Tripadvisor Phuket - Top Ten Picks for a Tour of South America

Here are the top ten picks that will give you your money's worth. It is no wonder that people keep coming back, with its unique culture and wonderful beaches, of course. South America is one of the favorite and popular tourist destinations, whether you want a family vacation or a honeymoon.

) The Best of Buenos Aires 1.

Buenos Aires' famous opera house, a visit to the Palermo Park is also a must-see as well as the Colon Theater. And the City Hall, cabildo, casa Rosada, you can get tours of the capital wherein you will get to see the famous Plaza de Mayo. Be sure to spend the holiday in Buenos Aires, if you are in Argentina.

) Copacabana Days and Nights 2.

It is said that this spring is a source of eternal life. Remember to visit the Sun Island also and drink from its Sacred Spring. Experience what it feels like to be a local of this magical place as you wake up to its wonderful sunrise. South America, this is another must-go-to place in Bolivia.

) Life in Rio de Janeiro 3.

And dancing, laughter, wine, you will also get to enjoy its nightlife amidst fun, at night. Enjoy its beaches and the wonderful warm sun. A romantic place featured in countless movies and novels, your top pick will always Rio de Janeiro, if you are in Brazil, of course.

) Mysterious Easter Island 4.

To enjoy the view of the vast openness of the sea, the island's biggest platform, get to visit also Ahu Tongariki. This is a place full of mysteries because of its huge stone-faced statues that seems to be guarding the island. Chile has the mysterious Easter Island to boast of.

) Tranquility of Galapagos Island 5.

You will be taken to the tiny islands where sea lions bask under the sun, on the cruise. People and food, you should explore it first to experience firsthand its culture, once you arrived at the island, of course, but. You can explore Galapagos Island of Ecuador by going on a cruise.

Paraguay ) Asuncion, 6.

You can also visit the Botanical Gardens and a small zoo where you can see a lot of its local floras and faunas, in the city. Enjoying the influence of the Colonial Spanish era, they can visit the many plazas and parks the city has to offer. This is the capital city of Paraguay and offers a lot to the tourists.

) Cartagena's Allure 7.

One can go snorkeling and diving or just plain swimming and enjoying the sun, in this little island. What make it attractive to visitors are its majestic beaches like Boca Grande Beach and little islands like Rosario Islands. Colombia's Cartagena is one of the popular destination spots of the country and is fast becoming the most popular.

The City of the Kinds ) Lima, 8.

It is also a wonderful idea to visit the historical and archeological sites like temples of its native inhabitants of long ago. Enjoy your walk in Cuzco's streets and sample its native foods. Lima does seem like the city of the kings with its wonderful Amazon Rain Forest sheltering its varied faunas and floras, true to its name.

) Caracas of Venezuela 9.

Stores where you can buy your souvenirs and wonderful cafes where you can enjoy Venezuela's cooking style and unique tastes, the city also has a museum where you can get to know more about the history of the place. And enjoy walking through its Spanish-influenced streets, the place where Bolivar lies, get to visit the Pantheon, in this wonderful place. This is a historical Venezuelan city that anybody can be proud of visiting.

) Heavenly Punta Del Este 10.

You can explore Punta Del Este and meet its local citizens and immerse yourself in their culture, here. Punta Del Este is one of the beaches that this country boasts of and is its resort city. Who is to say that Uruguay's beaches cannot top that of Hawaii's?