Comprehensive 22-Day Multi-Country South America Guide is Here!
Dear friends! The all-inclusive 22-day South America multi-country guide is here! Enjoy special alpaca meat dishes, authentic Peruvian Pisco cuisine, and delicious Valparaíso seafood noodles! Visit Machu Picchu ruins, watch dolphins in the Amazon, see the Iguazu Falls... so many exciting activities all in one guide, don’t miss out!
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South America is like a living history book. The Inca ruins of Machu Picchu🏛️ tell ancient stories; the Caribbean coast🌊 is fiery and passionate, and Brazil’s Carnival💃 is full of charm—definitely worth visiting!
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🗺 Travel itinerary:
DAY 1: Transit city✈ Beijing, start your South America journey!
DAY 2-3: Beijing✈ São Paulo, experience the urban vibe of São Paulo, visit iconic spots, enjoy local food and leisure time.
DAY 4-5: São Paulo✈ Rio de Janeiro, then to Iguazu. Admire the beautiful scenery in Rio and get ready to see the stunning waterfalls in Iguazu.
DAY 6-9: After visiting the Iguazu Falls on the border of two countries✈ Buenos Aires, then round trip to Colonia, fly to El Calafate and return to Buenos Aires, with beautiful sights all along the way.
DAY 10-13: Buenos Aires✈ Santiago, take a bus to Valparaíso seaside for wine tasting, then return to Santiago and fly to Lima to start a new journey.
DAY 14-19: Lima✈ Cusco🚌 Urubamba, visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco, then go through Pisco back to Lima, then head to Iquitos and return to Lima, nonstop excitement.
DAY 20-22: Lima✈ São Paulo, São Paulo✈ Beijing, finally Beijing✈ transit city, ending an unforgettable South America trip🎉 Along the way, enjoy special alpaca meat dishes, traditional authentic Peruvian Pisco cuisine, Valparaíso seafood noodles, watch dolphins and fish for piranhas in the Amazon, admire Iguazu Falls, take a boat close to active glaciers, visit indigenous villages, and see the Christ the Redeemer statue on Corcovado Mountain.
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🌍 Travel checklist: Essential items for South America multi-country travel in November
📄 Documents: Passport + visa + copies + electronic backups, print flight and hotel bookings, keep important documents separate!
🔌 Electronics: Buy local SIM cards in advance, bring EU/US plug adapters, don’t forget power banks and charging cables!
👗 Clothing: November is spring/autumn in South America, bring light down jackets for the Andes, quick-dry clothes and mosquito repellent for the rainforest!
💊 Health: Common medicines + stomach medicine + motion sickness patches, bring Rhodiola for high altitudes, sunscreen SPF50+ is a must!
💵 Finances: Small amount of US dollars in cash, bring multiple international credit cards, anti-theft waist pouch and combination locks for extra security!
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Machu Picchu boasts 140 structures, including temples, sanctuaries, parks, and residences, as well as over 100 stairways, numerous fountains, and a comprehensive water system. Abandoned during the Spanish invasion and the fall of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, Machu Picchu was discovered by Yale University professor Hiram Bingham in 1911. The ruins consist of two main areas: an urban area and an agricultural area, separated by a stone wall. Beyond the wall lie terraced agricultural areas, divided into high and low terraces depending on the terrain. The urban area is divided into three zones: the sacred area, the area for priests and nobles, and the southern area for commoners.
An unforgettable experience of Mother Nature and the greatness of Inca Empire. A must visit !
this is my second trip to Machu Picchu. last trip by train and this trip by hiking and cycling. The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is by far the most adventurous trekking option in the Cusco region. It is also the most varied in terms of activities.In addition to jungle trekking, there is a massive downhill mountain biking section.There is also the opportunity for more exhilarating experiences like white water rafting and zip-lining. The tour finishes on a high with a visit to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu is one of the new seven wonders of the world, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is certainly a place to watch. Simply put, this is an incredible place, in an incredible place. Enjoy these photos and the limited information I've taught you. The entrance to Machu Picchu is 142 Sols, including the entrance to Montana. If you don't want to go hiking on the 3082-metre peak, tickets will be slightly less - if your personalized ticket information is accurate, it doesn't matter. 1. Please buy tickets for Machu Picchu the day before. The ticket booth opens from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 2. If you want to get on the first bus, make sure you get in line at the bus stop around 4:30 a.m. First arrival, last departure!
Machu Picchu Wonderland in the Mist 📍Location: Cusco Hot Springs Town, Peru 🚌Transportation: Take a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. There is a shuttle bus to Machu Picchu in the town. It takes about 30 minutes to take the winding mountain road. The one-way fare is $12 and the round-trip fare is $24. The minibus ticket window and minibus operating hours are 5:00 A.M.~21:50 P.M. There is a bus every 10~15 minutes, and each bus has 30 people. 🔺It is not recommended to get on the first and last buses. Machu Picchu is often foggy, and the sunrise is not so easy to take pictures. There is really no need to do it deliberately. 🎫Tickets: S/158.13 (including handling fees) It is recommended to book tickets on the official website machupicchu.gob.pe one month in advance. The website is unstable. Be patient, try a few more times, and persevere. Remember to print it out after the payment is successful! This is the voucher for entering the scenic area! ⌚️Play time: Regular 1.5 hours. This depends entirely on the weather. To get good photos, you usually have to wait for light, which is the waiting time outside the itinerary. 📝Travel tips 🛅Luggage storage: Because the monuments need to be protected, there must be a silicone protective cover under the trekking pole. If not, it cannot be brought into the scenic area. The door storage fee is S/3. Although there are no particularly dangerous sections in the scenic area and the altitude is 1,000 meters lower than Cusco, you can pack lightly, the less things the better. 🌦The weather in the mountains is uncontrollable, so wish yourself good luck before traveling. However, the immortal version of Machu Picchu still carries the holy light, and Machu Picchu is Machu Picchu. It was cloudy in the first half of our trip and rainy in the second half. 🚻The original ecological monument means that there is no such sign except for the entrance and exit. 🦙Machu Picchu mythical beasts appear, and most of them have brand names on their ears.
Machu Picchu is a world cultural heritage site in Peru. The entire site stands on a ridge at an altitude of about 2,350 meters, overlooking the Urubamba River Valley and surrounded by tropical jungle. It is a relic of the famous pre-Columbian Inca Empire in Peru built around 1500 AD and is also one of the new seven wonders of the world. Machu Picchu means "ancient mountain" in Quechua. It is also called the "lost Inca city" and is a well-preserved pre-Columbian Inca relic. Machu Picchu is the most important archaeological excavation center in South America, and therefore the most popular tourist attraction in Peru.
Today, we went to Machu Picchu with excitement. We took the train and then the bus along the Urubamba River to the depths of the Andes Mountains. Local music was played on the bus along the way. The sound of the panpipes moved me again. The feeling, the scene, and the sound blended together, which was wonderful. Due to the altitude reaction, I basically didn't eat anything last night and this morning. I only drank a local tea. The sunshine on the plateau was particularly hot. We walked up the steps, full of expectations. The moment I reached the top, I wanted to shout: Machu Picchu, here I come! I held back when I saw that everyone around was a tourist. Machu Picchu is the most complete and spectacular monument I have seen so far. All the confusion and helplessness I encountered in these days have disappeared, and everything I have paid is worth it!
We took a bus from Reshui Town to Machu Picchu. There were not too many people in line, so we got on the bus quickly. The whole way was winding. When we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area, we went to the toilet first because there was no toilet in the scenic area. Maybe everyone thought so, so there was a queue for the toilet. The ticket said that water and food could not be brought in, but in fact no one cared. The ticket can be entered twice. After entering, we first went up a short mountain road, and then arrived at one of the best scenic spots. Machu Picchu was not far away. When the entire ruins appeared in front of us, we were still a little excited. Then those who bought the peak ticket started to climb the mountain, and other tourists went down to experience the ruins. We bought tickets for the Machu Picchu peak. We registered in the book before climbing the mountain. We started at 7:40 and signed out of the peak gate at 11:10. We walked a short distance and left the scenic area, and hurried to buy food and drinks. The chicken rolls bought at the only place to eat were also very delicious. We each bought a bottle of water, rested and went to the toilet, and entered again at 12:45. We walked the same road again, and then began to go down gradually. It is not allowed to go back, but it may not be so strict in practice. What is even more surprising is the light at sunset, and there is a tree, which is a perfect time to take pictures. There are many alpacas in the scenic area. I was surprised that they were tall and docile. Although their fur is coarse, it is very thick and a hole can be made with a finger poke.