Places To Visit In South America

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Budget: Moderate

Here are the top 9 destinations to visit in South America

1. Bogota

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1 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

The largest city and also the capital region of Columbia, Bogota is known for its excitement and vibrancy deep rooted in its sophisticated streets. The cosmopolitan capital has a population of about eight million people and is located at a great altitude of 2640metres amidst the Andean Peaks.

2. Brasilia

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2 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil, is a planned city known for its modern architecture and artistic urban planning. A result of an ambitious urbanization project, the city was built from scratch in the central highlands of Brazil in 1956 and was inaugurated as the capital in 1960. A landmark i...

3. Fortaleza

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3 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Fortaleza, capital of the state Cearö is the fifth largest city in Brazil with a population of around 4 million. Located on the north-eastern coast of the country, Fortaleza is one of the most popular destinations in the country and attracts more than half a million visitors every year. The city is ...

4. Montevideo

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4 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, is the largest city having approximately one-third of the total population of the country. This is the southernmost city of America and lies on the northeastern bank of Rio de la Plata. The word "Montevideo" has many meanings, yet the term "monte" has one com...

5. Lima

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5 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru.With the population of 10 million, Lima is the most popular metropolitian area of Peru. Climate in Lima keep changing from mild to warm. It is neither cold nor very hot. Lima's architecture is characterized by a mix of styles. One can easily find early co...

6. Cartagena

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6 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Cartagena or Cartagena de Indias, capital of Bolivar department is the fifth largest city in Colombia. Located on the Carribean coast, the city is known for its grand colonial mansions, plazas, beautiful beaches and a vibrant lifestyle, making it Colombia's top tourist destination.

7. Belo Horizonte

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7 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Belo Horizonte, the capital to Brazil's second most populous state Minas Gerais, is the sixth largest city in Brazil. Nicknamed as the garden city, BH is famous among travellers for its beautiful natural setting amidst the mountains combined with its cosmopolitan charm.

8. Medellin

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8 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

MedellÍn is the second largest city in Colombia and capital of Antioquia department. An important economic centre, MedellÍn is a bustling urban hub known for its textile industry. Located in the Aburra valley in foothills of majestic Andes mountains on either side, MedellÍn is known for its alluring...

9. Manaus

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9 out of 9 Places To Visit in South America

Manaus, the capital of the state Amazonas, is located at the confluence of Negro and Solim_es river and is the second largest city in Northern region of Brazil. Located in the heart of Amazon rainforests, the cosmopolitan metropolis serves as the gateway to the world's largest tropical rainforests. ...