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South America Vacations
South America Vacations. Bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and home to the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes mountain range, world-famous beaches, and chic cosmopolitan capitals, South America is a treasure trove of natural wonders, exotic wildlife, hidden ruins, pristine islands, untouched beaches, sprawling deserts, thundering waterfalls and jagged mountains. Whether you're interested in thrilling, off the beaten path jungle eco-tours through the Amazon rainforest or you prefer an urban adventure with vibrant nightlife, fabulous dining on local cuisine, great shopping and plenty of cultural and historical attractions, Tripbase can help you find the best deals on travel in South America, no matter who you are, where you're coming from or what your budget may be. Go shopping for Alpaca wool in the bustling streets of Lima after you've marveled at the mythological heights of Machu Picchu or pick up some finely-woven clothing, hand-crafted silver or even a llama fetus at the Witch Doctor's Market in La Paz after you've hiked along ancient Inca trails to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, where you can kayak through floating islands and see an unforgettable, star-filled sky. Visit the wineries of Mendoza in the snow-capped Andes or experience first-hand the legends of Isla del Sol, a laid-back, spiritual retreat known as the birthplace of the Incas. Sail through the southern fiords of Chile, where you'll see incredible pristine glaciers and barking colonies of sea lions or watch male blue-footed boobies perform a rarely seen mating dance on the Galapagos Islands. Book yourself in to one of the many excellent hostels in Rio de Janeiro and boogie with the best at Carnaval, one of the world's wildest parties replete with samba dancers, traditional costumes, and elaborate floats and then recover with a day of people-watching on the sandy stretches of the world-famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, where you're sure to spot eency weency bikinis all along the sand. Trek to the UNESCO world heritage site of Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina and explore more than 275 waterfalls as well as a lush, sub-tropical jungle rich with flora, fauna and rare wildlife. Laze away your days in a luxurious resort on the verdant, tropical Devil's Island off the coast of French Guiana or head to the jetsetter's favorite retreat of Punta del Este in Uruguay. Hop in a dugout canoe to ride through the rapids at Angel Falls or head straight into thin air on the world's highest and longest cable car to the summit of Pico Espejo (15,629 ft.) in Merida, Venezuela. Frequent, low-cost flights to major cities like Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, Bogot and Caracas, inexpensive hotels and cheap dining on savory local dishes make travel to South America an even more attractive place to find great travel deals through Tripbase.