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South America is the ideal destination for a cruise holiday, thanks to its combination of beautiful coastline, fascinating cities, rich history and varied cultures. There is an almost endless choice of ports of call to select from during South America cruises, which can make deciding on the right itinerary difficult - but there are some places you will not want to miss. The continent has an intriguing history and nowhere is this more apparent than in Peru. Stop at Callao and not only will you be able to enjoy the colonial mansions and military museums in the city, you could also choose to take an excursion to Pachacamac. Here you will find one of the most important archaeological sites in the country, complete with an ancient temple. History is also an integral part of any stop in the Chilean city of Arica. It is located close to the Azapa Valley, allowing you to visit the Archaeological and Anthropological Museum of San Miguel, complete with its collection of pre-Columbian artefacts and ancient sand mummies. Arica is known as the City of Eternal Spring, so you can expect to enjoy some pleasant weather during your time there. As well as historic destinations, South America has a great selection of modern, cosmopolitan cities - and nowhere fits that description better than Rio de Janeiro. You are sure to find something to interest you in Brazil's party capital, whether it is taking in the views during a cable car ride up Sugarloaf mountain, strolling along Copacabana beach or just enjoying its extensive selection of bars and restaurants. Argentina's capital Buenos Aires is one of the most beautiful cities in the Americas, thanks in part to its mixture of different styles of architecture. You will be able to see some good examples of this in Plaza de Mayo, which is home to the colonial-era Cabildo, the Casa Rosada and Buenos Aires Cathedral. Montevideo, the other capital on the Rio de Plata estuary, is another place you will not want to miss during your South America cruise. The city is one of the greenest you will encounter, with huge public parks in the centre and woodland on the outskirts. There is also the opportunity to sample the local produce, with some top-class wineries to visit in the local area. Choose South America cruises and you will have the opportunity to explore a fascinating continent. Get in touch with Fred Olsen to find out more about its cruises to South America and the rest of the world.
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