23 Spectacular South American Spots

From Hobbit-Inspired Travel Retreats to Red Swimming Pools

— October 22, 2014 — World
Whether you're into wildlife tourism, adventure travel, secluded resort experiences or bustling urban experiences, there are a number of spectacular South American spots for you to choose from. South America is an extremely diverse continent that offers a unique blend of indigenous and European cultural influences, and this diversity is represented by the range of travel experiences available on the continent.

You may think you're heading to South America just to experience Argentine wine country, Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach or Peru's Machu Picchu, but while you're there you should strongly consider checking out these unique South American spots for a more well-rounded travel experience.

A lot of these destinations show that South America has managed to embrace modern travel experiences without losing its unique charm, something which should be enticing to any traveler.
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Tango-Tinged Wine Tours
Tango-Tinged Wine Tours
This Wine Tour Takes Wine Enthusiasts to Argentina and Chile
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Resort Reforestation Projects
Resort Reforestation Projects
Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa Lets Guests Track Their Tree's Growth
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Invitation-Carrying Bananas
Invitation-Carrying Bananas
The 'Banana Ambassador' Campaign Invites Tourists to Visit Ecuador
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Mystical Coffee Tables
Mystical Coffee Tables
Prehistoric Aliens by Glimpt is Inspired by the Culture of Peru
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Airbrushed Bus Photography
Airbrushed Bus Photography
Daniel Hofer's Photos Capture Artwork on Bolivian Buses
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Floating Automotive Hotels
Floating Automotive Hotels
The Truck-A-Float is Like Going Camping on the Water
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Exotic Incan Retreats
Exotic Incan Retreats
Hotel Rio Sagrado is Luxury Close to Machu Picchu in Peru
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Spectacular Sky-Reflecting Pools
Spectacular Sky-Reflecting Pools
Arquitectura En Estudio Designed This Magnificent Breezy Home
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Super-Sized Fat Seats
Super-Sized Fat Seats
Shameful Seating for the Obese Installed on Brazilian Subway
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Bio-Climatic Abodes
Bio-Climatic Abodes
The Casa en Rio Cedro is a Wall-Free Zone
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Ancient Floating Dwellings
Ancient Floating Dwellings
South America's Uros Island Homes are Unbelievable
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Homey Airline Accomodations
Homey Airline Accomodations
Priestmangoode TAM First Class Cabins Make Flyers Feel at Home
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World-Colliding Craters
World-Colliding Craters
The Big Dig is a Giant Hole in the Earth That Blurs International Borders
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Chilean Luxury Hoteliering
Chilean Luxury Hoteliering
W Hotel's First South American Accomodations in Santiago
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Plastic Surgery Vacations
Plastic Surgery Vacations
Combining Trips to Colombia with Body Alterations
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Lava-Less Volcano Hotels
Lava-Less Volcano Hotels
Magic Mountain Lodge Gives You a Thrill Without the Danger
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Opulent Peruvian Hotels
Opulent Peruvian Hotels
Inca Luxury Ruins at La Casona Inkaterra
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Hip Rainforest Retreats
Hip Rainforest Retreats
Casa do Dean in Brazil is an Idyllic Jungle Paradise
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Breathtaking Brazilian Beach Backdrops
Breathtaking Brazilian Beach Backdrops
The T Style Holiday 2011 Shoot Shows Sweet Sun Soaking
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Red Swimming Pools
Red Swimming Pools
Hotel Unique, Sao Paolo
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Pinnacle Cultural Captures
Pinnacle Cultural Captures
Neels Castillon's Photography Takes You Across South America
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Vintage River Boats
Vintage River Boats
Aqua Expeditions Introduces the First Luxury Cruise of the Amazon
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Hobbit Inspired Travel Retreats
Hobbit Inspired Travel Retreats
The Magic Mountain Lodge in Huilo-Huilo is Fairy Tale Inspired
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