South America
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Some of the cheapest countries in the world to visit are located in South America. If you really want to stretch out your adventure dollars, this is the place to do it. Check out our ever growing list of some of the best adventure trips and destinations in South America.
Popular Trips in South America
Carnival - Maybe you just want see what all the hype is about or maybe you just want to party. Check out the bash in the streets that Brazil is known for.
Hike the Inca Trail - Four days over the pass and into Machu Picchu, and still the trek everyone wants. Permits are capped at 500 people a day, counting guides and porters, so you book months ahead through a licensed operator, and the trail closes every February for maintenance.
The Galapagos - The islands off Ecuador where the animals never learned to be afraid of people. Boats, kayaks and snorkelling, and a Darwin thinking cap.
Planning
Get ready for your trip to South America now! Lima, Bogota, Santiago and Sao Paulo are the usual ways in, and the fare differences between them are big enough to shape the whole route, so price a few before you commit.