Travel in South America
Located mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with only a small portion above the equator, South America is the fourth largest continent in the world.
It is also a continent of extremes. You can find the Amazon here, the world’s largest river, as well as the world’s driest place: the Atacama Desert.
The continent consists of 12 countries and is home to more than 400 million people.
Hiking in South America
South America is home to the Andes, stretching from the southern tip all the way to the northernmost coast of the continent. Measuring a staggering 8,850 km (5,500 mi), the Andes is the world’s longest mountain range. With hundreds of peaks over 4,500 m (15,000 ft), the mountain range is a hiker’s paradise, so we hope you’ll be able to find your next South American hiking adventure in one of our guides.
Cities in South America
Ranging from sprawling capital cities such as Bogota and Lima, to smaller traditional towns and villages, we’re sure that you’ll find one that you’d love to travel to in South America. All of these cities are filled with history and are jam-packed with adventurous things to do.