chan Chan (Truijillo), Nazca Lines (Ica), Machu Picchu (Cuzco) in Peru, Ciudad Perdida in Columbia, and a lot more in cities throughout the continent.
But best of all is the people. Decendents of the ancient Incan civilizations have mixed with African, Indian, and European influences. The eclectic mix is mirrored in the music, the food, the clothing, the architecture and the culture.
