South America | 3 Month Itinerary

South America | 3 Month Itinerary

Lauren Lee
Planning long-term travel through South America? My 3-month itinerary will take you through 9 out of the 12 amazing countries in South America! I've created this itinerary after traveling it ourselves and have editied it based on my success and failures! That being said, you can you trust that this guide has been carefully thought through while considering point of entry, elevation changes, the best seasons to explore, and the stunning geography you'll encounter. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with unique moments on this incredible adventure!
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Getting there!

From the USA, common ports of entry are Lima, Peru / Buenos Aires, Argentina / Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, Brazil / Santiago, Chile /or Quito, Ecuador! This guide starts in Santiago, Chile but is can be customized based on your preferred port of entry!

Country #1: Chile

Day 1-3: Santiago, Chile

Explore the capital city and visit attractions like the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Moneda Palace, and take a funicular ride to Cerro San Cristobal for panoramic views.

Day 4: Valparaíso, Chile

Day trip to the colorful coastal city of Valparaíso.

**Optional +5 day add on: Patagonia

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Lee
Hey there, I'm Lauren! I've got quite the travel bug, and I'm certainly that person who is always planning random trips! I've visited 34 countries, 3 territories, and 38 US states! In the past several years, I have had the privilege to call Jerusalem, Israel, home sweet home for 2 years! My latest adventure? Latin America! From March - July 2023 my husband and I quit our jobs in education to travel full-time! We packed our lives into a carry-on suitcase and a back pack, and traveled Latin America for 4 motnsh! You could say that I became the queen of travel planning – flights, activities, routes, buses, trains, you name it! I had a blast! What was our budget!? We set out with $8,000, but guess what? Our travel credit card points added an extra $3,500 to the budget! I guess it's easy to say that I'm all about making travel affordable and accessible for everyone. That's why I've created my guides with insider tips and intentioanl details to help you make your trips just as epic without breaking the bank! So, whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or just starting your adventure, I've got you covered.
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Bolivia
Ecuador
Chile
Peru
Colombia
Paraguay
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
South America
Latin America
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