Travel in South America
Travel to South America and you will find the yourself in natural splendor. South America is the fourth largest continent in the world, and it occupies about 12% of the
world’s land area. Because of its tropical climate, always pack a cap or hat when traveling to South America. A sturdy pair of shoes is also needed as there will be a
lot of nature-tripping and hiking involved during your visit.
Among the nations that form part of the South American travelers schedule are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay,
Venezuela, Guyana of the United Kingdom, Suriname of the Netherlands and French Guiana.
Famous for its natural land and water resources, travelers in South America will surely fall in love with all the majestic mountain ranges, falls and lakes.
One of the most famous falls in the region is the Angel Falls, which isreputed to be the highest in the world. Located in the southeastern part of Venezuela,
the falls drop at 3212 feet from the mesa of Auyántepuí, which is found in the Guiana Highlands. Named after its discoverer James C. Angel, the waterfall holds a
magic that few travelers in South America can resist, and you will certainly want to pay a visit.
Another famous travel site in South America is the Iguacu Falls, sometimes called the Iguazu Falls, which is located in between Argentina and Brazil. Rising at 200 feet,
it is separated by a rocky cliff and island. One of its fascinating features of these falls is the way the water merges into one fall during the wet season and separates into
two during the dry season.
Lake Titaca in Peru and Bolivia is another travel site in South America that should be visited by any tourist to South America. Considered to be the largest lake in
South America with a width of 56 kilometers and depth of 174 feet. It is also the world’s highest navigable lake, becoming a major transportation route between Peru
and Bolivia. Other lakes that travelers in South America should aim to visit are the Lake Poopo in Bolivia; Argentino and Nahuel Huapi in Argentina and the Valencia in
Venezuela.
Another body of water that is famous in South America is the Orinoco River Delta, which can be found in Venezuela near the Atlantic Ocean. It is longest river in the
region stretching to about 2560 kilometers.
If you are intending to visit the Andes mountain ranges in South America, make sure you pack sturdy shoes, as there will be some serious hiking to be done.
Spreading at about 7200 kilometers, it is one of the longest mountain ranges in the world. South American travelers should also not miss the Aconcagua peak, which
lies in Argentina. The Aconcagua peak is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere, rising at a sheer height of 22,834 feet.
In addition to its land and water resources, South America also offers travelers a look at some of the most unique creatures in the world. Llamas, for instance, can be
found in packs at plateaus called antiplano that stretches from Bolivia to Peru. The Llamas provide meat, milk and wool.
The tapir, which can be found in the forests and grassy places in South and Central America as well as in Asia, are nocturnal animals with short legs and flexible snout,
which they use to roll up leaves and other vegetations. However, the species found in the Andes and Panama has been said to be nearly extinct.
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