Frommer's South America
Chapter One
The Best of
South America
by Shawn Blore, Alexandra de Vries, Eliot Greenspan, Michael Luongo, Charlie
O'Malley, Haas Mroue, Neil Schlecht & Kristina Schreck
Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partyer in search of
a good time, South America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make
your head spin. We'll help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated
lists of the best experiences the continent has to offer.
1 The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences
Visiting Iguazu (Iguacu) Falls: One
of the world's most spectacular sights,
Iguazu boasts more than 275 waterfalls
fed by the Iguazu River, which
can (and should) be visited from both
the Argentine and the Brazilian
(where it is spelled Iguacu) sides. In
addition to the falls, Iguazu encompasses
a marvelous subtropical jungle
with extensive flora and fauna. See
"Puerto Iguazu & Iguazu Falls"
in chapter 4 and "Iguacu Falls" in
chapter 6.
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