How to plan a trip to South America

Simon Calder's Travel Week

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Sunday, January 14, 2024 South America is a continent that captures travellers' imaginations – and for good reason.  Get inspired for your next trip with our features and guides to the best of South America It's home to some of the most spectacular landscapes and landmarks on Earth. Vast rainforests teeming with wildlife; towering, snow-slathered Andean peaks; the mighty Amazon River; Incan ruins steeped in history; cream-coloured beaches and pulsating cities: the only question is, where to begin? Kick off by narrowing things down with our pick of South American countries to visit in 2024. Peruse the best towns and cities to visit in Brazil, or check out its best beaches. And plan the ultimate trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina's thrilling capital, with our city guide. Sao Paulo's rising star Brazil's first modern art museum, Masp, expands this year from its iconic 1968 modernist location in Sao Paulo. A 14-storey annexe will almost double the exhibition space – and draw more visitors to South America's largest city.  BRAZIL'S CINDERELLA CITY Quito move The Metro line in Ecuador's capital finally opened fully last month, providing visitors with an alternative to the traffic-choked roads. The station in the historic centre, San Francisco, has one entrance in a colonial building. ECUADOR: 7 BEST Get 20% off an epic 20-day journey through Peru Intrepid's Peru Encompassed trip takes you from Lima to Cusco, including the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Save on Galapagos trips with G Adventures The Great Adventure Sale features up to 25 per cent off destinations including Colombia and Ecuador   Up to 15% off with Much Better Adventures The January sale includes savings on trips to Madeira, Jordan, Peru, Slovakia, Albania and Iceland PICK OF THE WEEK: TAP AIR PORTUGAL Take advantage of TAP Air Portugal's promotion to travel at special prices in Economy and Business Class. Flights from £86, round trip (taxes included). Only until 18/01. Looking for more travel deals? Sign up to receive offers, competitions and updates from The Independent's carefully selected travel partners. SIGN UP NOW Spotlight on Chile's Torres del Paine This pristine Patagonian wilderness is well worth a place on your bucket list. Here's how to visit sustainably. READ MORE Feature Safari in Argentina From extinction to distinction: a rewilding safari in the Iberá Wetlands offers out-of-this-world wildlife. GET INSPIRED Colombia is alive and beating, whether it's the thumps of reggaeton or the rhythms of cumbia. Laura Field Travel writer Hotels Winter sun stays Our experts have carefully curated a collection of the best hotels to swap the grey and cold for off-season sun. BOOK NOW Travel guide Colombia unwrapped Planning a trip to see Colombia's expansive beauty and diversity? Here's what to know before you go. GO TO GUIDE The 9 towns and cities you don't want to miss on a Colombia holiday How to make the most of Rio de Janeiro: The best things to do on a city break Where to visit in Brazil in 2024: 7 of the best destinations Make journeys more entertaining, with 60 percent off these Panasonic wireless earbuds.   Enjoy reading on holiday? The Amazon Kindle store sale means books are reduced to as little as 99p. Rest your head on flights or long train rides - we've rated the best travel pillows for 2024. READ NOW  Struggle with packing? Here are the 9 best packing cubes to keep your suitcase organised. READ NOW The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Travel newsletter   To unsubscribe from The Independent Travel newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy