South America Tours - Check Out these Must See Attractions
If you've been planning a trip to South America and looking at the type of South America tours on offer you'll know the continent offers a huge array of different attractions, experiences and environmental beauties that are unseen anywhere else in the world. If you are trying to pin down what to do and see perhaps consider some of the following:
Quito
This was one of the capitals of the Inca Empire and a perfect place to delve into the history of the Indians who used and worshipped gold. From here you can travel along historical railway lines, where the biggest issue will be what not to take a photo of.
Cusco
Experience the pretty city of rich red and orange terracotta roofs and streets paved with cobblestones. Here you will find the amazing architecture of the Inca Indians, known for their precision and fine details. Surrounding the city are ruins worth exploring, and from this area there is the chance to discover the wonders of the Inca Trail.
Lake Titicaca
This is the largest lake in South America and is almost four thousand metres above sea level. The surrounding vegetation and landscapes are unforgettably beautiful and after travelling across it you can visit the city of La Paz where you can experience a modern city interlaced with traditional architecture and culture.
Rio de Janeiro
Who could miss the beaches of Rio de Janeiro off any South America tours including, of course, Copacabana, this beach was a popular tourist destination long before the Beach Boys sang of its merits. This is also the city of the vast and exquisite Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain from where you can overlook the city.
Buenos Aires
After all that history and scenery, beaches and villages, come into this bustling city full of style and sophistication. This city boasts high fashion, amazing shopping and the best night life you may ever experience. It's worth going to a tango lesson or two before you arrive.
Galapagos Islands
If you are an animal lover and want to see the world famous tortoise in its own environment, this is your opportunity to see them in action.
The only problem when researching South American tours is trying to find which parts of this diverse continent are must see attractions. Though the benefit of a guided tour is that all that hard work has already been completed for you!
Quito
This was one of the capitals of the Inca Empire and a perfect place to delve into the history of the Indians who used and worshipped gold. From here you can travel along historical railway lines, where the biggest issue will be what not to take a photo of.
Cusco
Experience the pretty city of rich red and orange terracotta roofs and streets paved with cobblestones. Here you will find the amazing architecture of the Inca Indians, known for their precision and fine details. Surrounding the city are ruins worth exploring, and from this area there is the chance to discover the wonders of the Inca Trail.
Lake Titicaca
This is the largest lake in South America and is almost four thousand metres above sea level. The surrounding vegetation and landscapes are unforgettably beautiful and after travelling across it you can visit the city of La Paz where you can experience a modern city interlaced with traditional architecture and culture.
Rio de Janeiro
Who could miss the beaches of Rio de Janeiro off any South America tours including, of course, Copacabana, this beach was a popular tourist destination long before the Beach Boys sang of its merits. This is also the city of the vast and exquisite Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain from where you can overlook the city.
Buenos Aires
After all that history and scenery, beaches and villages, come into this bustling city full of style and sophistication. This city boasts high fashion, amazing shopping and the best night life you may ever experience. It's worth going to a tango lesson or two before you arrive.
Galapagos Islands
If you are an animal lover and want to see the world famous tortoise in its own environment, this is your opportunity to see them in action.
The only problem when researching South American tours is trying to find which parts of this diverse continent are must see attractions. Though the benefit of a guided tour is that all that hard work has already been completed for you!
Source...