South America

South America, the planet's 4th largest continent, includes 12 independent countries and 3 major territories; the Falkland Islands, Galapagos Islands and French Guiana.

South America, colourful, diverse, dramatic and exhilarating, contains so many highlights that planning your trip can present both a joy and an adventure. The continent contains the world's largest river (by volume), the Amazon River that flows through Ecuador, Peru and Brazil; the longest mountain range, the Andes, bordering Chile and Argentina and the driest place on earth, the Atacama Desert in Chile.

In addition, it includes the largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest; the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca; and, the Pantanal is the world's largest wetland. It is a continent of stunning natural beauty and warm welcoming people, you won’t ever want to leave!

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