5 must see places in south america

Five Must See Places Of South America

The Wonderful Creatures of The Galapagos Islands

A wonder of creation, the Galapagos Islands have captured the
imagination of poets and biologists alike. Separated from the
mainland in the waters of Ecuador, evolution created stunning
endemic creatures such as the giant tortoise and the sea iguana,
animals found only on the Galapagos. The most groundbreaking
work ever to be published concerning evolution, "The Origin of
Species", was based on observations made on the Galapagos
Islands by Charles Darwin.

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca evokes a spiritual tranquility and is the most
beautiful lake I've ever seen. It touches the clouds at an
altitude of 12.532 ft. (3.820 m.) with amazing dark blue waters
never seen before. Titicaca, the biggest freshwater lake of
South America, lies on the borders of Bolivia and Peru and hosts
some wonderful islands such as "The Floating Islands" and "The
Island of the Sun".

Machu Picchu - The Lost City of The Incas

Machu Picchu, the Lost city of the Incas, is a mystical, sacred
place. The ruins are one of the most enigmatic and beautiful
ancient ruins in the world. Rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by
Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham, Machu Picchu (meaning 'Old
Peak' in Quechua, the language spoken by the Incas) was thought
to be a sanctuary for the preparation of priestesses and brides
for the Inca nobility. The dramatic setting in a remote area of
the Peruvian Andes enhances the shroud of mystery even more. I
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Patagonia

Patagonia is without doubt one of the most mesmerizing places of
the world. It encompasses the South of both Argentina and Chile.
The name Patagonia stands for 'Land of the Big Feet'. Legends
say that discoverer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew saw a tribe
of nine foot tall giants with big feet. He named the tribe the
Patagons or big feet. It's paradise for the adventurous traveler
with landscapes impossible to imagine. Highlights are whale
watching in Puerto Madryn, visiting Ushuaia (the southernmost
city of the world) and hiking in Torres del Paine national park.

Salar de Uyuni

The big secret of South America is without doubt the Salar de
Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat, in Bolivia. It's the
largest in the world, a staggering 4.025 square miles (10.500
square km.). The beautiful Fish Island (Isla Pescada) gives an
wonderful contrast with the salt lake. The "salar" continues in
the atacama desert, near the border of Chile, with geysers, the
red and green lake, hot baths and a never ceasing tranquility

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