Matthew Barker

Visit the World Wonder’s of South America with this Suggested Itinerary

If you want to visit South America’s Wonders of the World- try this itinerary suggested by Peru for Less travel experts.

If you want to visit some of few of the ever expanding list of world wonders, you should try this suggested itinerary of South America’s best. 

You will start your trip in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, home to Christ the Redeemer, of the New Seven Wonders of the World according to the New 7 Wonders Foundation.  It is also home to the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, one of the listed Seven Natural Wonders of the World as compiled by CNN.  It is recommended you stay a few days to enjoy the beaches, mountains, music, food and life of Rio.  Be sure to explore the Sugarloaf Mountain and Barra de Tijuca as well as Corcovado to visit the famous Statue of Christ the Redeemer. The spectacular views and phenomenal night life will surely suck you in if the food does not hook you!

You will then hop on a flight to the incredible Iguazu Falls where you will have the opportunity to wander the National Park’s trails that wind past hundreds of waterfalls.  As a finale, you can take the ecological train ride to have a chance to visit the famous main attraction of Devil’s Throat. This 55,500 hectare reserve will leave you inspired by nature’s beauty and Mother Nature’s awesome power.  Spend a few days here and take an organized tour as well as wander on your own. 

Next, it is recommended that you head down to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s European and sophisticated capital city.  Start by taking a city tour to get your bearings and catch the highlights that you can visit.  It is also suggested you do a dinner that is complemented by a Tango show.  As cliché as it might be, this is the capital of Tango dancing and you will be blown away by the passion and beauty of this sensual dance as well as the pride the locals take in this national activity.

After you have absorbed the very European lifestyles of Buenos Aires, jump on the airplane to visit Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire.  A sharp contrast from the bustling commercial European city, Cusco is a humble city and a treasure of the Andes.  The city is built on ruins and is authentically Spanish colonial with its terracotta roofs and colonial era architecture.  With ruins in and around the city you can spend a few days enjoying this historic and cultural location while acclimatizing to the altitude.  Tour the Sacred Valley and then get ready for the cherry on top, Machu Picchu. 

Either trek or take the train to the famous site of Machu Picchu.  What is said to have been a highly exclusive religious site for the Inca, this World Wonder is hidden at the top of the mountain with the town of Aguas Calientes at its feet.  Take a guided tour and wander the rest of the day.  You can also head down to the town and visit the hot springs and check into one of the awesome hotels.   From here, the rest of South America is left to visit!  If you want to add on another World Wonder listed by the American Society of Civil Engineers, add a day or two to visit Itaipu Dam on the Parana River between Brazil and Paraguay.  If you don’t have much more time, head home and start planning your next South America vacation!

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