South America is home to a number of countries that you hear about in the news, but are not really sure where they are. Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. These are places that you hear about but you’re not quite sure where they are or how to get there. South America is the southern continent of the Americas, situated in part in the Western and Southern Hemisphere, and a small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean. North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest.
Brazil is the fifth largest country by geographical area occupying nearly half of South America. It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. It is bordered on the northwest by Colombia and on the west by Bolivia and Peru, and bordered on the southwest by Argentina and Paraguay and on the south by Uruguay. There are ample tours to South America, especially to Brazil. Online travel sites offer numerous promotions and deals for south American vacation packages to Brazil.
Peru, another South American country, is located in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, no the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peruvian territory was home to the Norte Chico civilization, one of the oldest in the world, and to the Inca Empire, the largest state in Pre-Columbian America. Peru’s multiethnic population encourages travel and adventure tours to South America. Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Iquitos, Cusco, Chimbote and Huancayo are the major cities in Peru.
Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Buenos Aires, the capital city located right in the heart of Argentina, offers many cruises and vacation packages. Cruises to South America, particularly to Argentina range in price depending on where you are departing from. The flavor of Buenos Aires is based on its German and Italian cultures with the Spanish native tongue. On the southern shore of the Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires is certainly worth the price of admission.
South America vacations should surely include Bolivia! Bolivia is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south and Chile and Peru to the west. Taking flights South America to Bolivia will offer packages Oruro and Santa Cruz. Rich in natural resources, architecture, painting and sculpture are also plentiful. Bolivia has a rich folklore and a distinctive regional folk music. The carnival of Oruro and the carnival at Tarabuco are very popular.
South America holidays are sure to inspire and infuse everyone in your family. Happy travels!!
