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Travel to South America and you will find the
yourself in natural splendor. The fourth largest among the continents of the
world, South America occupies about 12% of the world’s land area. Because
of its tropical climate, one should pack a cap or hat when traveling to South
America. A sturdy pair of shoes is also needed as there will be a lot of
nature-tripping and hiking that will be involved.
Among the nations
that will be part of the intinerary of South American travelers are: Argentina,
Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela,
Guyana of the United Kingdom, Suriname of the Netherlands and French
Guiana.
Famous for its natural land and water resources, travelers in
South America will surely fall in love with its mountain ranges, falls and
lakes.
One of the most famous falls in the region is the Angel Falls,
reputed to be the highest in the world. Located in the southeaster part of
Venezuela, the falls drops at 3212 feet from the mesa of
Auyántepuí, which is found in the Guiana Highlands. Named after
its discoverer James C. Angel, the waterfall holds a magic that few travelers
in South America can resist.
Another famous travel site in South
America is the Iguacu Falls, sometimes called the Iguazu Falls, which is
located in between Argentina and Brazil. Rising at 200 feet, it is separated by
a rocky cliff and island. One of its fascinating features is the way the water
merges into one fall during the wet season and separates into two during the
dry season.
Lake Titaca in Peru and Bolivia is another travel site in
South America that should be in the must-see list of any tourist. Considered to
be the largest lake in South America with its width of 56 kilometers and depth
of 174 feet. It is also the world’s highest navigable lake, becoming a
major transportation route between Peru and Bolivia. Other lakes that travelers
in South America should note down are the Lake Poopo in Bolivia; Argentino and
Nahuel Huapi in Argentina and the Valencia in Venezuela.
Another body
of water that is famous in South America is the Orinoco River Delta, which can
be found in Venezuela near the Atlantic Ocean. It is longest river in the
region stretching to about 2560 kilometers.
Sturdy shoes are needed if
travelers intend to visit the Andes mountain ranges in South America. Spreading
at about 7200 kilometers, it is one of the longest mountain ranges in the
world. South American travelers should also not miss the Aconcagua peak, which
lies in Argentina. The Aconcagua peak is the highest mountain in the western
hemisphere, rising at a sheer height of 22,834 feet.
In addition to
land and water resources, South America also offers travelers a peak into some
of the most unique creatures in the world. Llamas, for instance, can be found
in packs at plateaus called antiplano that stretches from Bolivia to Peru. This
animal provides meat, milk and wool.
The tapir, which can be found in
the forests and grassy places in South and Central America as well as in Asia,
are nocturnal animals with short legs and flexible snout, which they use to
roll up leaves and other vegetations. However, the species found in the Andes
and Panama has been said to be nearly extinct.
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