Hit the Beach on Hot South American Holidays

Getting to South America and getting around

Search travel.co.uk for flights to South America from the UK. If you are looking for cheap holidays, South America is perhaps not the most appropriate destination to search, with only limited flights available from the UK to many South American destinations, most of which fly from London airports. There are occasionally charter flights available from Gatwick and Manchester to airports in Brazil including Natal and Salvador. Other South American destinations may prove more difficult to get to depending on the typical airline schedules and the time of year. Getting around in South America is has its challenges in more remote destinations but major cities typically have good road and rail links and offer public transport.

Things to do in South America

The list of attractions and things to do on holidays to South America is obviously very long, with so many different natural features, cultural highlights and countless activities to fill your days. Brazil’s sun-drenched coast is the place to top up your tan among the sights, sounds and rhythms of Brazilian Samba. Find any excuse to shake your hips to hypnotic beat of this fascinating country and relax in luxury in the superb hotels. For an unforgettable cultural experience take the long trip to the beautiful country of Peru where you can visit the remarkable mountain-top Incan city of Machu Picchu. In the capital of Ecuador, Quito, look out for one of the many exciting street festivals that are held throughout the year in this deeply Catholic country. Witness the traditional beauty contests, bull fights, dancing and all-round partying of the locals. Look out for superb tailor-made holidays to South America at travel.co.uk to discover the beautiful beaches, lively cities and unforgettable experiences.

Food and drink in South America

The cuisine of South America varies quite considerably from country to country and region to region, but generally the cooking is based on fresh local produce and seasonally available items. In the major cities there are plenty of international restaurants offering every type of cuisine from traditional Latin American fare to Asian, European and anything else you might think of. South America has certainly not escaped the onset of the ubiquitous fast food outlets either. In the Andean regions of South America you could be served cuy or guinea pig, a common source of meat in these parts. As with many South American dishes you might find your cuy served with a delicious hot and spicy sauce. Sample South American pastries called empanada, filled with anything from fish and meat to vegetables, fruit and even cheese.