Cool Things to do in South America

Unmissable experiences to check out on a South American gap year.

Marvel at Angel Falls

It's the world’s highest waterfall and it's in in Venezuela.

Standing at 979m (321ft), it’s about 15 times the height of Niagara! There are two main ways to access the waterfalls: if you are adventurous, take an expedition and raft upriver to sit near the bottom, otherwise you can take a plane to gain an alternative view - both are unmissable!

Visit the Angel Falls website

Rio Carnival in Brazil is the world’s largest party

Every February, Carnival explodes onto the streets of Rio. Any excuse for getting dressed up and partying till dawn!

Visit the Rio Carnival website

Visit Easter Island, the world’s most remote inhabited island

Easter Island falls under Chile’s domain yet it is over 2000 miles away in the South Pacific Ocean. The landscape is dotted with hundreds of the mysterious Moai stone heads, whose history is a fascinating way to discover the culture of the island.

Visit the Tourism Chile website

Trek to Machu Picchu, the world’s most spectacular Inca ruins

The famous Inca ruins were only discovered in the 1900s but are now the most visited archaeological site in the world. Machu Picchu is a must-see if you travel to South America

Visit the Peru Tourist Information website

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