{"id":34559,"date":"2015-02-23T00:35:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-22T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=34559"},"modified":"2015-12-30T18:35:45","modified_gmt":"2015-12-30T17:35:45","slug":"top-10-amazing-places-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/02\/23\/top-10-amazing-places-in-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: most amazing places to visit in South America"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monday newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (February 23, 2015):\u00a0Top 10 most amazing places to visit in South America.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

South America and its\u00a0patchwork of legendary landscapes\u00a0does not disappoint. The continent\u00a0delights travelers and it’s spirit is infectious. No matter where you go, the awe-inspiring\u00a0views of\u00a0snow-capped mountains, treacherous jungles, surreal deserts and spectacular mountain ranges\u00a0will sweep you away.\u00a0Here are the top 10 most spectacular places of South America\u00a0that should be on your bucket list.<\/p>\n

There is more\u00a0information below the slide show.\u00a0Think I\u00a0missed one? Share your favorite spot in South America\u00a0in the comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0poll\u00a0<\/strong>below!<\/p>\n

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10. PANTANAL WETLANDS, BRAZIL<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Created by seasonal flooding of the river Paraguai, the Pantanal is the world\u2019s largest freshwater\u00a0wetland.\u00a0With a total area of almost 195 000 square km (or 75 000 square mi), it is 20 times the size of the\u00a0famed Everglades in Florida, the majority of it being located in eastern Brazil, with the rest in Bolivia and Paraguay. \u00a0This pristine and immense area is home to a staggering variety of plants\u00a0and\u00a0wildlife. And while many flock to the Pantanal on a photographic safari to see the majestic jaguar, a number of colorful birds, hummingbirds, macaws\u00a0and parrots inhabit this area.<\/p>\n

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PANTANAL WETLANDS, BRAZIL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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9. ATACAMA DESERT, CHILE<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Stretching 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) in\u00a0northern Chile, the Atacama Desert rises from a thin coastal shelf to the pampas,\u00a0<\/i>virtually lifeless plains that dip down to river gorges layered with mineral sediments from the Andes.\u00a0At its center, the Atacama is known as the driest place on Earth. There are sterile, intimidating stretches where rain has never been recorded, at least as long as humans have measured it. Fiery red canyons, grassy gorges, turquoise thermal lakes, cerulean lagoons, and geysers give\u00a0this arid lunar landscape an otherworldly appearance.\u00a0The\u00a0crystal-clear skies, high altitudes and zero light pollution also make it an unparalleled stargazing haven.<\/p>\n