DESTINATIONS / SOUTH AMERICA
Welcome to South America
Travel Clinic
From the Amazon and Andes to vibrant cities, extraordinary coastlines and ancient archaeological sites, South America offers some of the world’s most memorable travel experiences.
Ancient Cultures
Discover Inca heritage, colonial cities and living indigenous traditions across a continent shaped by remarkable history.
Food & Festivals
Colourful markets, regional cuisine, music and festivals give every country its own distinctive rhythm and character.
Rainforest & Andes
The Amazon, high Andes, Patagonia and long coastlines create huge variations in altitude, climate and travel conditions.
Ancient Civilisations & Living Culture
South America combines world-famous archaeological sites with strong living traditions. From the legacy of the Inca civilisation to indigenous communities throughout the Andes and Amazon basin, history and culture remain closely tied to landscape, language, food and festivals.
History here is experienced through both ancient places and living traditions.
Music, Food & Hospitality
Cities, villages and coastal communities across South America are known for energetic social life, diverse cuisine and music. Local markets, street food, dance and festivals can become highlights of the trip, while food and water precautions are especially important when moving between different regions.
Every country brings its own flavour, music and welcome.
Cities
Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Bogotá, Santiago and Quito are among the continent’s major urban centres. Many travellers use these cities as gateways to mountains, rainforest, beaches and historic sites, combining modern city experiences with long overland or domestic journeys.
South America’s cities are gateways to much bigger adventures.
Wild Landscapes
The continent contains some of the planet’s most dramatic landscapes, including the Amazon rainforest, the Andes, Patagonia, high-altitude plateaus and immense river systems. Conditions can change rapidly between destinations, making altitude, insects, heat, sun and remote travel important parts of preparation.
From tropical rainforest to glaciers, the scale of the landscape is immense.
TRAVEL CLINIC
Travel vaccinations for the
South America
Book a travel health consultation with our pharmacist ideally 6–8 weeks before your trip to South America. We will review your itinerary, medical history and previous vaccinations, then advise on the travel health protection that may be appropriate for your journey.
- Yellow Fever assessment
- Hepatitis A & B
- Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Malaria prevention advice