To the south, beyond the narrow isthmus of Darien Gap, lies South America. This continent is very long and varied, interesting and colorful. Here there are majestic mountain ranges, and deep valleys, and endless deserts, and full-flowing rivers. The continent is rich in useful resources and monuments of ancient civilizations, amazing plants and unique fauna. And here you can also see the amazing Iguazu and Angel Falls - the widest and highest waterfalls in the world.
Today the countries of South America are located on the territories of ancient empires. Previously, before the advent of Europeans, the region was inhabited by the tribes of the Chichba, Incas, Mochica, and Moche Indians. There are currently a dozen independent states here. These are Argentina, Guyana, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador. France also has its possessions in the form of French Guiana.
The countries of South America and their capitals are amazing places that remember wars and upheavals, juntas and revolutions. Everything here is related tothe charismatic personalities of the Inca leaders Huatahualpa and Huascar, the ruthless conquistadors Alvorado and Pizarro, the legendary independence fighters Simon Bolivar, Francisco Miranda, José San Martin. Here they remember and love Ernesto "Che" Guevara, Hugo Chavez. And residents can spend hours telling stories about Augusto Pinochet, Alfredo Stroessner, Pablo Escobar, Butch Cassidy, Sanders Kida.
The countries of South America will delight travelers with a variety of landscapes. Dense forests and impenetrable jungles give way to selva and plains. The giant Amazon carries its turbulent streams across the entire continent, collecting water from thousands of large and small tributaries. The Andes mountain range, which is second only to the Himalayas in height, hides the mysterious cities of Machu Picchu, Pisak, Paititi. Maybe the mythical Eldorado hides its untold treasures somewhere here.
The countries and capitals of South America are places that are radically different from each other in climate. Some will meet guests with sultry equatorial days, others with cool areas in the highlands, and still others with polar snowy regions. Local residents conquer with their hospitality and openness, emotionality and temperament, unrestrained fun and bright colors. The descendants of the Indians, Europeans, blacks, who were brought here from Africa in the era of the slave trade, created an extraordinary culture. This symbiosis breathes originality and special charm. Incendiary rhythms of Latin, passionate tango and fabulousCarnival extravaganza is another attraction that characterizes the countries of South America.
Undoubtedly, the countries of South America are worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Drink fragrant mate with friends or cheer for your favorite football team. Walk in the footsteps of Pele and Maradona or meet the pampas' gauchos. This is exactly the kind of trip that will be remembered for the rest of your life. Memories of him will warm the soul on long winter evenings.
