{"id":55017,"date":"2019-05-15T17:51:58","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T21:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55017"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"south-america-cruises-best-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/15\/south-america-cruises-best-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"South America Cruises: Best Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Find only the best cruising destinations South America has to offer.<\/h2>\n

When embarking on South America cruises, it\u2019s important to research the ports and cities to find the ideal destination that best suits your adventures. With South America cruises featuring a great variety of lush beaches, dense tropical forests, and exotic activities, it\u2019s vital to know exactly what you\u2019re getting into to ensure you book the perfect cruise for you.<\/p>\n

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Whether in search of the best coffee, a unique dance lesson or a Chocolate Museum, South America cruises provide idyllic scenery with ocean activities and adventures a few places in the world can match.<\/p>\n

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To find the best South America cruises, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the top cruise ports and destination to ensure your South America cruise hits all the historic and memorable scenes the continent has to offer.<\/p>\n

South American Cruise Departing Ports<\/h3>\n

When departing from your South America cruises, you have a variety of cruise ports and length of stays to choose from. To narrow down the most popular destination, here is a list of our favorite port of calls in South America:<\/p>\n

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> South American cruises wouldn\u2019t be complete without a stop to one of South America\u2019s most well-known cities \u2013 Rio de Janeiro. Cruises departing from Rio de Janeiro run from 8-nights including port of calls in Uruguay and Argentina, as well as a 16-night cruise touring Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.<\/p>\n

Lima, Peru<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> When enjoying South America cruises, stopping in Lima, Peru is one of the most popular destinations. The port of call features a 21-night adventure starting in Lima then heading to other parts of Peru and then to Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.<\/p>\n

Santiago, Chile<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong> While on a cruise to South America, visiting Santiago, Chile is a must-do. With a 16-night and 21-night cruise around South America visiting multiple countries including Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, you can be assured of visiting all the best sites on the continent.<\/p>\n

Extra Benefits on Your Cruise to South America<\/h3>\n

If you do choose to cruise to South America, one of the most historic destinations just off the continent\u2019s coast are the Galapagos Islands. As one of the world\u2019s most ideal destinations for wildlife-viewing, the Ecuadorian province features numerous plant and animal species that can\u2019t be found anywhere else.<\/p>\n

A cruise to South America and a visit to the Galapagos is completely possible through multiple cruise lines. From a 7-day trip to a 14-night adventure, all the best excursions to the Galapagos Islands can be easily accessed on your cruise to South America.<\/p>\n

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How to Explore Your South American Cruise<\/h3>\n

With over 1,900 various species of birds in Columbia alone, South America boasts some of the most diverse wildlife in the world. If viewing wildlife isn\u2019t your cup of tea, perhaps a tour to Cartagena\u2019s Chocolate Museum will help you learn how chocolate is harvested and processed.<\/p>\n

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While visiting Chile on your South America cruises, viewing spectacular architecture can be enjoyed at the Metropolitan Cathedral, which features a main alter crafted with white marble with bronze accents<\/p>\n

The Monasterio de San Fransico in Lima is home to more than 25,000 ancient texts, an artistic arrangement of bones, and some of the most famous and interesting paintings in the world, including Diego de la Puente\u2019s painting of the \u2018last supper\u2019 with a Peruvian flare.<\/p>\n

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil also offers one of the more remarkable churches to visit on South America cruises. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is Rio\u2019s most famous church with the ability to host 20,000 people. It also features floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows that reach the tower over 200 feet above the cathedral.<\/p>\n

Let CruiseExperts book your South American cruise today! Call us today 1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> so we can make all the necessary arrangements for the ultimate South America cruise. Remember, we never charge for our expertise and services.<\/p>\n

We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise.<\/p>\n

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Find only the best cruising destinations South America has to offer. When embarking on South America cruises, it\u2019s important to research the ports and cities to find the ideal destination that best suits your adventures. With South America cruises featuring a great variety of lush beaches, dense tropical forests, and exotic activities, it\u2019s vital to … South America Cruises: Best Destinations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55018,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1900],"tags":[1902,1901,1903],"class_list":["post-55017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-south-america","tag-cruise-to-south-america","tag-south-america-cruises","tag-south-american-cruises"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}