South America has inspired travel for millennia. A land rich with the cultural history of ancient civilizations, it is also home to two of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu in Peru and Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. The natural splendor alone makes the adventure worthwhile, whether it’s the stunning peaks of Torres del Paine of Patagonia or the largest waterfall systems in the world, Iguazu Falls.