South America’s vast area is home to many different cultures, climates and people, making this continent rich in unique sights and experiences. Some of these amazing sights include Machu Picchu in Peru, the Galapagos Islands and the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. We have hand picked the very best highlights of this amazing continent as part of our variety of tours.
South America is the 3rd largest continent in terms of area, and is home to over 371 million people in 12 countries. The continent has a vast history of ancient civilizations, notably the Incas who dominated the Andes many years ago. The Amazon rainforest and Galapagos Islands are examples of South America’s diverse climates and wildlife.
The various cultures in South America have created some world recognised cuisine, music and fashion, notably Brazil’s vibrant samba music, popular in the infamous carnivals.