5 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN SOUTH AMERICA TO VISIT

 5 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN SOUTH AMERICA TO Visits

1. Perito Moreno Glacier, San Cruz Province, Argentina

With an approximate length of 19 miles and height of 240 ft, the Perito Moreno is a one of the largest and most amazing glaciers in the South America. This stunning glacier spread across an area of 97 square miles. It is a part of famous Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz Province of Argentina.

Surprisingly, the Perito Moreno glacier still growing by gaining as much as an ice it shedding. The actual reason behind this phenomenon still unclear.

Perito Moreno glacier is the third largest reserve of a fresh water in the world.

Accessibility is the main reason that make Perito Moreno as one of the most popular tourist attraction of Argentina. Take a boat ride on Argentino lake to  obtain a close view of this natural spectacle. When the weather is a  hot, you could also see the falling of huge ice blocks from the glacier.

2. Atacama Desert, Chile

The Atacama desert located in the Northern Chile is the most driest non-polar place on Earth. This arid landscape mainly composed of salt lakes, red canyons, dry mountains and sand across an area of 41, 000 square miles. The temperature at the Atacama varies between 26 degree Celsius and -2 degree Celsius.

The unbelievably dry Atacama desert receives an average of 1mm rainfall per year.

The unpolluted, clear sky makes the Atacama as a best stargazing destination. Several top observatories have been also situated on this desert.

The Valle de la Luna or valley of the Moon located 15 km away from the town of San Pedro de Atacama in the Atacama desert is a named after its Moon-like landscape. You will see a wide range of sand and stone formations there.

3. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Of course, everyone knows Rio De Janeiro is home to ‘Christ The Redeemer’ – a 98 ft tall statue of Jesus Christ that enlisted as one of seven wonders of the world. It is the largest art deco statue in the world and an icon of Rio City. The statue situated 2300 ft high peak of Corcovado mountain. Gazing over the Rio City, this amazing statue of a Jesus Christ with open arm symbolizes peace.

Rio De Janeiro is a  definitely among the best beach cities in the world. The Copacabana is the most famous beach of Rio. Surrounded by the picturesque sugarloaf mountain, the Copacabana beach stretches over 2.5 miles. The New Year Eve at the Copacabana beach attracts visitors from all around the world every year. There are also a many activities for the tourists including volleyball, kite surfing, surfing and bodyboarding.

The Rio Carnival is the biggest festival in the world. It held every year 40 days before the Easter, begins on a Friday and end on a Wednesday. This amazing festival attracts more than 2 million people every year. Samba parade is the main attraction of Rio festival. Every year more than 200 different Samba school participate in the parade.

4. Angel Falls, Venezuela

At 976 meters, the angel waterfall is the highest waterfall in the world. It is located in midst of dense forest, a part of Canaima National Park located in the Southeastern Venezuela. It is very difficult to get close to the Angel falls as it situated within a dense forest. However with the help of local people you could reach the foot of this amazing waterfall. A helicopter ride over the waterfall is another option. It will definitely bring a breathtaking view of the Angel Falls.

The Angel Falls was named after Jimmy Angel, who accidently discovered the waterfall in 1933.

In the rainy season, angel falls will split into two different waterfalls. During this time, you could also feel the spraying of water from a distance of 1 km.

In the dry season, the water falls from the top will get evaporate even before reaching the ground As the Angel Falls is almost 1 km in height.

5. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos is an archipelago that consist volcanic Islands and Islets. This amazing Island located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, about 620 miles south of the mainland of South America. Galapagos Islands are known for their isolation and unique wildlife.

The Isolation and lack of large nature predators make the wildlife in Galapagos Islands so unique, home to many endemic species. The list includes Galapagos tortoise, marine iguanas, Galapagos fur seal, flightless cormorants and Darwin’s finches.

The Galapagos tortoise the largest land animal of Galapagos archipelago. A fully grown Galapagos tortoise weigh up to 417 kg. Thus, it is also the largest living species of tortoise in the world.

The world-renowned naturalist Charles Darwin visited Galapagos Islands in 1835. That visit helped him a lot for his theory of the origin of species.

Galapagos Islands is the point where three ocean current converges – South Equatorial current, Humboldt current and Panama current. It brings a highly variable climate and unique marine to this archipelago.

There are accommodations available in different Islands for the visitors. Boat riding is the best way to see the beauty of Galapagos Islands and the unique wildlife.