South America is filled with plenty of beautiful vacation experiences. The continent has numerous bucket list experiences for any traveler. From a vast amount of natural beauty to historic and colorful villages, there is something for everyone in South America. You can experience the colorful and somewhat chaotic festivals, the towering waterfalls and mountains, and even the ancient ruins of Inca cities. To help you choose where to go, these are the top 20 bucket list ideas for any traveler’s bucket list. 

With a landmass of nearly 7 million square miles (18 million square kilometers), South America is a massive continent with many cultures celebrated all year long. The continent is known for its many cultural festivals and celebrations that it hosts, from Carnival to Inti Raymi. From celebrations in cities to entire countries, there are many places you will find exciting celebrations. With something happening almost every day, it can be difficult to decide what festival to visit. Here are the 15 top festivals you should visit while visiting the continent of South America.