south america
Between its wonderous mountain ranges, remote islands and the world's biggest rainforest, your first trip to South America likely won't be your last.
Incredible Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked country between Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. The landscape varies with swampland, subtropical forests, and chaco, wildernesses that consist of savanna and scrubland.
Rasma RaistersPublished 7 months ago in WanderBeautiful Guyana
Guyana is a South American country that is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south, and Suriname to the east. It is a country on the North Atlantic coast of South America. It’s a country defined by its dense rainforests and its capital is Georgetown.
Rasma RaistersPublished 7 months ago in WanderThe Fabulous Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands located in the Pacific Ocean, is a volcanic archipelago. It’s a province of Ecuador, lying about 1,000 km off its coast. It has an isolated terrain that shelters a large variety of plant and animal species. Charles Darwin visited here in 1835 and his observation of the species here inspired his theory of evolution.
Rasma RaistersPublished 7 months ago in WanderQuito at the Andean Foothills
Quito is the capital of Ecuador located high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2.850m. It was built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. It is known for its architecture combining European, Moorish, and indigenous styles.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderGuayaquil Gateway to Pacific Beaches
Ecuador is a country on the equator on the west coast of South America. The country has a diverse landscape including the Amazon jungle, the Andean highlands, and the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Guayaquil is a port city that is known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderExploring Columbia
Bogotá the capital of Columbia is a beautiful city surrounded by lush mountains. You can start your tour in La Candelaria, the historic center of the city. It is a colorful area with buildings that date back to the 1800s. There are narrow streets and walkways.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderSalsa Dancing in Cali
Cali is a city in the Valle del Cauca department in Columbia, southwest of Bogota. It’s known for its salsa dancing as well as for impressive architecture and wonderful cathedrals.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderSightseeing in Santiago and the Rest of Chile
Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the western edge of South America. It has over 6,000 km of Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago is Chile’s capital and largest city. It sits in a valley that is surrounded by the snow-capped Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderExploring Brasilia
Brasilia succeeded Rio de Janeiro as the capital of Brazil in 1960. The city was built in less than three years and is located in the center of Brazil to help open up the western part of the country to tourism. The creative city planning was the work of Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer with avant-garde architecture.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderThe Enigma of the Amazon: Why No Bridges Span its Mighty Waters
The Amazon River, an iconic representation of South America's wild heart, is a subject of both awe and intrigue. Stretching over 4,000 miles and touching six nations, it competes with the Nile in its sheer majesty. But a peculiar fact remains: while the Nile is dotted with bridges, especially around Cairo, the Amazon stands untouched. Why has mankind not spanned this colossal river with bridges?
Ifeoma OdumoduPublished 8 months ago in WanderImpressive Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is an amazing and exciting city in Brazil. It has a spectacular setting between the mountains and the sea. It has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rio is the second major city in Brazil and was the capital from 1763 to 1960. It was founded by Portuguese colonists in the mid 1500s. The city has a lovely harbor over which towers Sugar Loaf.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in WanderSpectacular Sao Paulo
Brazil is a vast country that stretches from the Amazon Basin in the north to vineyards and the massive Iguacu Falls in the south. Sao Paulo is a vibrant financial center and is one of the world’s most populous cities. It is the largest city in South America situated on the Piratininga Plateau surrounded by rivers that flow out into the interior. The city was founded in 1554 and became the gateway to the backcountry of Brazil.
Rasma RaistersPublished 8 months ago in Wander