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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

8 of the best countries to visit in South America, from Brazil to Argentina

This is a continent of extremes, with towering mountain ranges, charming towns and sprawling salt flats - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

From the glacial lakes of Patagonia and the tropical Amazon rainforest, to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, South America has rightfully earned a reputation as a fascinating destination to visit.

Such is the continent’s wealth of natural sites that sprawl across miles and landmarks that are not only remarkable but totally unique. It is a land of superlatives, where each country contains something in the “world’s most...” category, from the Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia to Chile’s Atacama desert.

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