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Travel to South America 2026

12 countries — live prices, visas, weather and holidays in one place

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

How to think about a South America trip

South America is a long-trip destination — the flight is expensive, distances are big, and there's a lot to see. Less than three weeks feels rushed. The classic loop: Peru (Machu Picchu), Bolivia (the salt flats), Argentina and Chile (Patagonia), Brazil.

Internal flights are long and not cheap — plan a route that makes geographic sense, not back-and-forth hops.

When to visit

Seasons are reversed. The South American summer (December–March) suits Patagonia and the south, but it's also the rainy season in the Amazon and the tropics. May–September: dry in the mountains and the Amazon, cold in Patagonia.

Book Machu Picchu tickets and the Inca Trail months ahead.

Visas, altitude and money

Most South American countries are visa-free for tourism for many nationalities. Real altitude sickness in Cusco, La Paz and the highlands — plan a day or two to acclimatise before any effort.

Local cash is essential in markets and villages; cards work in cities. Argentine inflation moves prices fast.

Every destination

Countries in South America

Pick a destination for the full guide.

Argentina ArgentinaThe distances are continental: Buenos Aires to Patagonia or the Iguazú falls is a flight, not a drive.Open the guide Bolivia BoliviaBolivia stands out as one of South America's most diverse and intriguing destinations, where the vastness of the Andes…Open the guide BrazilPortuguese BrazilVast — Rio to the Amazon or to the Iguaçu falls is a flight of several hours.Open the guide Chile ChileLonger and thinner than any other country — the Atacama in the north (the world's driest desert) to Torres del Paine in the south…Open the guide Colombia ColombiaThree cities, three climates: Bogotá is high and cool, Medellín is eternal spring, Cartagena is hot on the Caribbean coast.Open the guide Mozambique EcuadorEcuador trip 2026 offers a striking blend of biodiversity, culture, and adventure compacted into a country smaller than…Open the guide Guyana GuyanaGuyana, perched on the northeastern coast of South America, is a land of vast rainforests, roaring waterfalls, and a…Open the guide Paraguay ParaguayParaguay is a hidden gem in South America that offers a rich blend of culture, history, and stunning natural beauty.Open the guide Peru PeruMachu Picchu takes planning: a timed-entry ticket sells out months ahead, and you get there by train from Cusco (or a four-day…Open the guide Suriname SurinameSuriname, nestled on South America's northeastern coast, offers a unique blend of cultures, languages, and landscapes…Open the guide Uruguay UruguayUruguay is a compact South American country with a surprising variety of experiences packed into its borders.Open the guide Venezuela VenezuelaVenezuela is home to Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, plunging nearly 1,000 meters from a…Open the guide
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Start with the flight

Flights to South America

The cheapest way into a whole continent shifts by airline and entry point. Check fares to the main hubs.

Check flight prices to South America, every airline at once.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Which countries are in South America?
12 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and more. Each has a guide with live prices, visa, weather and holidays.
How do you plan a multi-country trip in South America?
Start from the season (each country guide shows the best months), check the visa for every destination, and connect the route by regional flights or overland. Neighbouring countries link to each other in the guides.