South America is the southern continent of America and is located in the southern hemisphere. It’s the fourth largest continent Asia, Africa and North America. One of the world’s biggest rain forests Amazon is located here and is also home to the majestic Andes. It has several natural attractions and also some breathtaking beaches. Brazil is popular country of South America which gets major tourist attraction and attention. The Rio festival of Brazil is the most popular one and it’s basically lovers’ paradise and ideal holiday destination because of its remote islands and heavenly beaches.

It comprises of 14 countries Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Falkland Island, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The continent has rediscovered its tourism potential and at the time when people want to look for exotic locations to spend their holiday, South America just turns out to be some virgin territory yet to be explored. Today getting to South Africa has become a lot easier as compared to the past, with the increase in flights. The continent is huge and hence it’s important that you map out your basic itinerary before embarking on to the journey.

The most important tourist attraction is the Brazilian carnival which lasts for almost 40 days before Easter and is celebrated with lots of road shows, parade, dance and music. The indigenous dance form Samba also got world fame through this festival. Besides there are exotic islands, Angel Falls at Venezuela, forests, and mountains which are also a characteristic of the continent are great travel options.

The Amazon Basin is the home to some great wildlife like crocodile, anaconda, astonishing birds and exotic plants and trees of our planet, so if you are even slightly adventurous a trip to the Amazon basin is must.

The Easter Island in Chile has massive sculptures all over the island. A visit to the lost city of Machu Picchu in Peru can give you the feel of God and mysticism. The tranquil Lake Titicaca can provide the much needed serenity to your eyes and soul.

We hear all kinds of unpleasant stories regarding South America travel but just use your common sense and enjoy the exotic locations. The taxis are safe, and you should always keep your backpack locked, traveling in groups is the safest option, and referring to travel guide and map will surely help. Spanish is the widest and the most popular language in the continent and having knowledge of Spanish o can be greatly rewarding during the trip.