The best destinations in South America in 2015

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What do you think if we give way to the weekend knowing the best destinations in South America? To do this, we are going to base ourselves on the results of the TripAdivsor Travelers' Choice Awards which, analyzing the opinion and comments of its users, each year make rankings that are super useful for organizing our vacations. After knowing the best destinations in Spain, Europe and Africa, today we wanted to focus on this part of the American continent that will amaze you.

Do you want to know the best destinations in South America in 2015 according to TripAdvisor? Well, do not miss anything we tell you below!

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires
The capital of Argentina has not only managed to be at the top of this ranking, but has also sneaked into the top 10 of the best destinations in the world. Specifically, it is in eighth position. And all thanks to its many attractions: its evocative old neighborhoods, its lush nightlife, the architecture of heritage European, its parks, its boulevards ... In fact, Buenos Aires is considered the Latin American capital of shopping.


Cuzco, Peru

Cusco
Secondly we find Cuzco, a city in the southeast of Peru that in ancient times was the capital of the Inca Empire. That is why, in this destination located at high altitude we can find incredible wonders archaeological, in addition to joyous summer festivals and extraordinary fabrics. In addition, you will be surprised to see how the Inca majesty coexists with the Andean baroque.

Gramado, Brazil

Gramado
Gramado closes this year the Top 3 of the list. This picturesque and jungle municipality located in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, stands out for the pines of Lago Negro, which have been directly brought from the Black forest, the Chagdud Gonpa Khadro Ling temple dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism or the Mini World famous monuments miniature park.

San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

San Carlos de Bariloche
In fourth position is San Carlos de Bariloche, a city located in the province of Río Negro, right at the foot of the Andes. Here you will not only find the largest ski resort in all of South America, but you can also do activities such as hiking, sailing, climbing or paragliding. In addition, you can not miss its beautiful beaches.


Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Rio de Janeiro
We return to Brazil to tell you about Rio de Janeiro, which this year occupies the fifth position in the ranking. Beyond its beaches and the Christ the Redeemer, this Brazilian city stands out for its architecture, its natural landscape, its culture and, of course, the joy of its people.

Cartagena Colombia

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In Colombia we find sixth place in the ranking. We refer to Cartagena, a beautiful town of fishermen Located on the Caribbean coast of the country that has beautiful beaches, a historic old town and beautiful colonial architecture. In addition, it is one of the safest places in the country.

Mendoza Argentina

Mendoza
In sixth position we find Mendoza, an Argentine city that is home to the tightest summit in the western hemisphere: the hill Aconcagua. In addition to attracting tourists for its wide range of adventure sports (rafting, hiking, mountaineering ...), it also captivates travelers for its wines.


Santiago, Chile

Santiago
The capital of Chile could not be missing from the list either. And there are so many attractions that this city offers: dance clubs, art collections, an architecture that spans several centuries, a gastronomy exquisite ...

Lima Peru

Lime
In ninth position we find Lima, a city founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro that preserves much of its history. Thus, you can explore archaeological sites of civilization inca, elegant cathedrals, luxurious palaces from the Spanish colonial era ... You should not forget its coastal area, full of hotels, shops and good restaurants.

Bogota Colombia

Bogota
Finally, we have to talk about Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, a city with ten million inhabitants that stands out for its core metropolitan, full of restaurants and bars. In addition, gastronomic festivals are held here quite frequently.

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