Head to South America and you could experience some of the most diverse city breaks on the planet. Here we give you a quick guide to some of our favourite cities in South America so you can start planning your next holiday to this exciting continent. When you are ready to go, contact Brightsun Travel about cheap tickets to South America all year round.
Bogota
The capital of Colombia, Bogota, is a place where you can shop at trendy boutiques, eat in hip cafes and explore crumbling colonial architecture all in one day. Stroll the city streets and you will pass impressive museums and street murals, all showcasing Bogota's dynamic arts scene. Alternatively just moments from the city, you could find yourself taking a hike through lush green mountains.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has something for everyone. Here you can take tango lessons like a pro, roam some of the best galleries on the continent , sip local wines in back street bars, and join street parties that go on till dawn. At the weekend, mix with the locals at the incredible Feria de San Telmo market, and taste local produce, shop for antiques and catch a live street performance.
Lima
Head to Lima, the capital of Peru, and you will find an incredible food and arts scene and a gastronomic hub in South America, where you can sample ceviche in hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and drink pisco sours in smart new cocktail bars. And why not dine in one of the world's best restaurants, Central, to make your tour of Lima complete?
Caracas
Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, is a gateway to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in South America. Here you can plan a hike up the Andes, go on dramatic jungle treks and go island hopping across the Caribbean Sea. Just 100 miles north of Caracas you will find Los Roques National Park, an archipelago of 300 islands with amazing coral reefs.
Panama City
In Panama City you can mingle among foreign investors in gleaming rooftop bars, and marvel at a modern skyline that is in an almost constant state of expansion. Or, head to Panama Viejo or Old Panama, which has been awarded World Heritage status, and admire old colonial buildings, crumbling cathedrals and striking monuments.
Quito
Surrounded by the Andes Mountains and snow-capped volcanoes, Quito, Ecuador's capital city, is the highest capital city in the world. Uniquely, Quito is one of the first cities in the world to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, owing to its incredible range of museums, monuments and heritage properties, like the ornate Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus.
Rio de Janeiro
Head to Rio de Janeiro in the Carnival month and join thousands of visitors wanting to soak up the atmosphere of this incredible city. Here you can enjoy classic beachside neighbourhoods, like Ipanema and Copacabana that have been attracting tourists to Rio for decades. Alternatively, head for the Corcovado Mountain, home to the Christ the Redeemer statue, and enjoy fantastic views of the city.
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is an artistic and culinary powerhouse in South America, where you can dine in some of the best restaurants in the world, and experience some of the most cutting edge nightlife on the continent, with inventive cocktail bars around every corner. And by day you can visit world class galleries and bustling weekend markets.
Flights
Brightsun Travel has a range of South America flights from UK taking you to exciting urban centres across the region.
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