South America
Stunning natural wonders and the lasting legacy of the Inca Empire
The most unified region in the world
There are 12 countries in South America, which probably represent the most unified region globally: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The historical connections, which were united by the Spanish crown after many scattered pre-Columbian civilizations (with the exception of Brazil and Guyana), were later consolidated through sports activities and economic cooperation among the new established countries.
The numerous attractions of South America make it challenging to select the favorite one.
The scope of natural wonders is impressive: The Andes – the world’s longest mountain range, stretching from north to south; Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia – the world’s largest salt flat; The Galapagos Islands inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution; Amazon rainforest – the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
The legacy of the largest empire in pre-Columbian America Inca Empire, the popularity of football and music, from cumbia and vallenato in the north to Argentinian tango in the south; from Uruguayan asado to leading culinary destination in Peru.
Travelling, working, living and doing business in most of the South American countries have converted me into a good connoisseur of Latin culture.
Despite the fact that I have already visited all the countries in the region, there are still many places and areas that are on my bucket list.
