South America Itinerary?
Hola!
I’m planning a 3 month trip to South America with two friends for the end of this year, November -> February.
We have a list of countries :
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
We’re thinking of starting in Chile, working our way down south then back up north through Argentina and maybe doing an Amazon cruise into Brazil. We’d also like to stop by Easter Island and the Galapagos Islands.
Can I get some more suggestions on the order of countries to visit?
Thanks!
Be aware that most Latin American countries essential shut down in December for the Christmas holidays. This is the height of their tourist season so you should get your reservations in now.
That said, I would recommend this itinernary:
Start with Brazil, then go down to Buenos Aires. Stay in Argentina to the Patagonia, visit the Peninsula de Valdez (See the orcas, penguins, and seal colonies). From there, go over to the Lakes of southern Chile and Bariloche in Argentina. Go up through chile to Santiago (maybe a side trip to Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the hemisphere). Easter Island is Chilean territory so arrange your visit from there. From there the Atacama Desert to Peru - Nasca, Macchu Picchu, Lima. Peruvian food is outstanding, don’t miss the seafood. See the Volcanos and mountains in Ecuador and try to see the Galapagos from there. Finally don’t miss Colombia. Forget everything you’ve heard about this country, it’s a beautiful place with wonderful people. See Cali, Bogota, and Cartagena. Venezuela is nice but by this point the only thing worth seeing will be Angel Falls.
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:19 am
Best countries to visit in my opinion. Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina.
References :
My Experience.
http://www.southamericanpostcard.com/
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:42 am
Be aware that most Latin American countries essential shut down in December for the Christmas holidays. This is the height of their tourist season so you should get your reservations in now.
That said, I would recommend this itinernary:
Start with Brazil, then go down to Buenos Aires. Stay in Argentina to the Patagonia, visit the Peninsula de Valdez (See the orcas, penguins, and seal colonies). From there, go over to the Lakes of southern Chile and Bariloche in Argentina. Go up through chile to Santiago (maybe a side trip to Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the hemisphere). Easter Island is Chilean territory so arrange your visit from there. From there the Atacama Desert to Peru - Nasca, Macchu Picchu, Lima. Peruvian food is outstanding, don’t miss the seafood. See the Volcanos and mountains in Ecuador and try to see the Galapagos from there. Finally don’t miss Colombia. Forget everything you’ve heard about this country, it’s a beautiful place with wonderful people. See Cali, Bogota, and Cartagena. Venezuela is nice but by this point the only thing worth seeing will be Angel Falls.
References :
I’ve visited every location I’ve listed above.