So epic is this land mass, even seasoned travellers will find fresh wonders to discover in the countries of South America.

South America is a continent of breathtaking diversity, where ancient civilizations meet dynamic, modern cities. From the Amazon Rainforest and the Atacama Desert to the towering Andes Mountains ...

Find out more about some of South America’s wildlife and some of the continent’s natural wonders below. Most of us have heard of the Amazon Rainforest and with good reason. It is the largest ...

South America is the fourth largest continent, with around 423 million people living there. There is a hot and wet climate in the Amazon rainforest and it is full of biodiversity. The rainforest ...

Reporter Stephen Jones experienced adrenaline and relaxation whilst in the tropical jungles of Costa Rica — eating pink pineapple and soaring 300ft above the trees ...

But there are also other factors at play – like deforestation further north in the Amazon jungle. Reporter: BBC South America Correspondent Katy Watson Camera: Renato Varoli Producer and editor ...