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Have you ever
wondered if what you know about travel to South
America is accurate?
Consider the
following paragraphs and compare what you know to
the latest info on travel to South
America.
Travel
to South America
Travel to South America and
you will find the yourself in natural splendor.
The fourth largest among the
continents of the world, South America occupies
about 12% of the world’s land area.
Tip: Wear
a hat & good shoes
Because of its tropical
climate, one should 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 that will be
involved.
Among the nations that will be part of the
itinerary of South American travelers are:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guyana
of the United Kingdom, Suriname of the Netherlands
and French Guiana.
Mountains,
falls and lakes, oh my!
Famous for its natural land
and water resources, travelers in South America
will surely fall in love with its mountain ranges,
falls and lakes.
Angel
Falls
One of the most famous falls
in the region is the Angel Falls, reputed to be the
highest in the world.
Located in the southeaster
part of Venezuela, the falls drops 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.
Iguacu
Falls
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 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
Lake Titaca in Peru and
Bolivia is another travel site in South America
that should be in the must-see list of any tourist.
Considered to be the largest
lake in South America with its 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 note down are the Lake Poopo
in Bolivia; Argentina and Nahuel Huapi in Argentina
and the Valencia in Venezuela.
Orinoco
River
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.
Those
shoes again!
The
Andes
Sturdy shoes are needed if
travelers intend to visit the Andes mountain ranges
in South America.
Spreading at about 7200
kilometers, it is one of the longest mountain
ranges in the world.
Aconcagua
peak
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.
Llamas
In addition to land and water
resources, South America also offers travelers a
peek into 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. This animal
provides meat, milk and wool.
The
tapir
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 vegetation.
However, the species found in
the Andes and Panama has been said to be nearly
extinct.
If you're feeling adventurous
by now, South America may be your next travel
destination.
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