Tourism – Things To Do In South American Cities:
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There are loads of great South American cities to visit, each one worthy of a mention for a different reason. Many of the most popular South American cities are the points of entry to the country, the capitals of their respective countries representing the distinctive charm of each place and with their own unique ambiance and charm.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina – it’s big, it’s sprawling, it’s cosmopolitan, it’s the capital of Argentina. It’s great for nightlife, sightseeing and, of course, learning how to dance the tango (or at least watching the experts).
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – with breathtaking scenery located between fantastic beaches and the great rainforests, a trip to Rio de Janeiro is nothing short of astounding.
- São Paulo , Brazil - according to Paulistanos – “São Paulo works so that the rest of Brazil can play” – well, São Paulo is the center of commerce for Brazil, but there’s lots of exciting things to see and do on a trip here. Paulistanos work hard, and after hours, they play hard too – excellent restaurants, shopping, museums, parks . . . even a snake farm.
- Bogota, Columbia - located way on high in the Andes (almost 8500 feet high actually), Bogota in Columbia really is a city of contrasts, where colonial churches are dwarfed by highrise buildings, with plenty of theaters and universities . . . Bogota is a cosmopolitan city of many influences – Spanish, Indian, English . . . it’s a pretty amazing city to visit.
- Lima, Peru – the City of Kings has a real wealth of culture and history for anyone who takes the time to stop and visit them. Many of the ills of modern cities have engulfed the city of Peru, and unfortunately the ever growing shanty towns are the first impression which greets most visitors, but look beyond and there really are treasures to behold in this wonderful city.
- Quito, Ecuador- the city in the middle of the world (only 22 miles from the equator) is a delightful place to visit, with its mixture of modern enterprise and its colonial past. The climate is surprisingly visitor friendly with only two real seasons to think about – wet or dry – and the city really does have plenty to see and do. Ringed by mountains, volcanoes and snow-capped peaks, with lush forests on the hills and fertile valleys, the beautiful city of Quito has a very Spanish flavor, and is home to the oldest cathedral in South America, which, despite being shaken to the core by earthquakes across the centuries has been lovingly repaired and restored each and every time.
