8 Mysterious Places in South America Worth Visiting

Back in the old pre-Covid days when we could travel around, one of the appeals of going abroad was to examine ancient, mysterious locations and unique natural phenomena. These experiences leave the visitor wondering how these structures came about and for what reason. Where they built with guidance from aliens? Well, the only way to find out is to buy that plane ticket and explore these places yourself! When you’re ready, here are eight mysterious places in South America where the line between magic and reality is blurred.

1. Monte Roraima — Venezuela

With a summit 9,200 feet high (2,810m) and taking up 12 square miles (31km2) the views from above leave the traveler speechless. It’s the triopoint of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela, allowing the visitor to enjoy the natural beauty of all three countries. The site is central to many of the myths and legends of the indigenous people. For instance, the Pemon and Kapon natives believe it is the stump of a huge tree from which all of the world’s fruits and vegetables originally grew.

2. Nazca Lines — Peru

These super huge lines in the Nazca Desert, located in southern Peru, form 70 shapes including that of a lizard, monkey, spider, dog, cat, and for good measure, a human. They go back between 500 BC and 500 AD and until recently were left largely undisturbed due to the dry climate and their isolated location. In spite of the fact that they can only be seen from the sky, the shapes were so accurately designed that some pseudo scientists concluded that it must be the work of ancient astronauts. But nope. In the early 2000s, using very simple tools and careful planning, American skeptic and investigator of the paranormal was able to recreate some of the largest in a matter of days.

3. Perito Moreno Glacier — Argentina

If you’re going to visit Argentina, a trip to Patagonia is a must. When you’re there, you need to stop by the Perito Moreno Glacier, the only glacier in the world that is still growing. It measures 3.1 miles wide (5km) and is nearly 200 feet (60m) high. Water from Lake Argentino and the Santa Cruz River that flows in the direction of the glacier gradually builds up over time and eventually the pressure results in spectacular raptures. There is no set period in which these occur; sometimes it happens once a year and at other times it might take a decade. So if your dream is to see one, you pretty much just have to get lucky.