{"id":1468,"date":"2014-05-17T09:47:33","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.7.128\/wpmigrate\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2014-05-17T09:47:33","modified_gmt":"2014-05-17T09:47:33","slug":"10-reasons-to-visit-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/10-reasons-to-visit-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to visit South America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>South America is a land of endless fascination and exquisite beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 reasons why it&#8217;s worthwhile to visit South America this year &#8211; as if you realy needed an excuse.<\/p>\n<p><em>Looking to book a trip to South America? Check out the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/tripbuilder.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>tripatlas.com\/new Trip Builder<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;where you can connect with travel agents who will give you custom prices on your trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/southamerrio.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Rio from above (Photo courtesy of 'Peppi Turco' on Flickr.com)\" title=\"Rio from above (Photo courtesy of 'Peppi Turco' on Flickr.com)\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"right\" \/><strong>1) Affordable:<\/strong> It used to cost much more to fly to South America than to Europe but not anymore. Airfares from many US cities are comparable, and after you arrive, you&#8217;ll find hotel and meal prices mostly lower. Favorable exchange rates make this year the perfect time to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Safety:<\/strong> The last decade has seen a rising popularity of travel within the Western Hemisphere. Travellers to South America get to visit exotic lands but stay closer to home. Some of the continent&#8217;s top sights require a guide, adding an extra measure of safety as well as eliminating some of the hassles of international travel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) No Crazy Time Change:<\/strong> Travelling north and south instead of east and west means you&#8217;ll spend less of the vacation adjusting to new time zones and more time feeling like yourself. International travel without the jet lag makes South America a rejuvenating trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/southamerguarujaisland.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pernambuco Beach on Guaruj&aacute; Island in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Photo courtesy of 'de Paula FJ' on Flickr.com\" title=\"Pernambuco Beach on Guaruj&aacute; Island in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Photo courtesy of 'de Paula FJ' on Flickr.com\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"left\" \/><\/strong><strong>4) Shorter Flight Times:<\/strong> Travellers who think they&#8217;ll only visit South America once will be pleasantly surprised to learn how close some of the continent&#8217;s top sights are to one another. Because of short distances and flight times, you can combine Machu Picchu with the Amazon or the Galapagos Islands all in one vacation.<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>5) Cultural Immersion:<\/strong> Here visitors may travel back in time to observe indigenous populations practicing the same cultural traditions as centuries ago. Ancient ruins and the well-preserved architecture of colonial cities make South America a paradise for history buffs. For those who wish to experience the continent&#8217;s emblematic dance rhythms from Bahia to Buenos Aires, it&#8217;s a festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Culinary Travel:<\/strong> South American cuisine is all the rage. Foodies rave about Peru&#8217;s fusion style prepared by indigenous cooking methods, the European, African and Caribbean influences in Brazilian dishes, and the French and Italian slant to Argentine cooking, not to mention the world&#8217;s most perfectly grilled steak. Divine meals paired with some of the world&#8217;s top wines from Argentina and Chile make South America a unique gastronomic adventure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7) Something for Everyone:<\/strong> So vast a continent offers destinations to suit almost every traveler. From tropical beaches and rainforests to glaciers and the magnificent Andes, you&#8217;ll find a bountiful array of ways to vacation in South America.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripatlas.com\/new\/images\/articles\/southamermachupicchu.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Machu Picchu (Photo courtesy of '[togr]' on Flickr.com)\" title=\"Machu Picchu (Photo courtesy of '[togr]' on Flickr.com)\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"2\" align=\"right\" \/>8) &#8220;Bucket List&#8221; Sights:<\/strong> South America is filled with bucket list opportunities-a journey down the Amazon, observing Galapagos wildlife at close range, traveling the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, walking among the penguins of Patagonia. South America offers many once-in-a-lifetime experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9) Experiential Travel:<\/strong> The adventure travel options are plentiful. Ride the pampas like the gauchos, sea kayak with marine wildlife, hike scenic trails, drift-snorkel, whitewater raft and surf in warm waters. With seasons opposite those of North America, you can ski in July or sunbathe in December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10) It&#8217;s Still Off the Beaten Path: <\/strong>Unlike the much-traveled destinations of Western Europe, most of South America remains relatively undiscovered by tourists, making it easy to go &#8220;off the beaten path.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Southern Explorations<\/strong> offers dozens of different ways to explore the mountains, islands, jungles and beaches of South America. 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