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3. Patagonia
Mountains, abundant wildlife and a
sprawling coastline are just a few of
reasons drawing people to Patagonia,
a region that is shared between Chile
and Argentina. You can trek across
glaciers in Los Glaciares National
Park or travel to Península Valdes, a
UNESCO heritage site that is home to
Magellanic penguins and a stunning
location to go whale watching. You can
also drive inland and visit an authentic
Estancia (ranch) in Argentina to learn
about the country’s history and culture
from the locals. Head there soon to enjoy Patagonia’s unspoiled land; this adventure
lover’s paradise won’t be kept secret for long!
2. Columbia
Long associated with drug cartels and
corruption, Colombia has transformed
from a nation in crisis to a budding new
South American travel destination. Urban
explorers should travel to Bogota, the
country’s capital, which has seen a recent
boom in unique hotel and restaurant offer-
ings. Or visit Cartagena on the Caribbean
coast, one of the best-preserved colonial
cities on the continent.
Or, if you’re feeling especially adventur-
ous, trek the six-day hike to the lost city of Ciudad Perdida, located atop the Sierra
Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. Only just discovered in 1976, the city’s con-
struction dates back some 650 before Peru’s famous Machu Picchu.
1. Sri Lanka
India is a popular travel destination at the
moment, but it can be quite challenging to
navigate. For a similar experience, tour-
ists are now turning to Sri Lanka, which is
just as rich with history, culture and cus-
toms, but without the complications. The
country is home to vast amounts of wild-
life; visit Yala National Park to spot ele-
phants, leopards, sloth bears and buffalo
roaming in the wild
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