When I think back to my five months travelling in South America, there are so many things I think of; the cities I visited, the people I met, the long bus journeys, the colours, the food, the languages, CouchSurfing. But the thing that stands out more than anything is how much natural beauty I saw. There so so SO many stunning landscapes, beautiful views and areas of natural beauty that literally took my breath away. Areas of unbelievable natural beauty that you just can’t quite believe it.
I remember feeling so lucky and grateful that I was getting to see all of these things, and appreciating each and every one of them. South America is a continent that boasts oh so many beautiful areas and so many varied landscapes across it’s huge space, after all it’s absolutely huge!! So, today I wanted to share my favourite natural beauties from South America.
Looking back at these photos, five years on, I still can’t quite believe how beautiful these places are. It doesn’t matter how many times I have looked at my photos (which is a lot!), I still manage to feel the excitement of having been a continent that is this stunning. I’ll let the images do the talking because they do more than any words could ever do!
Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil
One of the most popular destinations in South America and all for the reason that you get to see so many waterfalls beautifully cascading in stunning surroundings. Post here.
Fitz Roy Mountain Range, El Chalten, Argentina
These views were the result of a six-hour hike through an insane amount of beauty. We sat and had lunch in front of the most beautiful Fitz Roy and the three of us were pretty much the only ones there. This only added to my love of anything mountain related.
Volcan Villarrica, Pucon, Chile
Climbing a volcano? I didn’t even know you could do that! This experience was one of the most exciting yet also terrifying of my time in South America. The climb is steep! You have to use crampons to get up there as it’s covered in snow and obviously you are going only one way… which is up. The guide for my group luckily took pity on me being so scared and had me at the front. The feeling of climbing a volcano is pretty special as are the views and the lava you get to see at the top! You literally are above the clouds!
Angel Falls, Venezuela
The highest free flowing waterfall in the world and a journey and a half to get there! Set in the most remote place surrounded by green and blue skies and a two day journey to get there. Post here.
The Amazon, Brazil.
Exploring The Amazon was a dream; being somewhere so remote and isolated was the definition of natural beauty. Walking through the rainforest, boating and catching piranhas was so much to take in! Posts here and here.
The Journey from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile to Uyuni, Bolivia.
A three-day journey through the desert, and who knew the desert could be so pretty? Desert to me means orange sand… but I learnt it was so so much more than that with areas of water, rocks and so so many dramatic skies! Post here.
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
The driest desert in the world didn’t disappoint -it was beautiful beyond words! The sand was so bright and formed into beautiful sand dunes. The sky was stunning and sunset was one of the most pretty I’ve seen. Post here.
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina.
Not only was this huge glacier very beautiful but it was surrounded by mountains and water too – a match made in heaven. The glacier was even more stunning because it went on for a far as the eye could see, and that’s because it is an incredible 18 miles long. Post here.
Which place do you think of when you think of natural beauty?
Marcella xx
Will one post ever do SA justice? These pictures are breathtaking!
I was thinking exactly the same whole I wrote it and selected the photos! Too much beauty!! Thanks Isabel 😀
You’ ve seen soo much! Excellent!
Thank you 🙂 It was an amazing trip, I have so many happy memories from it!
What an incredible trip – life changing!
It was indeed! So many amazing memories 🙂
Omg, these photos seriously take my breath away I can’t even imagine being there in person. Your Fitz Roy hike sounds heavenly… Everything really.
Thank you Mani 🙂 The hike was so so amazing, really peaceful and so scenic!
WOW – awesome pictures ! I love this post 🙂
xx Carmen
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Thanks Carmen! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I think of the Grand Canyon!
I can imagine that it must be so very beautiful indeed! 🙂 It looks amazing in photos, so real life must be even better!!
WOWOW these pictures are stunning! You just got me so so excited for South America!!! It’s so different than traveling through cities in Europe! I’m so ready for some intense nature time!! I’m definitely going to save this for some trip inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Lauren!! So many beautiful places to see 🙂 Hope you get to see some of these on your trip!
GORGEOUS! Love how SA has so much untapped landscapes. I would love to make it down south one day. From the jungle to the mountains, SA really does have it all!
Thanks Christine! It really does offer everything and more, so many stunning places to see 🙂 You’d love it!
Some amazing places and some amazing photos too! It’s truly making me want to jump into a south american adventure! Also, I know I’ve already said that but it’s a dream of mine to climb up Villarica! Those views are amazing! 🙂
Thank you, Camila! It was a great experience, especially the sliding down on your bum part at the end!
Simply amazing! Isn’t it awe-inspiring how vast the world is? If you get a chance I’d love it if you were able to follow my site so we can see each others’ adventures.
Thank you, Douglas 🙂 I totally agree; the world is oh so amazing!
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