South America is a very colorful country. If you are tired of excursions or a relaxing beach holiday and want to experience the adventure of adrenaline, feel free to go on your next vacation to any country in this warm continent.
List
- 10. Church of Las Lajas, Colombia
- 9. Pucon, Chile
- 8. Road 7 lakes, Argentina
- 7. Urubamba, Peru
- 6. Los Roques, Venezuela
- 5. Salta, Argentina
- 4. Tayrona National Park, Colombia
- 3. Encarnacion, Paraguay
- 2. Cape Polonio, Uruguay
- 1. Banos, Ecuador
10. Church of Las Lajas, Colombia
This church is the most visited temple in the country. There is a whole legend rooted in the XVII century. She says that once the image of the Mother of God came to a little girl who was deaf and dumb. And after meeting with the Virgin, the baby suddenly began to hear and speak. Later, in the place where the girl lived, a miraculous icon was found in the cave. The story attracted pilgrims who created an incredibly beautiful church in this place. It also serves as a bridge in a rocky gorge and is a symbol of peace between the peoples of Colombia and Ecuador.
9. Pucon, Chile
Pucon is the unofficial capital of active tourism for Chileans. The city is distinguished primarily by its nature - there is a magical beauty of the lake, a volcano of strict conical shape. Often the volcano releases smoke of an unusual red color, which looks especially beautiful at night, staining the sky with a blood-red color. The town is quite small, but at the same time it is famous for opportunities to try yourself in a variety of active sports. The most popular and exciting among them are rafting and kayaking.
8. Road 7 lakes, Argentina
Be sure to visit the 7 Lakes Road in Argentina! It will be an amazing journey through fabulous places, during which the most incredible beauties of local nature will appear before your eyes. This is an alternation of snow-capped mountain peaks, dense bright forests, lagoons, iridescent waterfalls, transparent blue lakes. In total, the route stretched over 300 kilometers. There is also a lake outside the list that gets on the road - this is the so-called Lago Escondido, or in Spanish, “hidden lake” and 2 beautiful parks surrounded by it.
7. Urubamba, Peru
A small city in Peru may initially not even be visible to the eye. He seemed to be lost among the mountains. It is a very warm, sunny town with a population of less than 3 thousand people, and its climate is very different from the general climate of Cuzco. The first thing that catches your eye upon arrival is palm trees with unusual shaggy tops. This place is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. And the atmosphere of Urubamba just embodies all the most interesting that happened in that era. This city is not a tourist, but there you can look at the real life of people. No one will run after you with flyers and you won’t find a bunch of bars to relax. But to enjoy the wonderful city and walk among the tiny houses and shaggy palm trees you will enjoy even more.
6. Los Roques, Venezuela
The Los Roques Archipelago is a true water paradise for travelers. One of the most mysterious places in the world is an underwater rock in Los Roques. Every connoisseur of rare places dreams of visiting it and doing diving. Under water you can see as much as 30 meters around. Daredevils can dive deeper and see for a long time sunken ships with their own eyes. Mangroves from the lagoon system will amaze your imagination no less, and you can see absolutely all the beauty of the archipelago from a height by climbing an abandoned Dutch lighthouse.
5. Salta, Argentina
Tourists traveling on holiday to Salta, traditionally begin their acquaintance with the so-called "train in the clouds." He takes to a lost tiny city, which is located at an altitude of more than 4 thousand meters. The train route really runs through very high bridges, under which tourists will see complete darkness. There is a national park with giant cacti near Salta, as well as the idyllic Valley of the Moon, where you can relax and arrange a beautiful photo shoot.
4. Tayrona National Park, Colombia
South America is the ideal solution for those who like to combine outdoor activities and passive relaxation on the beach. As soon as you explore all the vibrant sights of Colombia, do not forget to look at Tayrona to relax. Stunning wide sandy beaches will surprise you with their tranquility, silence and deserts even in the midst of the tourist season. About 400 species of animals and birds settled in the national park. You will not find luxury hotels here, but bungalows and fairly comfortable campsites will give you a sense of solitude with nature.
3. Encarnacion, Paraguay
Encarnacion is divided into 2 parts. One is a modern city, which is of little interest to tourists. But the second part of the city has preserved very ancient architectural monuments. Here you can wander through the ruins of a Jesuit mission, built already in 1678. A whole archaeological park is located 40 kilometers north of Encarnacion. And in the summer, a traditional Carnival is organized in the city for all Paraguayans and guests of the country.
2. Cape Polonio, Uruguay
If you are tired of civilization, crowded cities and trivial excursions, head to the most unusual place for a tourist vacation - the village of Cabo Polonio, in which only about 80 people live. It does not even have water and electricity. People collect rainwater and dispense with candles. But this is even charming, because it makes you feel one with nature. You will find an unusually beautiful nature and a wide sand strip. Enjoy an idyllic paradise, play with seals and be sure to wander along the beautiful beach in the vicinity.
1. Banos, Ecuador
Banos was founded in the valley, which is located between two beautiful national parks. Therefore, in addition to the popular ATVs in Baños, rafting on a raging river and descents into canyons, you can easily get to waterfalls, thermal springs with mineral water and Amazonian forests. In Banos, be sure to arrange a horse ride around a small town or visit a Gothic temple, which was built from real volcanic stone.