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Must See Places in South America
South America – the home of the biggest rainforest of the world along the banks of the mighty Amazon, the center of ancient Mayan and Inca civilizations and the land of the most colorful festivals of the world, is presently one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. It was the fiercest battleground between the early colonial forces and an aggressively proud indigenous people, though the mighty colonial fortifications are all that remain of that bitterness. It is now recognized as the land of carnivals, great music, lively dances, a rich cultural and artistic heritage, and soccer. Must see Places in South America section of youmustsee.com offers detail information of top tourist destinations in and around of South America.
South America covers an area of 17,819,000 sq. kilometers, and is the fourth largest continent in the world and the fifth most populous one. However, South America is recognized as much as a cultural unit as a geographical one, which accounts for the term Latin America: often used to refer to it in deference to the land's Spanish and Portuguese legacy.
Most of South America is located in the Southern Hemisphere, with only a small part located in the Northern Hemisphere. The highest point of the continent is Cerro Aconcagua of the Andes range in Argentina, the country which also has the lowest point of the continent - the peninsula Valdes.
Most of the twelve countries that constitute South America are popular tourist destinations. Some like Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile are more popular South American tourist destinations than others, but even a small country like Belize and El Salvador can pleasantly surprise you.
Travel to South America to see the sites of ancient Mayan and Inca ruins and other places of historical interest, enjoy natural wonders like glamorous sea-coasts, the dense rainforest and great mountain peaks, and take part in the various annual events and adventure activities.
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