| From the peaks of the Andes to the steamy | | | | reworn - some examples are jeans, shorts, different |
| rainforest, hiking South America is unlike anything you | | | | styles of shirts, a jacket, a few pairs of shoes and |
| have done before. If you are going to South America, | | | | plenty of under things. You'll also need to bring with you |
| there are a couple of things to keep in mind. | | | | any toiletries or medicine that might not easily be found |
| Backpackers and South America | | | | while in remote areas - things like water purification pills, |
| While many young adults may dream about trekking | | | | antidiarrheals, and first aid preparations are all |
| across Europe, it's not the only continent available for | | | | important. You'll also want to pack any maps or |
| this sort of adventure. North America can be just as | | | | guidebooks you plan to use and a Spanish-English |
| rewarding, but if you're looking for a truly diverse and | | | | dictionary or phrasebook can be helpful if you don't |
| unique experience, South America is the way to go. | | | | speak Spanish. |
| With climates and terrain ranging from rainforests to | | | | Another good idea is deciding when to hike where. |
| mountains, and coastal beaches to the Amazon River | | | | The South American climate is diverse and much |
| - exploring while hoofing it around South America is a | | | | different than where you live. For countries like |
| great way to get to know a continent. | | | | Argentina, where it's subtropical in the north and |
| One of the first things you'll have to decide on is how | | | | subarctic in the south, it's especially necessary to note |
| you're going to pack for this adventure. There are | | | | when it's a good time to visit (recommended times are |
| many recommendations that can be made for what | | | | between June and October). Chile, on the other hand, |
| to bring, but there are some basics that should always | | | | has better weather from October to May, so it's really |
| be included. Make sure to choose a pack that is large | | | | important to choose the right time of year for the part |
| and sturdy enough to carry all of your needs. You'll | | | | of South America you want to hike. |
| need to pack clothing that can be easily washed and | | | | |