South America

From the Andes to the Amazon

Independent travel guides for South America — routes, budgets, climate windows, and the practical details that make the difference between a good trip and a great one.

Country Guides

Covering Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela, with more destinations on the way.

Buenos Aires cityscape

Argentina

Tango, steak, glaciers, and wine — from Buenos Aires to the end of the world in Ushuaia.

ARS currency Best: Oct–Apr Capital: Buenos Aires
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Brazil landscape

Brazil

Samba rhythms, tropical beaches, and the world's largest rainforest in one vast country.

BRL currency Best: Apr–Oct Capital: Brasília
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Atacama desert and Patagonian landscape

Chile

Atacama desert, Patagonian glaciers, wine valleys and Easter Island — the world’s longest country.

CLP currency Best: Nov–Mar Capital: Santiago
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Colombia cityscape

Colombia

Caribbean beaches, colonial towns, and coffee highlands wrapped in salsa rhythms.

COP currency Best: Dec–Mar Capital: Bogotá
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Peru landscape

Peru

Ancient ruins, high-altitude deserts, and the Amazon basin in one country.

PEN currency Best: May–Sep Capital: Lima
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Angel Falls cascading from a tepui in Canaima National Park

Venezuela

Angel Falls, Gran Sabana tepuis, Caribbean coast and Andean peaks — extraordinary nature for prepared adventurers.

USD de-facto Best: Dec–Apr Capital: Caracas
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About the South America Guides

South America stretches from the tropical Caribbean coast of Colombia to the windswept glaciers of Patagonia — a continent of extremes. The Andes spine runs its full length, creating a mosaic of climates, cultures, and landscapes that reward slow, overland travel.

Our coverage currently spans Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia — three countries that together offer an extraordinary range of experiences, from the Amazon basin and Machu Picchu to Cartagena's colonial streets and Rio's iconic coastline.

This is a growing collection. As new guides are researched and written, they'll appear here. If you're planning a multi-country route through South America, the planning tools above work across all destinations we cover.