South America AWAITS
Top Adventure Options in South America
Iguazú Falls is an experience you have to see it to believe it, your draw will drop as you see the majestic waterfalls that nearly run 3km in extension. You will get to experience the noise and power of the cascades which will be a once in a lifetime experience. The falls are shared with Argentina and Brazil where you will also get to experience the fauna and flora the rainforest have to offer.
Trekking in South America is one of the most popular adventures people go on, so if you are a backpack adventurer you are in the right place. Pack your backpack and head south to Chile to visit the Torres del Paine National Park located in the Patagonia region. Get ready to experience one of the most spectaculars parks you will ever backpack through. Experience jagged peaks, one of a kind granite spires, undulating meadows, turquoise lakes and rivers, and mammoth glaciers.
The Mendoza River is waiting for you to experience its class IV and V rapids that occur during the summer months when the ice from the Andes melts. Also enjoy rafting in the river in the winter months when the water is cooler and much calmer. Located in Argentina and formed by the Andes ranges between Aconcagua and the Tupungato Mountains it is a sight you will fall in love and will want to share your experience with others.
Approximately 600 miles west of Ecuador you will find the Islands of Galapagos, a World Heritage site. One of the Seven Wonders of the world and famed for scientist Charles Darwin observations and theory of evolution the Galapagos Islands are home to many species specific to that area. Nowhere else in the world can you find as wide of a range of plant and animals that are found only in one area. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with tropical fascinating wildlife. Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, tropical penguins, bright blue-footed boobies, sea lions, flightless cormorants, a diverse variety of finches, and other animals pepper the Galapagos Islands. Their colors are bright and the animals are fearless of people, allowing close interaction. The Galapagos Islands have activities ranging from bird watching, diving, snorkeling, surfing, exploring and swimming with sea lions and the list goes on. The Galapagos Islands has one of the most fascinating and unique ecosystems in the world, making it a must see at least once in your lifetime.
Pack your mountain bike and head down to Bolivia and bike the Yugas road that connects the cities of La Paz and Coroico. When adventure runs in your veins and you are fueled by being and adrenaline junkie then this is the road that offers all of that for you. The Yugas road is a 40-mile road that descends nearly 5,900 feet and is also known as one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Keep your eye on the road and oncoming traffic and you will experience mountain biking at a new level while enjoying the scenery that the road has to offer.
The Patanal known for having the world’s largest tropical wetland that are located in parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil. Covering over 81,000 square miles of wetlands is an experience you can’t have anywhere else. Here you will be able to see animals in their natural state. You will not see any towns in the Patanal and people are few, the transportation is by small boats or small airplanes. The Patanal is home to an immense variety of animals like jaguars and the jaribu storks, so be prepared to experience the wetlands and enjoy what nature has to offer by horse and explore.
Hike the Camino del Inca in Peru, a 27-mile trek through the Andes mountains that is filkled with Inca Ruins, surround yourself with in a dense cloud forest, and experience the amazing mountain scenery the Andes mountains have to offer. As you reach your destination of the ruins of Machu Pichu you will be able to experience a culture that lived there many years ago and see what they left behind for you to see and appreciate.
Ecuador, Columbia, Peru, and Brazil are home to the Amazon River where you can take the experience the rainforest by just hopping on an old sea kayak in any of those countries and enjoy what the river has to offer. As you paddle down the river and observe the rainforest keep your eyes open and you might come across toucans, macaws, and sloths. Also keep your eyes out for water anacondas and caiman, an experience that only the amazon can offer you.
Trek through the savannah, rivers and thick cloud forest in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela as you hike to Mount Roraima. A six-day trek in which you will experience what nature has to offer down in South America. Only here can you find the most beautiful table top mountains, ancient rock formations, sparkling quartz crystals, rushing rivers, lush valleys, and views that will take your breath away. Get ready to experience life.
Trek through the savannah, rivers and thick cloud forest in the Canaima National Park in Venezuela as you hike Have you ever wanted travel to the most natural exotic place on earth, then head down to Columbia and travel to the town of La Macarena. A local guide can take you to Caño Cristales also known as the river of five colors or the liquid rainbow. Experience the most beautiful river on earth that the months of July through November the river bed will be turn algae into variously colored yellow, red, green, blue, black, and specially red. Experience an ecological wonder unlike any other you have seen.to Mount Roraima. A six-day trek in which you will experience what nature has to offer down in South America. Only here can you find the most beautiful table top mountains, ancient rock formations, sparkling quartz crystals, rushing rivers, lush valleys, and views that will take your breath away. Get ready to experience life.
