South America is a wonderful, diverse and fascinating continent to visit. The best destinations combine amazing weather with beautiful geography, friendly people and a rich and vibrant sense of history and culture. Here are ten superb places that you'll definitely want to visit and experience for yourself.

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.