South America is a continent with breathtaking majestic waterfalls, ancient ruins, huge glaciers, the largest rainforest in the world, a desert, huge mountains and also pristine exotic beaches and islands.

When travelling in South America there you can take photos and upload them to social media, and make everyone jealous. People will be awestuck when they see some of the most amazing locations!

Here are Stunning Natural Wonders in South America That Will leave you speechless.

 

1. Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls, located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, is one of the seven wonders of the world and somewhere you need to visit once in your life. Their splendor is breathtaking and makes the heart beat faster. 275 cascades of seething water are concentrated here in one place, and their shock wave is capable of throwing up planes approaching close to the falls.

Iguazu Falls are not the largest and not the widest or longest in the world, but they are considered the most beautiful not only in South America, but throughout the world. The waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful tropical vegetation, in the depths of which there is the Iguazu National Park, for the sake of visiting which many tourists from all over the world come to South America.

 

2. Amazon Rainforest

The most water-bearing and in all respects the greatest river in the world, the Amazon, is located in South America, taking its sources from the Andes in Peru and ending in the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil. This is a real miracle of nature, striking in its scale and magnificence.

Together with all its tributaries, the Amazon makes up a gigantic water system. The length of the river is almost 3 thousand kilometers. In the Amazon and in the dense forests surrounding it, the rarest representatives of the fauna live, and the flora of the river has been studied only by 30 percent. It can be called without exaggeration the natural treasury of the Earth.

The river is especially magnificent when huge flowers of Victoria bloom on its surface — a water lily named after the British Queen Victoria.

 

3. Torres del Paine

This national park, located next to the Andes in Chile, impresses with its stunning mountain scenery. These magnificent mountain ranges were formed as a result of the eruption of a huge flow of molten magma, and harsh climatic conditions weathered and formed an incredibly beautiful relief.

However, the Torres del Paine National Park is famous not only for its famous peaks, but also for its wonderful rivers, waterfalls and lakes. The park is one of the most beautiful places in the world and has a pristine flora.

 

4. Angel Falls

Angel Falls at 976 meters is the highest waterfall in the world. It is located in the middle of a dense forest in southeastern Venezuela, which is quite difficult for tourists to get to. However, with the help of the locals, you can reach this amazing waterfall.

Helicopter rides are another more expensive option for breathtaking views. This place was named after Jimmy Angel, who accidentally discovered it in 1933. During the rainy season, Angel is divided into two different waterfalls, and the sound of water can be heard from a distance of 1 kilometer. During the dry season, water droplets from the summit evaporate before they reach the ground.

 

Other

If you are planning to travel to South America and have more time and a flexible schedule be sure to also try to see these locations: 

  • Easter Island
  • Lake Titicaca
  • Moon Valley
  • Milodon Cave
  • Colca Canyon
  • The Atacama Desert

 

Have you been to any of the places featured on our list? Or do you have recommendations for places we have missed? Let us know in the comments section below. If you would like to explore this amazing continent search South America tours.