South America Travel Guide

Decades of National Geographic and cinema have done much to imbibe a connection with South America into the collective imagination of people the world over. Destinations with names like Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos and Patagonia bring forth emotions and images at their mere mention. However unlike many of the world's well known destinations which have been dulled by over exposure, South America's gems retain their awe-inspiring characteristics. Everything looms larges in south America, from the multitude of natural wonders to the staggering historic riches of past civilizations, from the driving beats of her festivals to the spirits and passion that her many peoples gift to each moment.

South America is a place for real travellers, where little known treasures and experiences which are anything but manufactured, abound. Feel your heart sing as you walk the colonial lane-ways of Cartagena, or the moon-kissed beaches of Brazil. Be amazed as you strain to take in the architectural wonders of Brasilia or the soaring birds of prey in the higher altitudes of Peru. Feel your whole body resonate as you experience the sight of Iguazu Falls, or abandon all your inhibitions to the gyrating rhythms of Rio's Carnival. Head upriver to the lungs of the world - the mighty Amazon - and breathe in time with nature.

From Brazil to Peru, South America is a rich tapestry of landscapes and cultures sewn together by ever-present rhythmsand beats that both bind and define. Some of the world's greatest naturalists, explorers, thinkers and poets discovered their groove here, and you will too. But don't be surprised if your return visit is soon on the drawing board, because life after South America may suddenly seem like a slow shuffle.