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26-day trip to South America: a complete guide

Open this 26-day in-depth travel guide to South America and you will be transported into the mysterious world of Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world. Remember in 2007, when more than 100 million people voted worldwide, winning countless accolades for this lost city of the Inca Empire? During the full Qingming Festival, the mountains here are poetic and the ancient city is leisurely, which is heartwarming. The small plane has a bird's eye view of the Nazca land paintings and feels the eye-opening shock of the secret land; the ancient roasted whole lamb under the Moreno Glacier is reminiscent; the flavorful meals at the Iquitos Rainforest Hotel will give you the sweet satisfaction after your adventure. Let’s kick off this fantastic journey of South America! / South America, a continent full of mystery, has a long history, landscapes, and rich culture 🌎🏞️. With the majesty of the Himalayas on one side, the wildness and secrets of the Amazon rainforest on the other, ancient South American indigenous culture and modern passionate South American dances 🕺💃 are mixed together so that you can experience an unprecedented sense of impact here 👍🎉. / 📌📅 Route Arrangement: Day 1-4: Depart China and head to Brazil 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo to explore the beautiful scenery of Brazil and try traditional Brazilian cuisine🍲. Day 5 - Day 11: Then we will fly to Peru, developed an itinerary covering Lima, Iquitos🌲, Cusco, visit an in-depth experience of ancient Inca cultural activities and Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world judged in 2007. Day 12-15: The Chilean itinerary starts in Santiago and will take you to experience the mystery of Easter Island on the spot before flying to lively Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Day 16 - Day 22: Depart Iguazu to explore the magnificence of Igua Falls, then, you will take a boat ride to see the magnificence of the Moreno Glacier, taste the Grand Glacier ancient grilled whole lamb🍗, and then continue to fly to Buenos Aires to experience the unique charm of Ushuaia. Day 23-26: Fly back to Buenos Aires, return to Istanbul for a transfer, and eventually return to China 🇨🇳, ending the wonderful journey of this thousand miles. / Must-see attractions: 🏞️ Machu Picchu: An abandoned Inca city, hidden in a secret place in the Andes. Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, its unique mountain landscape and superb masonry skills make it impossible to ignore its presence. Passing through tropical forests, climbing cloud-shrouded peaks, 👀 see the world receding, leaving only the grandeur and tranquility of the ancient city. 🗽 Rio de Janeiro Statue of Christ: A world-famous giant sculpture that holds significance that symbolizes Brazil and Rio. Like is deeply imprinted in the hearts of every tourist who passes through Brazil. The 30-metre statue of Jesus Christ spreads its arms as if in a deep embrace of the world, sending peace and welcome. 🚠 Take a cable car or hike up the mountain,👀 and see the majesty of Christ Jesus and enjoy panoramic views of Rio, the Bread Mountain, the blue Atlantic Ocean and the sparse tropical rainforest. ⛪️ St. Paul's Cathedral: The magnificent church, which cleverly combines Gothic and Renaissance styles, experiences the visual wonder of the two closely combined, as if through the ancient and innovative of the church, you can appreciate the rhythm of history and the sentiment of humanity. / Travel tips: 1️⃣ Airport Transportation If you find your favorite travel tools🚕 after the experience, you can learn about the local traffic situation in advance and arrange the appropriate travel time and route 2️⃣ Experience the food, to taste: traditional characteristic Brazilian cuisine🍲, Grand Glacier ancient grilled whole lamb🍗, Iquitos Rainforest Hotel flavor meal🐟, Inca Manor Hotel three-course candlelight dinner🥂, secret alpaca meat flavor meal🥩, Pisco traditional authentic Peruvian cuisine🍛, mouth is South American style! 3️⃣ Local specialty prices 💰, worth spending some time in the place of origin to find your favorite handicrafts or specialty foods, master better bargaining skills oh ~ 4️⃣ Although the climate in March is walking in the tropics, please remember to do sun protection ⛱️, the sun is merciless there! 5️⃣ As one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu in Peru cannot be missed! This is a miracle elected by 100 million people worldwide, visitors can trek up the ancient Inca Trail and feel the grandeur and tranquility 🏞️. Mysterious ancient city, waiting for you to unlock! / 💫South America is waiting for you to explore and walk! Give heart, like attention, take you to see the world! 💫
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Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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