Travel itch :: South America

It's no secret I have been dying to get away again since our last big trip over a year ago.  Spring break is three weeks away and we haven't quite planned what we are going to do yet.  Since we just finished becoming homeowners, we're keeping the spring break trip to domestic travel.  I've got my sights set on bigger (not necessarily better) things.  I'm pretty stuck on making a trip to the southern hemisphere during the holidays this year.  Since I'm not yet on a year-round school schedule, our travel times are limited.  We don't want to schedule two big trips close together, plus travel is more expensive in the summer.  What better than checking out destinations where it'll be summer during our winter?!

  [Brazil]

But I'm sort of set on saving Brazil for the next World Cup, which I am obsessed with going to!

[Mar del Plata, Argentina]

[Argentina]

 [Iguazu Waterfalls in Argentina which border Brazil as well]

[More falls, Argentina]

 

[Andies Mountains in Patagonia, Argentina]

Argentina holds a special place in my heart since I did a study abroad in Buenos Aires for two months.  I would love to do a tour around Argentina.  There's so many beautiful places and fun experiences to have there.

  [Chile]

 [Chile]

With the east border of Chile bordering the ocean, there are plenty of beach spots and beautiful places to choose from!

[Machu Picchu, Peru]

 [Peru]

Machu Picchu is one of the places to see before you die.  Peru could be a very likely option.

Any suggestions for where we should check out in South America??