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. 

There’s something special about the rush you get when you’re standing at the top of a mountain, or about to swim to the depths of the ocean. They’re the experiences we can’t get when sitting at home, and they’re some of the reasons that fuel the desire to travel. For these adventurers, it’s not about sightseeing or city-hopping, it’s about seeing the corners of the world others don’t venture to.