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Travel To South America - The Three Faces of South America

There it is, plenty of mountains, beaches, adventures and history, all at an affordable price. What Are You waiting for your next trip to South America?

As a matter of fact, if you are reading this, you have already decided to go there or, at least ,you are thinking about it. But, where to? I will show you my three favorite locations in South America, you choose by your own.

Peru: Macchu Picchu and The Inca’s Road

Are you the kind of person interested in history and archeological marvels or you would rather go looking for adventure, and a little (or more) fun within it? Whatever option you chose, Peru is the right place for you to go.

Five hundred years ago, the Spaniards ransacked and destroyed most of the legacy of the Inca Civilization. They could not, however, reach the sacred city of Macchu Picchu. These almost intact ruins where found in the twentieth century, and access to the city is believed to have been reserved for the emperor (the Inca) and the nobility (Hiran Bingham, founder of the remains, held that priestesses were raised and prepared here, but this is refused by current scientists)

Macchu Picchu is also some kind of world spiritual centre, people of all credos consider it an incredible point of contact with the spirit. But reaching the Macchu Picchu without walking the Inca’s Road, one of the most spectacular walking roads of the world, would be a sin. The Incas had built a road system only comparable to the one that the Ancient Romans built. The best kept part of the Inca’s road is the one that goes from Aguas Calientes to Macchu Picchu. After paying a USD 50 rate (USD 25 for students with international card), you will be able to start three unforgettable days in which you will walk 60 miles of mountains, with incredible vegetation and landscape.

The contact with the local people is one of the most attractive sides of traveling to South America, and this is particularly noticeable on the Inca’s Road.. You will find several “postas†all along the way (the antique places where Incas messengers got rest), and the natives hired for carrying the heavy luggage (the “portadoresâ€) still resemble those antique messengers: they run at an incredibly rhythm; when you arrive to the “posta†they will have already set up your tent. However, not only rest is to be expected at the end of the day: depending on which “posta†you choose to stop, you can be received but one of the parties enjoyed by the innumerable youngsters that visit Macchu Picchu from all around the world.

The Inca’s Road is usually preceded by a visit to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, and one of the greatest urban monuments from Colonial times in Latin America.

Yet, if I were you, I would start from the Argentine city of Salta, visit Bolivia, the Titicaca Lake, and just then go to Cusco. It is a bit longer, yes, but you will never forget it.

Brazil, always Brazil

What else can be said of Brazil that you have not heard about? Brazil is not a place to be visited once, it is a place to fall in love with. Brazil is also one of the largest countries of the globe, so my first advice is to get a travel guide book, and also one of those promotional plane tickets including 5 destinations for a reduced price.

Brazilians are worldwide known for their eternal smile and happiness; they tend to have less prejudices regarding human relations. That may be the reason why you will find a party almost wherever you find a Brazilian. Although Rio is “the†place for nightclubs, discos, and related events, the entire coast of Brazil is a permanent party.

If you are planning a trip for two, let me recommend you Trindage, an almost unnoticed place between Rio and Sao Paulo. The road ends at Parati, a beautiful beach town known for its Colonial architecture. After Parati, you will have to walk 8 kms. (around 3 miles). Renting a car is an option too, but I prefer hitchhiking. Every night there are reggae parties on the beach, and the sky is so clean that you will see several falling stars. You can a take a bath in of the rivers of the zone, but please remember not using soap in order to keep the environment unpolluted.

For those who enjoy adventures, the Amazon is a huge challenge. If you want to visit the jungle but without taking big risks, it is always nice to visit the mythic city of Manaos, with its Opera and its glorious past. Manaos is today a tax-free zone, so you may also find very cheap electronic devices.

Buenos Aires: the most pretentious city in South America

I was not surprised when I read that a London magazine has chosen Buenos Aires as the ‘sexiest city in the world’. With most of its population of European origins, and the frenzy proper of a big city, Buenos Aires has an incredible night life. Fancy nightclubs and pubs (accessible to the tourist, because of the low local currency, the Argentine Peso) are concurred by both young and mature people.

I would recommend going to one of the exclusive restaurants located in Puerto Madero, eat some Argentine meat, and then start the night at the Recoleta, the fanciest zone in Buenos Aires. You will ask yourself whether you are in Milan or Paris (do not dear to remind an Argentine they are from South America, they will get mad at you!).

Culturally, Buenos Aires is the most active city in South America. Writers, film directors, philosophers and artists of all kind are usually in the city giving performances or conferences.

If you like Theater, Corrientes Av. is some sort of local Broadway, all along which you will find uncountable spectacles. Of course, you cannot leave Buenos Aires without visiting the Colon Theatre, the most refined of its kind in South America.

During the day, you can visit San Telmo square, place of bohemians and artists, home of Tango, the Argentine typical dance. You can always go to a “tangueria†(tango bar) and get some lessons or just enjoy the sensual movements of the dancers.

For the weekend, going to a soccer match is a must. If you want to go to the biggest stadium in Argentina, go to the River Plate Stadium. However, if you prefer something slightly smaller but much more intense, go to the antagonist Boca Juniors Stadium, where 60,000 souls tight in a reduced space make literally vibrate the concrete. Soccer is not just a sport for the Argentines, it is a passion. Although Argentine beaches are not famous, you can enjoy several near Buenos Aires.

The most crowded is Mar del Plata, but the most beautiful is perhaps Necochea. If you are thinking on going a little more to the south, you can visit Las Grutas, the most southern beach where you can take a bath (below that, it is freezing cold). As a matter of fact, this would be an excellent excuse for visiting the entire Patagonia, with the lakes, the mountains and the Pampa, but this is subject for another article on traveling to South America...

Additional resources and information can be found by going to: http://www.TravelToSouthAmerica.com

About the Author

Jason Gadayan is a contributing writer for http://www.TravelToSouthAmerica.com

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Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are among the least-known places in South America: nine hundred miles of muddy coastline giving way to a forest so dense that even today there are virtually no roads through it; a string of rickety coastal towns situated between the mouths of the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers, where living is so difficult that as many Guianese live abroad as in their homelands; an interior of watery, green anarchy where border disputes are often based on ancient Elizabethan maps, where flora and fauna are still being discovered, where thousands of rivers remain mostly impassable...

The Penguin History of Latin America
The Penguin History of Latin America
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Now fully updated to 2009, this acclaimed history of Latin America tells its turbulent story from Columbus to Chavez. Beginning with the Spanish and Portugese conquests of the New World, it takes in centuries of upheaval, revolution and modernization up to the present day, looking in detail at Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Cuba, and gives an overview of the cultural developments that have made Latin America a source of fascination for the world...

South American Handbook, 87th: Longest running English language travel guide, The South American Handbook (Footprint - Handbooks)
South American Handbook, 87th: Longest running English language travel guide, The South American Handbook (Footprint - Handbooks)
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The longest-running English language travel guide has once again been fully revised and updated by expert author Ben Box, providing the most up-to-date guide for discovering this incredible continent. Unparalleled coverage of the entire region with in-depth listings on where to eat, sleep and drink, as well as all the adventure sports, activities, arts, historic sites and culture this diverse and beautiful region offers...

Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica.
Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica.
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South America, though home to about one-third of the world's bird species and twice as many endemic families of birds as any other continent, has the world's sparsest population of birdwatchers. Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica illustrates and describes all the known species--more than 1,000 of them--in a vast swath of this underexplored birder's paradise, from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and Uruguay to parts of Antarctica...

Geological Observations on South America: Being the Third Part of the Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle, under the Command of Capt. Fitzroy, R. N. ... Library Collection - Life Sciences)
Geological Observations on South America: Being the Third Part of the Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle, under the Command of Capt. Fitzroy, R. N. ... Library Collection - Life Sciences)
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First published in 1846, Darwin's Geological Observations made up the third part of his memoir of his voyage on the Beagle during the years 1832-1836. While the first part (1842) focused on the structure and distribution of coral reefs and the second (1844) described the volcanic islands visited during the voyage, this third instalment is devoted exclusively to South America, where Darwin spent the longest period of the expedition...

Lonely Planet South America (Country Guide) (Shoestring Travel Guide)
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For 30 years, Lonely Planet has been the backpackers' bible for South America. Whether you're trekking the Andes, gliding through the Amazon or joining a wild festival, our unbeatable 11th edition is your key to adventure...

South America (New True Books: Geography)
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The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America (Rough Guides)
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"The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America" tells you everything you need to know before you go to Latin America, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing. It will help you plan the best possible trip, with advice on when to go and what not to miss, and how to avoid trouble on the road...




Leather and Cedar Wood '21st Century South America' Map (Brazil)


Leather and Cedar Wood '21st Century South America' Map (Brazil)


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Francys Ferreira presents a leather map of South America adorned with the stylizations of yore. Ports, cities and rivers are identified and a rose of winds directs the clipper on a handcrafted map displayed in elegant cedar wood rods.

Handcrafted Leather 'South America in 21st Century' Map (Brazil)


Handcrafted Leather 'South America in 21st Century' Map (Brazil)


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A sailboat invites on a journey of exploration through modern-day South America as charted in a map by Brazil's Francys Ferreira. The map is handcrafted of quality leather and hangs from elegant cedar rods.

Plumeria Yellow and Black Sarong (Indonesia)


Plumeria Yellow and Black Sarong (Indonesia)


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This handmade sarong is constructed of fringed, lightweight rayon. This sarong features a beautiful Plumeria print,(Frangipani) also known as the Lei flower, that is native to tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico.

Hope's 32-oz Tung Oil (Pack of 2)


Hope's 32-oz Tung Oil (Pack of 2)


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For a hand-rubbed low gloss finish, Tung oil is an exotic, naturally drying oil imported from South America and China. This oil is recognized by craftsmen to be the ultimate drying oil for all fine woods.

Lonely Planet Healthy Travel Central & South America


Lonely Planet Healthy Travel Central & South America


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A guide to Central and South America provides information on minimizing health risks during travel, covering such topics a treating common travel diseases, safety tips for outdoor activities, and pre-trip planning.

Frommers South America (Paperback)


Frommers South America (Paperback)


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Frommer`s South America is the premier guide to the continent, with complete coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. You`ll get details on Carnaval, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Gal&aacut...

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring (Paperback)


Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring (Paperback)


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The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget (Paperback)


The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget (Paperback)


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Insight Guide South America (Paperback)


Insight Guide South America (Paperback)


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Globetrotter Travel Map South America (Sheet Map, folded)


Globetrotter Travel Map South America (Sheet Map, folded)


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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide.The Globetrot...

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