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South America beckons with ancient ruins, pristine coastlines, diverse landscapes and many modern cities, making it a destination on most people's bucket list. From the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, exploring this vast continent is a journey like no other. We look into how to get around, what to bring and what to leave at home.

Can you travel in luxury through South America? Marion Bunnik, travel lover and joint founder of Bunnik Tours, shares her experiences of abundance during a Bunnik In Style tour, featuring accommodation with waterfall views at Copacabana Palace and luxury cabins aboard the Andean Explorer Train.

Oh, Patagonia, be still my beating heart… Wild, remote and breathtakingly beautiful, Patagonia’s wide-open spaces, impressive, rugged mountain peaks, icy cold rivers and jaw dropping glaciers will leave you literally panting for more.

Argentina is a land full of icons, can you find some of them in this image of La Boca?

Buenos Aires is both the capital and largest city in Argentina, home to a population of more than 9 million people (over double the size of Sydney!).

Whether you’re visiting Chile or Peru, the pisco sour is a must try drink on your South American holiday.

It’s no secret that South America is an incredible destination to visit, home to a variety of unique countries, rich history and incredible landscapes. When a region is as big and as vast as South America it can be hard to decide on where to go and what to do. We’ve done the hard work for you.... where will you go?

Hot chocolate, pain au chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, churros dipped in chocolate, napolitana de chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate gelati, chocolate chip cookies. There are almost countless ways to enjoy chocolate. Lets take a look at some of the many ways chocolate is devoured around the world.

Located in the Patagonia region, Bariloche, Argentina is a natural wonderland with so much to offer! From stunning Patagonian landscapes and breathtaking lakes to popular ski hills and delicious chocolate, there’s so much to see and do in this must-visit destination.