South America nature tours offer a front-row seat to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Cruise through the Galapagos Islands to see sea lions, iguanas, and giant tortoises, or explore the seasonally flooded Pantanal Wetlands — home to capybara, toucans, and elusive jaguars. In the Amazon Rainforest, you’ll discover incredible biodiversity hidden beneath the jungle canopy. Or head south to Patagonia for glaciers, whale watching, and even penguin colonies. Wherever you go, our South America tours can be customized to match your travel style and love of the natural world.
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There are plenty of choices. Some of the top destinations in South America for wildlife include the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, the Pantanal in Brazil and the Amazon Rainforest. There are several places where whale watching tours are available, and other less-known destinations for wildlife such as the Ibera Wetlands in Argentina and Los Llanos in Colombia.
There are lots of options, but Peru should probably be top of your list. If youd like to see archaeology in action, the north of Peru is an excellent choice as there are sites there that are still being excavated and discovered, such as Moche, Chimu and Chachapoyan sites. Kuelap is a must-see for archaeology fans. All these places can be combined with a visit to famous sites such as Machu Picchu and ruins in the Sacred Valley. Alternatively, consider another South American country like Colombia which has several fascinating sites including San Agustin and Tierradentro.
Well, that depends on who you ask! Machu Picchu is named as one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, so is the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. The Iguazu Falls and Amazon Rainforest are considered two of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and La Paz, Bolivia is one of the New 7 Wonders Cities. The Galapagos Islands have been named one of the 7 Wonders of the Underwater World. The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Itaipu Dam, near Iguazu Falls are one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
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