If you have your sights set on exploring the rich cultures in South America, this article was written with you in mind. Below are some of the best holiday destinations to be found in South America.
Atlantic Ocean To The Pacific Ocean
Why not experience the stunning views when travelling from the Pacific Ocean across the land to the Atlantic Ocean, which is on the Caribbean side? Meet your guide in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, where you spend one day and night exploring this fascinating city. After a great breakfast at your hotel, a 4-hour drive to the Caribbean coast and the town called Puerto Viejo, where you will visit the local sloth sanctuary. Join a lecture highlighting the issues sloths, before taking a guided tour of the facility. Other stops include Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Arenal and Monteverde.
Ecuador Adventure
This land is among the sites for the Mayan civilisation and there are many archaeological sites to marvel at in this area. The tour includes Quito, Cotopaxi, Chugchilan, Banos, Alausi, Cuenca and Guayaquil. A highlight of the tour is Cotopaxi National Park, where you can enjoy Limpiopungo Lake, home to many bird species. Drive to Banos, a place where thermal baths are naturally formed. You can book a trip to this beautiful country or, if you’re on one of those 2023 escorted tours Chile has to offer, you can opt to make Ecuador as your next stop if you fancy exploring this unique nation.
Yucatan Discovery
This 10-day tour delivers the best of Mexico, starting with a couple of days in Valladolid, which was founded in the 16th century by the Spanish. Visit the archaeological site of Ek Balam, where you can view the huge temples that were built, then spend the rest of the day in Valladolid. The next day, you head to one of the 7 wonders of the world, namely Chichen Itza, the Yucatan Mayan sites that were carved out of the dense jungle. A dozen pyramids were constructed to worship the god Itzamna and the sun god Kinich Kakmo and your English-speaking guide brings you up to date with the long and colourful history of the Yucatan region.
Cultural Highlights Of Peru
This is a 14-night adventure that takes in all of the cultural aspects of Peru. Starting at the capital, Lima, you enjoy a tour of this ancient city, with the central area, the main plaza, where you can appreciate the fine colonial architecture. The next day you fly to Arequipa, also known as the ‘white city’, the main church is something to behold and then you are off to Santa Catalina Monastery. After a couple of days touring local attractions, you head inland to the Colca Canyon, where you can enjoy a free day of leisure. Of course, your guide can tell you some places to explore.
The highlight of the tour has to be Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world; spend the entire day on a luxury boat slowly meandering through glass-like water that is crystal-clear. Cusco is next on the list of amazing places to see, this was the imperial Inca city and the ruins are close to the town, where you will be given a tour by a local English-speaking guide. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is next, with a visit to Chinchero, where you can buy woven cloth made from colourful local textiles. The nearby Inca ruins offer a fascinating insight into 15th-century living high in the Andes.
If you want the very best South American holiday experience, start with a Google search to locate a leading South America tour operator and check out the many tours that are available in 2023.