South America – a hidden jewel

View of Ushuaia, a port city in Argentina with the snowcapped Martial Range in the background
United States
November 6, 2015 3:40pm CST
One of the best-kept secrets among travelers has now been revealed. A decade ago, South America was only known to few travelers of its natural resources and beauty. Today, South America has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. From the ever changing coastline to the majestic mountains of the Andes and Machu Picchu makes South America an outdoor paradise for the adventurer. The vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires offer nonstop action for the traveler. Cape Horn provides nature lovers with a variety of wildlife to exploring the region's mysterious glaciers. With an abundant habitat for penguins and seals, makes this region one of the most stunning places on earth. Follow one of the most legendary rivers on earth as you cruise down the Amazon River through its many tributaries. Discover native villages and Indian culture in the middle of the vast Amazon jungle. It is one of the last unspoiled regions on earth.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Nov 15
is this somewhere you have visited?
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Anthony Dezenzio
@thauser (35)
• United States
7 Nov 15
Yes, I traveled extensively throughout South America as a travel writer and photographer.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Nov 15
@thauser Ah see I missed that in your discussion, getting a bit of a personal aspect on these makes it easier for us to find hooks to comment on, and makes them more interesting!
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
7 Nov 15
I prefer to travel within the US and see the wonders here of which there are many if you just look for them.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
8 Nov 15
It is also the place for tourists to embark on Antarctica cruise. I think that particular cruise is in some of the bucket lists. The cruise will cost nearly $20,000 per person, excluding the air ticket.
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Anthony Dezenzio
@thauser (35)
• United States
8 Nov 15
I love cruises, but that's a little too expensive for my blood!
Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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7 Nov 15
Looks and sounds amazing. I should put it on my list of places to visit.
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Carol Brown
@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
8 Nov 15
A friend of mine travelled to Brazil some years back and just raved about it. She was there for a family shindig of her boyfriend at the time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340511)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Nov 15
I have friends who've been to South America. They have raved about it.
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mimiang
@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
26 Mar 16
I want to see South America. I want to see Mexico, brazil, and other countries there.
Judy Story
@jstory07 (139816)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Nov 15
It is a land of unknown still. It is a hidden jewel. I would love to go there someday.
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Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
13 Jan 16
This seems really nice, and looks like busy place, I bet this is a great place to visit.
Deborah-Diane
@DeborahDiane (40298)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Nov 15
I have traveled extensively in Mexico, but I have not gone as far south as South America. One of these days ...
Paul Connor
@mrtoffee (1522)
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6 Nov 15
I would love to visit South America one day, so many things to see and experience.
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Amanda Tucker
@Kazemononoke (248)
• United States
6 Nov 15
I'm really hoping that one day I can make it to South America. So far I have been to the Middle East and Korea. I would love to see Machu Picchu the most!
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Janet Anderson
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
7 Nov 15
I would love to go there too
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Vivian Sudhir
@gofsey (1911)
• Madurai, India
26 Mar 16
Sure good to hear about it. Good tourist spots and the mighty Amazon, nice combination. Nice to read about all this.