South America: Natural wonders range from a Chilean desert to an Argentine glacier
While summer in Canada slowly winds down, it’s time to start planning a fall getaway to milder climes. With most of the continent tucked squarely under the equator, South America beckons those looking to escape the cold and discover some stunning spots right under our nose. Though Machu Picchu is a must-see, South America has so many more fascinating things on offer. Here is a handful of the continent’s most magical spots:
Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on the planet, isan ideal place for stargazing. Tourists rest above a hill in Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) located inside the nature reserve of Los Flamencos in the Atacama Desert, near San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile. Chile's Moon Valley monument is a series of salt hills and dunes that gets its name from its likeness to a lunar landscape. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
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