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Nature and Wildlife Holidays in South America

Spanning from the tropical rainforest to Antarctica, there is a vast range of natural areas and animals...

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One of the main reasons to visit South America is for it’s outstanding nature and wildlife. Its incredible landscapes leave most in wonder and wanting to come back and see more. Just travelling within Chile and Argentina, can take you from trekking over immense glaciers, to cycling through dry desert and riding a boat into the fierce flows of the Iguazu Falls, so imagine the possibilities across the continent!

For those with an interest in wildlife specifically, South America is abundant with opportunities to see a huge variety of animals and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Some of the key wildlife hotspots on the continent include the open plains of the Pantanal wetlands, the dense Amazon Rainforest and the whale inhabited waters of Brazil and Argentina’s Atlantic coast… but there are many many more!
With so much to see and do, the real problem lies in deciding on where to go with the time that you have.

In this section we have tried to outline some of the key nature and wildlife attractions for each region, so for more country specific information, please follow the links below...

Where to go in South America for Nature and Wildlife:

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Nature and Wildlife Holidays in South America

One of the main reasons to visit South America is for it’s outstanding nature and wildlife. Its incredible landscapes leave most in wonder and wanting to come back and see more. Just travelling within Chile and Argentina, can take you from trekking over immense glaciers, to cycling through dry... More...

Nature and Wildlife Holidays

For most, the nature and wildlife of Argentina are the real reason to come here. The sheer scale puts most in awe, and the diversity of topography and wildlife allows you to take in all sorts without ever having to leave the same country, quite often in the space of a few hours of driving. Due to... More...

Nature and Wildlife Holidays in Chile

For many, the nature and wildlife to see in Chile is the main reason they want to come here. With territory stretching from dry desert in the North to ice-covered fjords in the South and bordered on one side by the Andes Mountains, Chile has some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in... More...

Nature and Wildlife in Antarctica

The nature and wildlife of Antarctica is, for the majority of people, the driving factor behind choosing to do a cruise to this southernmost continent. The opportunity to see great numbers of penguins, seabirds, seals and whales close-up, during nesting and breeding season, is the main attraction... More...

Nature and Wildlife in Brazil

Known for being one of the most biologically diverse places on earth, its incredible nature and wildlife is one of the key reasons to visit Brazil. Anyone who has been to the Amazon will tell you that nothing quite compares to the sounds of the jungle at night, where nature reigns supreme and those... More...