{"id":13510,"date":"2021-10-27T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/?p=13510"},"modified":"2022-06-01T13:54:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T03:54:39","slug":"25-places-must-visit-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldofwanderlust.com\/25-places-must-visit-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The 25 Places you Must Visit in South America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are heading to South America for the first time, you have come to the right place. When I first visited South America a few years ago, I had no idea where to go or what to do. I didn’t want to miss anything, but I had no idea where to go! But fear not. We’ve put together a list of the best places to see and visit in South America. If you love this post, follow along on Instagram<\/strong> to stay updated with my adventures!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated October 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Places you must visit in South America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in the Southwest of Bolivia<\/strong><\/a>, Salar de Uyuni is without a doubt the most popular destination in Bolivia to visit. It is the world’s largest salt flat and spans nearly 11,000 square kilometres. The salt flats look different year-round, arguably the most photographic in the wet season (January to April). The adventure to Salar de Uyuni is of course half the fun. As they say in this part of the world, “the only consistency is inconsistency”, so be prepared for cancellations and delays! The most authentic way to reach the salt flats is by public transport. There are buses departing daily to Salar de Uyuni, but these are often delayed. So come prepared to spend some downtime with a good book or podcast pre-loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Santuario de las Lajas, Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This famous basilica church in southern Colombian is located in the Department of Nari\u00f1o. The Gothic Revival style church has become synonymous with the south of Colombia thanks to its unique location and was built between 1916 and 1949. Now it is one of the most photographed locations in Colombia due to its dramatic positioning and impressive structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. See the Milkyway over Lake Titicaca, Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Bolivia and Peru in the Andes Mountains. Said to be the birthplace of the Incas, Lake Titicaca is one of the most magical places in South America to experience the Milky Way. This is because you will find yourself under one of the darkest sky reserves here in this remote part of Peru. So be sure to venture out from the town and photograph the Milky Way in pure darkness. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Cartagena, Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The historic colonial city of Cartagena is one of the most beautiful places to explore in South America. The city is protected by UNESCO World Heritage status which allows a great deal of insight into colonisation in South America. Located on the Caribbean coast, the old town was founded back in the 16th century. To this day you can wander around the cobblestone streets, colourful house facades and colonial buildings. If you want to feel as if you stepped back in time, this is the place to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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