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Grab your hiking shoes and head to the park! Park Vacations are the best way to experience nature, whether you are choosing to make a day or a week out of this inspiring experience. Kids will love to find little creatures and rocks as you hike along. To get a more relaxing experience, take a picnic lunch and a blanket and spend the day soaking in the sun. For a park experience like no other, head to a famous national park that is known for its unique geological features and be sure to bring a camera. ...read more »

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    Torres del Paine National Park

    Located in the Patagonia region of southern Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is a popular destination with hikers, photographers, and other traveler's looking for a breathtaking site of natural beauty. Spanish for "Towers of Paine," this National P... read more »

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    Santiago

    Chiles capital is a modernized metropolis, with markets and theaters surrounded by office complexes and marbled buildings. Santiago is a great location for adventure travelers as well, where hiking, whitewater rafting and even skiing are possible. read more »

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    Iguazu

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Iguazu shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Iguazu across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

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    Quito

    The capital of Ecuador is an excellent stop for South American tourists. Classic colonial buildings line the old city, while office buildings tower in the new developments. With attractions ranging from parks to historical centers to massive museums, th... read more »

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    Mendoza

    The highest peak in South America, the Aconcaqua, can be found in Mendoza and attracts adventurous mountain climbers from around the world. Easy access to the Andes Mountains allures travelers to premier ski resorts in the winter. Also a wine producing... read more »

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    Iguazu Falls

    Iguazu National Park houses some of the most spectacular sights in all of South America. Home to the massive U-shaped Iguazu waterfalls, there are plenty of opportunities for photography and even an inside view of the waterfall via suspension bridges. T... read more »

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    Foz de Iguassu

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Foz de Iguassu shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Foz de Iguassu across multiple sites to help plan... read more »

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    El Calafate

    Famous for its magnificent glaciers, El Calafate is a breathtaking tourist destination, located in the Patagonia region of Argentina. The Glaciers National Park is the main attraction, with 47 glaciers covering the landscape. Tour guides, boats and othe... read more »

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    San Carlos de Bariloche

    Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Bariloche is surrounded by spectacular lakes, mountains and foothills. A great place for winter travelers to visit, Bariloche features skiing, hiking and water sports activities galore. During the summer, thin... read more »

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    Ushuaia

    Ushuaia is arguably the southernmost city in the world. Located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago off the south of South America, Ushuaia is a popular tourist locale and happily serves as a gateway to travelers cruising to Antarctica. Ushuaia is a als... read more »

Top Five Park Trip Blogs

  • Samba Sam

    Pantastic! | May 28 06'

    by Samba Sam a 34 year old female, on vacation in Pantanal

    DAY 1 We began our journey into the Pantanal Wetlands (in the region of Mato Grosso) in a minibus - in which we were taken to the immigration "offi... Continue reading »

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    finally a bit of adventure for jamie | Apr 08 07'

    by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in El Calafate

    "glaciers are beautiful even in the rain and if you can´t see the mountains it is easier to pretend you are in the antarctic"

    me and jamie arrived in el calafate tired and hungry after our mammoth journey (my 1st overnight bus trip, although i suspect i will have to get us... Continue reading »

  • Marcfest

    The Heart of Argentina | Feb 21 06'

    by Marcfest a male from Toronto, on vacation in Mendoza

    Where does one go to escape the sweltering, two T-shirt a day humidity of Buenos Aires?  Head west to cooler and drier altitudes.  My nex... Continue reading »

  • Craig & Jo

    Animal Sanctuary - Parque Ambue Ari | Nov 07 06'

    by Craig & Jo a 29 year old male traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Santa Maria

    We arrived at the animal park at 3pm having no idea what to expect.  First thing we saw as we walked in was a guy play fighting with one of th... Continue reading »

  • Jema

    Rice, Beans, and Farofa. | Jun 30 06'

    by Jema a 26 year old female from Gillette, on vacation in Pantanal

    "Hammocks in a giant bunk-house made for an interesting sleep situation"

    Oh... the Pantanal.  We have just returned! Preface: they Patanal is widely known and oft visited, as it is the ecological hotspot o... Continue reading »

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