30 mars 2018

Interesting Sites To Explore For Latin America Adventure Travel

By Christine Burns


Visiting South America is a dream come true for the average travel enthusiast. With a plethora of breathtaking sites, it is no secret why this is so. Here are a few places you might want to explore during your Latin America adventure travel.

Among the highly trafficked nations in the continent include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Colombia. The Inca trail in Peru kicks off this list. This awe inspiring site is situated at the top of the Andes Mountains. It lies within what was once the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

It is often adored for the awesome beauty it encompasses. It truly is a mysterious site, with its complex design only compounding the mystery. It is often a wonder why a site of grand proportions such as this would be built in such a remote location. The trail is quite challenging to navigate, a factor that always makes it attractive to adventurers.

The Amazon makes for a key attraction in South America too. There is hardly an accomplished adventurer who has not explored its course. It traverses a total distance of five and a half million square kilometers spread over 9 countries. 30 percent of the global plant and wildlife species are found within this ecosystem.

Its ecosystem comprises a rainforest and a large river. The Amazon River courses its way through the rainforest and via nine countries. It hosts many fish and snake species, making it the most diverse habitat worldwide. From the tall canopies dotting the jungle, you can see an unhindered view of the ecosystem below.

The Iguazu Fall, another interesting site, can be found at the Brazilian and Argentinean border. The imposing size of the waterfalls always leaves one in awe. There is a fear element that creeps in you as you listen to the cascading waterfalls roar. The cascades travel for 3 kilometers via the jungle. The best part of it all is that one need not stand far to watch the waterfalls thanks to the intricately constructed boardwalks close by.

Bolivia is a great tourist country too. The prime gem of the country is the Uyuni Salt Flats. It sits on a large swath of land in southwest Bolivia that was once occupied by a prehistoric lake. Whenever it rains, the never ending white landscape gets converted into a big mirror. The site often resembles a scene from a science fiction film.

When in the continent, many adventurists like to venture to the Galapagos Islands. These islands host lots of marine creatures and birds. Make a detour to the area to check out the friendly tortoises and sea lions. Snorkeling is an interesting activity to partake in thanks to the surrounding clear waters. Penguins and iguanas are also in plenty.

Complete your tour with a visit to Rio de Janeiro. There is a legendary aspect to the Copacabana beach. It is always teeming with sunbathers from across the world. Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the city from the Corcovado Mountain, giving the feeling of divine protection.




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