Best Destinations in Central & South America

A part of the world like no other. Cross a unique, flamboyant lifestyle with staggering ancient ruins; and rainforests that spread as far as the eye can see, and you have the truly unforgettable continents of Central and South America.

Ranging from the Inca’s and Mayan’s to the dancing carnival girls of Rio De Janeiro and you will never run short of things to see. We take a look at five places you simply must visit.

Rio de Janeiro

Jesus Christ looks casts his eyes down on a city that’s alive with the culture, music and dancing girls that makes Rio one of the most exhilarating stays in the world.

Enough to make Christ the Redeemer himself jealous, the city is awash with fabulous beaches, stunning scenery and a care free attitude that will make you forget the world around you and live and breathe this marvellous city.

Angel Falls

At almost a kilometre tall, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. Located deep in the Venezuelan jungle, there are options to trek through the lush Canaima National Park, with even more breath-taking sights including the tepuis and Jasper Creek.

As you become even more enthralled by this other world, you finally reach the Falls in all their hypnotic majesty.

Rutas De Las Flores Food Festival

Set along a windy ride across heart of Western El Salvador, the Rutas De Las Flores takes in some of the most spectacular scenery in Central America.

Running every weekend in Juayua, the food festival samples some of the finest local cuisine, including steaks, tamales and chillis which, according to Money Gaming, are indigenous in countries like El Salvador and its neighbours.

Machu Picchu

An icon of Inca civilization, Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders Of The World and rests high in the Cusco Region of Peru.

Built around 1450, the site is believed to have been used as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, and is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in South America.

Tikal

One of the finest examples of Mayan civilization, Tikal dates back as far as 1000BC and became one of the most powerful kingdoms of ancient Maya.

Consisting of steep-sided temples and located deep in the Guatemalan jungle, you can step back in time and experience the Mayan lifestyle surrounded by rich vegetation and the blessed sounds of nature.