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South America is a very colorful country. You will not find traditional European austere streets and sedate old museums here, which can bore an avid tourist. But behind every turn in this country, a new amazing adventure awaits you. The ocean, volcanoes, stunningly beautiful mountains, forests and lakes, colorful small towns, an abundance of exotic food and non-trivial entertainment attract the attention of gambling travelers around the world. If you are tired of excursions or a relaxing beach holiday and want to experience adventure adrenaline, feel free to go on your next vacation to any country of this warm continent.
10 Church of Las Lajas, Colombia
This church is the most visited temple in the country. There is a whole legend that goes back to the XNUMXth century. It says that once the image of the Mother of God came to a little girl who was deaf and dumb. And after meeting with the Mother of God, the baby suddenly began to hear and speak. Later, in the place where the girl lived, a miraculous icon was found in a cave. The story attracted pilgrims who created an incredibly beautiful church on this site. It also serves as a bridge in a rocky gorge and is a symbol of peace between the peoples of Colombia and Ecuador.
9. Pucon, Chile
Pucon is the unofficial capital of active tourism for Chileans. The city is distinguished primarily by its nature – there is a lake of magical beauty, a volcano of a strict conical shape. Often the volcano releases smoke of an unusual red color, which looks especially beautiful at night, coloring the sky in a blood red color. The town is quite small, but at the same time it is famous for its opportunities to try yourself in a variety of active sports. The most popular and exciting among them are rafting and kayaking.
8. Road 7 lakes, Argentina
In Argentina, be sure to visit the road of 7 lakes! It will be an amazing journey through fabulous places, during which the most incredible beauties of the local nature will appear before your eyes. This is an alternation of mountain snow-capped peaks, dense bright forests, lagoons, iridescent waterfalls, transparent blue lakes. In total, the route stretched for more than 300 kilometers. There is also a lake outside the list, which will come across along the way – this is the so-called Lago Escondido, or translated from Spanish as “hidden lake” and 2 beautiful parks in its surroundings.
7. Urubamba, Peru
A small town in Peru may initially not even be noticeable to the eye. He seemed to be lost among the mountains. It is a very warm, sunny town with a population of less than 3, and its climate is strikingly different from the general climate of Cusco. The first thing that catches your eye upon arrival is palm trees with unusual shaggy tops. This place is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. And the atmosphere of Urubamba just embodies all the most interesting things that happened in that era. This is not a tourist city, but there you can see the real life of people. No one will run after you with flyers and you will not find a bunch of bars to relax. But you will enjoy even more admiring the wonderful city and walking among tiny houses and shaggy palm trees.
6. Los Roques, Venezuela
The Los Roques archipelago is a real water paradise for travelers. One of the most mysterious places in the world is an underwater rock in Los Roques. Every connoisseur of rare places dreams of visiting it and diving. Under water you can see as much as 30 meters around. Daredevils can dive deeper and see with their own eyes long sunken ships. Mangroves from the lagoon system will amaze your imagination no less, and you can see absolutely all the beauty of the archipelago from a height by climbing an abandoned Dutch lighthouse.
5. Salta, Argentina
Tourists going on vacation to Salta traditionally begin their acquaintance with the so-called “train in the clouds”. He takes you to a lost tiny city, which is located at an altitude of more than 4 thousand meters. The train route really runs through very high bridges, under which tourists will see pitch darkness. There is also a national park with giant cacti not far from Salta, as well as the idyllic Valley of the Moon, where you can relax and have a beautiful photo shoot.
4. Tayrona National Park, Colombia
South America is the ideal solution for those who like to combine active holidays and passive relaxation on the beach. Once you’ve explored all the colorful sights of Colombia, don’t forget to stop by Tayrona for a relaxing break. Stunning wide sandy beaches will surprise you with their calmness, silence and desertedness even in the midst of the tourist season. About 400 species of animals and birds have settled in the national park. You will not find luxury hotels here, but bungalows and fairly comfortable campsites will give you a sense of solitude with nature.
3. Encarnacion, Paraguay
Encarnacion is divided into 2 parts. In one is a modern city, which can be of little interest to tourists. But the second part of the city has preserved very ancient architectural monuments. Here you can wander through the ruins of the Jesuit mission, built as far back as 1678. A whole archaeological park is located 40 kilometers north of Encarnación. And in the summer, the city organizes a traditional Carnival for all Paraguayans and guests of the country.
2. Cabo Polonio, Uruguay
If you are tired of civilization, crowded cities and trivial excursions, head to the most unusual place for a tourist holiday – the village of Cabo Polonio, which is home to only about 80 people. It doesn’t even have water or electricity. People collect rainwater and make do with candles. But it is even charming, because it makes you feel one with nature. Unusually beautiful nature and a wide sandy strip await you. Enjoy an idyllic paradise, play with the seals and be sure to wander along the most beautiful beach in the area.
1. Banos, Ecuador
Banos was founded in a valley between two beautiful national parks. Therefore, in addition to the popular quad biking in Banos, rafting on a seething river and descents into canyons, you can easily get to waterfalls, thermal springs with mineral water and the Amazonian forests. In Banos, be sure to take a horse ride through the small town or visit the Gothic temple, which was built from real volcanic stone.