South America does everything on a grand scale. The Amazon river is engulfed in steamy jungles that are the lungs of the earth that then rise to the Andes, the long mountainous spine of the Americas. There are ancient cultures, from the Moche and Chimu to the Incas who built intricate cities and mazes of interconnecting trails. Combine this with amazing history, cultures and traditional ways of life that continue today and it is easy to say that the geography and history of this land is tightly woven together. Extraordinary trekking opportunities in the sacred valleys of Peru and in the immensity of Patagonia. Foodies will love the variety with some of the best beef and lamb in the world in Argentina, the cerviche and seafood in the emerging food scene of Lima and Peru and top it all off with some fine wine from the vineyards of Argentina and Chile. Culture, history, culinary delights and jaw dropping scenic beauty South America is an adventure in every sense of the word and has something for everyone.