The fourth largest continent (area wise - 17,840,000 square kms) in the world, South America is located mostly in the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, with a small portion spreading in the Northern Hemisphere. With a fascinating accumulation of architectural and natural wonders, historical monuments and massive ramparts, diversified culture and traditions, delectable cuisines and colourful festivals, and many other impressive attractions like the largest river (by volume) - the Amazon River, the longest mountain range - the Andes, and the world's highest waterfall - Angel Falls, the largest rainforest - the Amazon Rainforest, the driest place on earth - the Atacama Desert, the highest commercially navigable lake in the world - Lake Titicaca and the highest capital city - La Paz, Bolivia, South America draws millions of tourists every year from almost every nook and corner of the world.
Although South America consists of 13 countries and a number of islands, but every city of the vast continent has its own distinct charm. Besides famous cities, namely Rio de Janeiro , Sao Paulo, Bogota, Buenos Aires , Caracas, Montevideo, Lima, La Paz and Santiago, South America has many other noted tourist destinations such as Amazonia, Angel Falls, The Andes, Easter Island, Machu Picchu, Galapagos Islands, Salar de Uyuni, The Pantanal and Tierra del Fuego. Visit any destination of your choice in South America, and experience a lifetime vacation in one of the most beautiful places in the globe.
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