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From the moonscape of Tierra del Fuego to the mountains of Salta, with the grasslands of Pampas in between, Argentina presents a lifetime of study. The sparsely populated southern regions of the country provide glimpses of Antarctica's ecosystems, as penguins cavort and fur seals roam. Travel west to trek through remote Patagonia. Once in the Andes, you may want to tackle Acononqua at nearly 23,000 feet. Of course, you may feel more comfortable biking through the Salta wine country. Wine or climb, Argentina soars.
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ARGENTINA TRIPS
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BUENOS AIRES HOTELS
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The Amazon River is larger by volume than the next six largest rivers combined! But there is plenty more to do in South America's largest country. Hike to the waterfalls in Serra do Cipo or Ibitipoca Park. Raft or rappel in Brotas. Reserve your tanks to explore the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago. Paddle to an isolated beach or explore a sea cave by foot, flipper or kayak. Head west and ride along the trails to the 270 feet tall Iguagu Falls. Brazil blows you away.
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BRAZIL TRIPS
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RIO DE JANEIRO HOTELS
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The peaks of The Andes lead to Tierra del Fuego as this narrow country presents granite monoliths in Torres del Paine National Park to climb and the finest alpine skiing in the southern hemisphere just an hour from Santiago. With 4,000 miles of coastline, you'll want to trade your snowboard for a long board and hit the surf. Kayak beneath the snow-capped Orsorno Volcano, or raft the Class IV Pertrohe River. Chile's geography is every bit as captivating as it is unique.
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CHILE TRIPS
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SANTIAGO HOTELS
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Any student of nature equates Ecuador with the Galapagos Archipelago, where a family of finches provided Darwin his missing link to unlock natural selection. Today, conscientious ecotourism assures that the island's unique fauna, including tortoise and marine iguanas, remain undisturbed. Get closer still by diving in these remarkable island waters. The mainland's rainforest highlands present pristine high altitude parks and ancient cultures to explore. Great kayaking along rivers and shorelines, mountain biking along the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' and trekking deep canyons also await the adventurous at the Center of the Earth.
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ECUADOR TRIPS
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QUITO HOTELS
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Peru is transcribed by trails, a trekker's paradise. Summit several Andean peaks or hike through Amazon valleys, you'll find a trail that fits your intensity level. Or discover the terrain aboard a mountain bike, kayak or whitewater raft. You can surf in Puerto Chicama, try sand boarding the dunes in Huacachina and skateboard around Lima. You'll want to haul your scuba gear with you too as submerging in frigid Lake Titicaca is one experience you're certain to brag about forever.
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PERU TRIPS
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LIMA HOTELS
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