Top Travel Wonders of South America: Must-See Destinations & Natural Highlights

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We’ve listed for you the top 10 most popular things to see and do in South America. 1.  Galapagos Island 2.  Machu Picchu 3.  Iguazu Falls 4.  Amazon Rainforest 5.  Easter Island 6.  Rio Panoramic views 7.  Carnival in Rio 8.  Angel Falls 9.  Nazca Lines 10.  Torres del Paine Do you think we missed anything?  Tell us what you would add to the list.

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South America’s natural and cultural wonders are unmatched anywhere on Earth. The continent offers extraordinary contrasts — from the breathtaking biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest to the stark, otherworldly beauty of the Atacama Desert; from the colonial architecture of Buenos Aires to the ancient stone citadels of the Inca civilization. Each of the top ten wonders deserves far more than a day visit — and the best way to experience them is with expert guidance.

Atlas Travel Center’s advisors have been organizing South America tours and cruises for over 35 years. From Galapagos expedition cruises to Patagonia trekking adventures, Machu Picchu tours, and Amazon river journeys, we have the expertise to design the perfect South American itinerary for your interests and pace. Contact us to start planning your South America adventure.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.