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Traveling in South America
by Robbo Das
Travel to South America and
you will find the yourself in natural splendor. The fourth largest among
the continents of the world, South America occupies about 12% of the world's
land area. Because of its tropical climate, one should pack a cap or hat
when traveling to South America. A sturdy pair of shoes is also needed
as there will be a lot of nature-tripping and hiking that will be involved.
Among the nations that will
be part of the intinerary of South American travelers are: Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Guyana
of the United Kingdom, Suriname of the Netherlands and French Guiana.
 Famous
for its natural land and water resources, travelers in South America will
surely fall in love with its mountain ranges, falls and lakes.
One of the most famous falls
in the region is the Angel Falls, reputed to be the highest in the world.
Located in the southeaster part of Venezuela, the falls drops at 3212 feet
from the mesa of Auyántepuí, which is found in the Guiana
Highlands. Named after its discoverer James C. Angel, the waterfall holds
a magic that few travelers in South America can resist.
Another famous travel site
in South America is the Iguacu Falls, sometimes called the Iguazu Falls,
which is located in between Argentina and Brazil. Rising at 200 feet, it
is separated by a rocky cliff and island. One of its fascinating features
is the way the water merges into one fall during the wet season and separates
into two during the dry season.
Lake Titaca in Peru and Bolivia
is another travel site in South America that should be in the must-see
list of any tourist. Considered to be the largest lake in South America
with its width of 56 kilometers and depth of 174 feet. It is also the world's
highest navigable lake, becoming a major transportation route between Peru
and Bolivia. Other lakes that travelers in South America should note down
are the Lake Poopo in Bolivia; Argentino and Nahuel Huapi in Argentina
and the Valencia in Venezuela.
 Another
body of water that is famous in South America is the Orinoco River Delta,
which can be found in Venezuela near the Atlantic Ocean. It is longest
river in the region stretching to about 2560 kilometers.
Sturdy shoes are needed if
travelers intend to visit the Andes mountain ranges in South America. Spreading
at about 7200 kilometers, it is one of the longest mountain ranges in the
world. South American travelers should also not miss the Aconcagua peak,
which lies in Argentina. The Aconcagua peak is the highest mountain in
the western hemisphere, rising at a sheer height of 22,834 feet.
In addition to land and water
resources, South America also offers travelers a peak into some of the
most unique creatures in the world. Llamas, for instance, can be found
in packs at plateaus called antiplano that stretches from Bolivia to Peru.
This animal provides meat, milk and wool.
The tapir, which can be found
in the forests and grassy places in South and Central America as well as
in Asia, are nocturnal animals with short legs and flexible snout, which
they use to roll up leaves and other vegetations. However, the species
found in the Andes and Panama has been said to be nearly extinct.
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About the Author - Robbo
is a successful online entrepreneur and run blogs like credit
card after bankruptcy and quit
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