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Traveling in South and Central America on 05/11/10 by Nir
The remarkable continent of South America, which attracts millions of travelers each year to its diverse landscapes, cultures and cities, has pretty much everything. Each country is a world unto itself with adventures to take and wonders to explore, offering you a huge variety of activities and experiences.
In Brazil you will find incredible beaches, vibrant samba music, excellent football, friendly, happy people and a lot of beer ... Carnaval is the most important event in the country, and draws millions of travelers from around the world to participate and enjoy this fantastic spectacle. You should not miss these few days each year when the country becomes an intoxicating sensory display.
Argentina and Chile, on the other hand, offer elegance. The southern regions of both countries feature stunning views and landscapes of thick green forests, glowing blue glaciers and steep snowy peaks. Buenos Aires, perhaps the most cosmopolitan and progressive city on the continent, offers passionate tango, the best beef in the world, and a vibrant nightlife. You can enjoy a huge variety of shops, restaurants, entertainment and culture.
Peru and Bolivia are countries that have rigorously maintained and cherished their indigenous cultures. Their rich traditions, artwork, and culture is like nothing you will find in the Western world, and includes the preservation of spectacular ancient archeology, such as Machu Picchu.
In Central America, between the Pacific and the Caribbean, you will find stunning beaches, lush tropical rainforests, richly biodiverse vegetation and animals, raging waterfalls and stunning active volcanoes. All this is combined with diverse cultures that built each unique state to built a vibrant eco-tourism culture. Here, too, each country offers a whole different world, and the residents are friendly and welcoming to tourists.
Finally Colombia - the icing on the cake that is the Caribbean coast - is perhaps the most diverse beautiful country! Romantic history, gorgeous beaches, vibrant music, passionate people and stunning natural landscapes compose this unique, vivacious country.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. To really understand what is behind these places and cultures, you have to experience it all for yourself and live what will surely be one of the most exciting times of your life.
So book that plane ticket and come explore this amazing land, what are you waiting for??? South America is waiting for you!
The complete information about each city, town, or village in South and Central America can be found on the website www.gringo.co.il, the best preparation website for travelers to South and Central America!
On Gringo you will find information on all the sites and cities in this vast continent, along with pictures, articles, news, forums, second-hand equipment, discounts, radio stations and everything you need to fulfill all your traveling needs!
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In awe of that answer! Raelly cool!