Heading To The Rainforest - World Heritage Sites In South America

Take a break from the standard family vacation this year and get out of the country

. Seeing the world is one of the most fun and educational things you can do with your family and the memories that come from such a trip won't be quickly forgotten. However, you'll need a passport, including a passport for children.

The country of South America is rich in natural and historic sites that have been name World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO, an organization creation by the United Nations. Many secrets of the history of mankind are revealed here and a visit will open to you and your family an experience of cultural and natural relevance.

Traveling to South America requires a passport. While this generally make people groan, it's amazing how easy it's gotten. Online passport expediting services means you can get your passport as soon as you need it, in opposed to being at the mercy of the traditional wait time.

The city of Cuzco, sometimes spelled Cusco, was the center of the Incan civilization. Found in Peru, it is rich with Inca culture and ancient ruins give insight into one of the most mysterious cultures on our planet. The Church of La Compania is only one of the historic sights that can be seen here.

The Galapagos Islands are one of the most incredible locations on Earth. As the same place that Charles Darwin became inspired to write his Origin of Species, the Galapagos Islands is teeming with life, both on land and in the sea. Whether you go mountain hiking or scuba diving, you are sure to meet some of the island's famous residents, like the giant Galapagos tortoise, the marine iguana, albatrosses, penguins, and sea lions.

Of course a visit to South America wouldn't be complete without a trip to its famous rainforests, and Iguazu National Park is the place to go. Not only does this park feature the lush tropical forests, but also one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls. The roaring falls send mist far up into the air, and surrounding forest is full of wildlife, including jaguars, tapirs, ocelots, toucans, butterflies, and Caymans. This forest has incredibly long history, as it was first inhabited by humans over 10,000 years ago.

Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina features beautiful glistening glaciers. Close to fifty glaciers are present in the park, all fed by a giant ice cap in the Andes Mountains. This ice cap is the largest after Antarctica and Greenland. This park is incredibly rich in wildlife, with over 1000 species of birds present in the park. Other animals, like cougars, gray foxes, and guanaco also make their home in this park. And with the giant snow-capped mountains overlooking glassy lakes, Los Glaciares National Park is a place you need to see for yourself.

by: Ben Pate.

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