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5 countries
South America spans 5 countries with 5 eco-destinations averaging 90/100 environmental score. Dominant climate types include Tropical dry / Humboldt current, Cold oceanic, Tropical rainforest, Subtropical humid.
South America spans 5 countries with 5 eco-destinations averaging 90/100 environmental score. Dominant climate types include Tropical dry / Humboldt current, Cold oceanic, Tropical rainforest, Subtropical humid.
Ecuador
Isolated volcanic islands shaped Darwin's theory of evolution. Tourism is capped by strict entry permits, mandatory naturalist guides, and island-specific visitor quotas.
Chile
Patagonian wilderness of granite spires, turquoise lakes, and guanaco grasslands. The W Trek requires advance booking and all waste must be carried out by visitors.
Peru
One of the most biodiverse protected areas on Earth, spanning Andean cloud forest to lowland Amazon basin. Tourism is restricted to buffer zones with indigenous community partnerships.
Brazil
The Brazilian Amazon holds the largest contiguous tropical rainforest on Earth. Indigenous territories and national parks protect jaguar corridors, river dolphins, and millions of undocumented species.
Argentina
UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting 275 waterfalls in subtropical Atlantic rainforest. Boardwalk networks and electric train access minimise impact on fragile gorge ecosystems.