South America Travel: How to Plan a First Trip You Won’t Mess Up
South America travel rewards the curious and punishes the unprepared. The continent spans glaciers, deserts, rainforests and 20,000-foot peaks. So a single itinerary won’t cover every terrain. Machu Picchu alone draws more than 1.5 million visitors a year, and most of them underestimate the altitude. Here’s some planning advice to keep in mind before you…