Must-See Natural Beauty Icons in South America

Must-See Natural Beauty Icons in South America

Exquisite South America offers amazing ecosystems, delicious food, and life-changing travel experiences. Travelers come to witness the power of the Amazon River or see the ethereal beauty of Angel Falls.

Colca Canyon, Peru

Colca Canyon  Peru
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The Colca Canyon in Peru is the second deepest canyon in the world and the only place to see the Andean condor.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is the biggest salt flat in the world. It's also an incredible place to take photos when there's water on the ground. It's like an enormous mirror of the sky.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls  Venezuela
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Located in Canaima National Park, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. If you want to see the falls you'll have to take a 5-hour canoe trip and a long hike.

Atacama Desert, Chile

The Atacama Desert is home to the El Tatio geysers, the world's highest elevated field of geysers.

Aconcagua, Argentina

Aconcagua  Argentina
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Aconcagua is the biggest mountain in the Americas at 22,837 feet. Mountaineers frequently climb Aconcagua to prepare for Mount Everest.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Iguaza Falls is positioned between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. There is a network of nearly 300 waterfalls in this area. Argentina is the sweet spot where you can take a full moon tour of the falls for a little romance.

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier  Argentina
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In the Patagonian ice field, you'll find the third largest body of frozen freshwater on the globe. The Perito Moreno Glacier spans 100 miles.

Lake Titicaca, Peru,

12,500 feet above sea level is Lake Titicaca which is the largest lake in South America and you can get around! The biodiversity and archeological sites make Lake Titicaca a must-see!

Amazon River

Amazon River
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The Amazon River runs through Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. The Amazon keeps the Earth's largest rainforest sustainable.

Kaieteur Falls, Guyana

The Potaro River falls 800 feet making Kaieteur Falls the biggest single-drop waterfall in the world.

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