Lonely Planet South America (Travel Guide)

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Argentina is socially liberal compared to most of its neighbors – it was the first country in South America to legalize gay marriage in July 2010, and the ruling also included full adoption rights. Bogotá, Colombia's bustling capital city, has undergone a massive transition over the past 20 years. Thanks to its cultural diversity, Colombian society tends to be open and tolerant despite being so staunchly Catholic. It is, however, worth noting that the machismo attitude still persists quite strongly in rural areas, particularly by the coast.

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One of the classic South American journeys is bumping around the Andes, visiting indigenous villages, colonial towns and ancient ruins amid those staggering mountain peaks. Peru is a great place to start. High in the Andes, you'll find enchanting Cuzco, the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent and a fine base for exploring archaeological treasures like nearby Machu Picchu. Other Peruvian highlights: trekking in the Cordillera Blanca, walking the cobblestone streets of Arequipa, flying over the mystical Nazca Lines and visiting the floating islands in Lake Titicaca. NEW top experiences feature- a visually inspiring collection of [destination’s] best experiences and where to have themConsequently, Buenos Aires is one of the most gay-friendly places in South America. Each November, the city hosts a large Pride festival that attracts over 100,000 people, and the government also invests in and supports the LGBTIQ+ community – an international gay business and LGBT tourism conference called Network360 takes place every August along with the BADiversa week, which includes a variety of festivals, events and concerts.