South America Tourism

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Atacama in Chile

Atacama in Chile

The Atacama Desert in the north of Chile is anything but monotonous: snow-capped volcanoes, turquoise-blue lagoons with pink flamingos, green oases and mountain ranges that shimmer red in the sunset light make this landscape one of the most impressive in the country.

Did you know that…
… the Atacama Desert is 50 times drier than California’s Death Valley?
… there is only about 0.75 mm of precipitation per year?

Best time to travel to the Atacama Desert

The region is easy to travel to all year round, as there are only slight differences in temperature during the year.

Highlights in the Atacama Desert

San Pedro de Atacama
The small oasis in the middle of the desert is the ideal starting point for extensive exploration of the area. San Pedro awaits you with the cozy charm of an emigrant town and small streets. The city’s church, one of the oldest in Chile, is an absolute eye-catcher and a fantastic photo opportunity.

Salar de Atacama
An enchanting picture awaits you when the deep blue sky is reflected in the lake. Together with the mountains in the background, the pink flamingos, the result is a grandiose scenery that literally invites you to experiment with the camera.

El Tatio Geysers
The highest geyser field in the world is at around 4300 m. The early morning visit is an absolute highlight when the water thaws, begins to boil and rising clouds of steam create a fascinating scene.

Valle de la Luna
As the name suggests, in the Valley of the Moon you feel like you are on the same. Desert, dunes and rugged reddish rocks are reminiscent of the surface of the moon and invite you to take atmospheric pictures, especially at sunset.

Laguna Cejar
The salt lagoon is located in the middle of the barren and wide desert and invites you to visit. With a salinity of 40%, the lagoon is also called the Dead Sea of ​​Chile. You shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take a relaxing bath in surreal surroundings.

Lagunas Minique and Miscanti
Together with the Minique volcano and the Cerro Miscanti, the two lagoons form an enchanting panorama.

Guyana

Guyana

According to Countryaah, there are 12 countries in South America. Guyana is one of them. In this relatively small, sparsely populated, somewhat forgotten country in northeastern South America, you can still feel like an explorer. It borders Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname and offers its visitors a multitude of sights and a great diversity of nature. Here there are still untouched landscapes that have been spared from mass tourism: huge tropical forests, imposing waterfalls, meandering river systems and grassland sheep full of wild animals. The lowest point is on the Atlantic coast, the highest point is Mount Roraima at 2835 m. The interior consists of highlands such as the Rupununi Mountains on the Venezuelan border or the Kanaku Mountains in the extreme southwest and dense rainforest that covers 85% of the country. The original spelling “Guiana” means “land of many waters”, which is absolutely true: the country is criss-crossed by over 1,600 km of navigable waterways. The main river is the Essequibo, which rises in the south of the country and flows into the Atlantic in the north. The Potaro National Park impresses with its waterfalls, including the impressive 225 m high quay falls. The population is concentrated on the Atlantic coast, where rice and sugar are grown. About 25% of the population lives in the capital, Georgetown. The population is concentrated on the Atlantic coast, where rice and sugar are grown. About 25% of the population lives in the capital, Georgetown. The population is concentrated on the Atlantic coast, where rice and sugar are grown. About 25% of the population lives in the capital, Georgetown.

Climate:

Due to its proximity to the equator, the South American country Guyana offers a typical tropical climate with year-round stable temperatures with maximum values ​​of up to 32 degrees Celsius, although it can be cooler in the mountain regions. On the coast there are two periods of heavy rain every year between November and January and between May and July, in the savannah the rainy months differ slightly (April to September). The amount of precipitation decreases from the northwest of the country to the southeast, but thunderstorms are not uncommon. In return, no hurricanes threaten the country.

Best travel time:

Depending on the planned travel activities, you should consider different travel times. If you want to visit the Potaro National Park to see the waterfalls with lots of water, the months at the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the dry season are recommended. Between mid-February and April and from the end of August to the end of November there are drier months, which are well suited for bird watching, freshwater fishing and trekking excursions.

Venezuela

Venezuela

Venezuela is a country located in South America. Venezuela is almost three times the size of Germany and a country as varied as an entire continent. Fantastic Caribbean beaches, green rainforests, Andean landscapes, world-famous table mountains and the highest waterfall on earth – Venezuela is definitely a travel destination of superlatives. The name Venezuela means something like little Venice and it owes it to the Spanish conquerors, who saw the stilt houses of the Indians on Lake Maracaibo and felt reminded of Venice.

Climate:

Venezuela is generally characterized by a tropical climate, but there are also temperate and alpine regions. The temperatures hardly change during the year, but there is a rainy season between May and November. The south of the country is always tropical and humid and records high amounts of rain. The altitude has a strong influence on the temperature characteristics. The maximum values ​​are on average 25 to 29 degrees Celsius in the flatlands and below 8 degrees in the high mountain regions.

Best travel time:

The drier months of December to April offer the best conditions for a beach holiday in Venezuela, but water sports including fishing and surfing can be enjoyed all year round. Anyone planning excursions to the center of the country or the Venezuelan mountains should avoid the rainy period between May and August, when the local waterfalls look very impressive at that time.