{"id":4572,"date":"2019-02-20T15:57:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T04:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2021-10-07T09:23:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T22:23:28","slug":"discover-south-america-top-5-must-see-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/discover-south-america-top-5-must-see-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover South America &#8211; Top 5 Must-See Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immerse yourself in the inspiring and contrasting regions of South America as you explore rainforests, mountains, glaciers and more.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">An iconic continent, rich in heritage and infused with a fun and fiery Latino beat. South America is waiting for you to explore and uncover it&#8217;s beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">View our top must see sites in South America below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cartagena, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-4574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Cartagena, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-4574 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_1-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cartagena<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This 16<sup>th<\/sup>-century Caribbean port city has long charmed travellers with its classic colonial beauty and sultry atmosphere. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this stone-wall city overlooks the Caribbean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> Cartagena, where the old world comes together with the new, it&#8217;s one of Colombia\u2019s enthralling must-see sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">What better way to spend the day than in a city of narrow cobbled streets, brightly coloured houses and balconies overflowing with bougainvillea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">TAKE ME THERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/colombia\/tours\/colombia-discovery.htm\">Colombia Discovery, 17 Days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"A South American treasure, Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-4576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A South American treasure, Machu Picchu\" class=\"wp-image-4576 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_3-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Machu Picchu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A long-abandoned Incan citadel perched high in the Andes Mountains in Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, a holiday to South America would be incomplete without stopping at the spectacular Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">With a truly fascinating heritage, originally built in the 15<sup>th<\/sup> Century and later abandoned, this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site is worth the international flight alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">TAKE ME THERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/peru\/tours\/panoramic-peru.htm\">Panoramic Peru, 15 Days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4.jpg\" alt=\"Patagonian glacier\" class=\"wp-image-4577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Patagonian glacier\" class=\"wp-image-4577 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_4.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patagonia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At the tip of continental Americas sits a majestic wilderness of ice and rock: Patagonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You will be awed by its glaciers, weather-hewn peaks and teeming wildlife. Not to be missed in the heart of Argentinian Patagonia is El Calafate, proclaimed as the \u2018National Capital of the Glaciers\u2019. It is the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, home of the spectacular Perito Merino Glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">TAKE ME THERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/argentina\/tours\/patagonia-adventure.htm\">Patagonia Adventure<\/a> 4 Day Extension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5.jpg\" alt=\"Rio de Janiero, Brazil\" class=\"wp-image-4578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Rio de Janiero, Brazil\" class=\"wp-image-4578 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_5.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rio de Janeiro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Spend a day in this vibrant Brazilian metropolis. It\u2019s obvious to see where Rio\u2019s nickname as the \u2018Cidade Maravilhosa\u2019 (Marvellous City) comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Crystal blue water beaches, stunning sunsets, lush mountains, and we can&#8217;t forget that vibrant samba beat &#8211; Rio&#8217;s energetic and addictive undercurrent is hard to resist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Would you like another reason to add Rio to your bucket list? How about attending one of the worlds most famous events &#8211; <em>Carnivale<\/em>! The colours and party atmosphere are sure to get you up and dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">TAKE ME THERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/argentina\/tours\/essence-of-argentina-brazil.htm\">Essence of Argentina &amp; Brazil<\/a>, 12 Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Iguacu Falls, South America\" class=\"wp-image-4575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Iguacu Falls, South America\" class=\"wp-image-4575 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image_2-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iguacu Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Iguacu\u2019s hundreds of cascades tumble dramatically over the border between Argentina and Brazil. In truly spectacular fashion, and a marvel of nature; this astounding natural wonder is made up 3km of waterfalls, all set within a serene national park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">An unforgettable, multi-sensory delight, that can be viewed from both sides of the two borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">TAKE ME THERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/argentina\/tours\/essence-of-argentina-brazil.htm\">Essence of Argentina &amp; Brazil, 12 Days<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in the inspiring and contrasting regions of South America as you explore rainforests, mountains, glaciers and more. An iconic continent, rich in heritage and infused with a fun and fiery Latino beat. South America is waiting for you to explore and uncover it&#8217;s beauty. 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