South America


Looking for places to visit in South America? We share our tips on best countries to visit in South America including things to do, travel costs, itinerary ideas, city guides and more.

Colombia travel tips

Why Colombia Travel is Best as a Solo Adventure (+ tips for staying safe)

By Samantha Glauser | February 4, 2020

After going on quite a few solo trips, I thought I had solo travel nailed. I felt comfortable going to many countries on my own and had traveled solo in the United States, Europe, Southeast […]

Things to know before you visit

15 Important Things to Know Before You Visit Buenos Aires

By Rebecca Arnold | March 16, 2019

While residents of Buenos Aires spurn the moniker, there’s really no denying that Buenos Aires’ nickname as the “Paris of the South” is fitting – the architecture doesn’t lie. But the most European city of […]

Bariloche, Argentina Climbing Cerro Llao Llao

Travelling South America with a baby – Would you do it?

By Craig Makepeace | June 6, 2013

This is a guest post from Kylah from Intrepid Monkeys Travelling through South America with our baby boy we encounter the affectionate terms “qué lindo” and “qué hermoso” (‘how cute / beautiful’) almost daily. Ollie […]

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Local’s Guide on Things to Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

By Craig Makepeace | April 10, 2013

Looking for tips on things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina? As part of our city guides series, we interviewed Stephanie who fell in love with Buenos Aires in 2009 and a short vacation and then decided […]

Worlds Most Dangerous Road

4 Awesome Experiences in South America To Rave About

By Craig Makepeace | September 26, 2011

Hola Amigos! My name is Anthony and I’m from TheTravelTart.com (say hi to me @TheTravelTart on Twitter). I write about the funny, offbeat, and weird aspects of world travel today. Caz and Craig have been […]

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