“In Montevideo we went to the Andes museum and the Carnival museum down near the port. If you’re in the Carrasco area, there are lots of nice restaurants. Day trip to Punta del Este or Casapueblo.” — Yvette 

“Instead of ferrying straight to Buenos Aires, go first to Colonia del Sacramento, a little UNESCO historic gem, for a nice dinner and some walking/shopping for leather goods. There’s a fast ferry from there to BA.” — Andy 

“Recoleta Cemetery, Japanese Gardens, and the Evita Perón Museum are must-sees.” - Yvette

“”The one thing that you must not miss, that you must see before you die, is Iguazu Falls.

Your trip is quite tight, with not much slack, and you might get undone by altitude sickness. Disregarding that, your best opportunity for Iguazu Falls is probably skipping Buenos Aires. 

There isn't much to see there (for a European) and you absolutely must see the Falls. I did 90 days around South America in 2019, visiting every place on your list, plus many more. There isn't a single place on your list that is even half as good as Iguazu.” - Andy 

“Don’t skip BA! It’s got so much charm, and you can’t understand the city without understanding football; it’s like a religion—Messi's face is everywhere! And when the sun dips, the area of Palermo really comes alive. I loved the restaurant “La Dorita”, but honestly, any asado here could convert a vegetarian!” - Hugo

“I spent around a week in San Pedro de Atacama (flew in to Calama, from Santiago) and did all the desert tours. The landscape is incredible in many ways. It was a while back, but there were plenty of companies then to arrange that with. Also recommend the astronomy night, a couple of places out of town—or you could stay out somewhere with dark skies. I took a tour out to Uyuni Salt Flats, just over the border in Bolivia.” - Fiona

“San Pedro de Atacama (salt flats, geysers) in northern Chile is beautiful. While in Santiago, eat an El Completo, and check out the mayonnaise aisles in the grocery stores — they love their mayonnaise!”- Joyce

“The Lake District area is very pleasant. I remember taking a walk through an avenue of monkey puzzle trees. I suggest the lake crossing from Puerto Montt to Bariloche in Argentina. It's worth staying a day or two in Bariloche. I also recommend Punta Arenas in the south.

It's the gateway to the Torres del Paine park with spectacular scenery. We flew there the first time we went and drove the Carretera Austral from Bariloche the second time. We had no problem renting a car, but you need to be sure it's OK to take it across the border to Argentina. The long-distance buses are generally excellent.” - Susan

“Maybe spend fewer days in La Paz (not the greatest of cities for me) and instead go around Lake Titicaca or to Uyuni Salt Flats. The 3-day/2-night tour from Uyuni was awesome.” - Łukasz 

I would definitely go to Sucre - I loved it! There's some cool dinosaur footprints, as well as just mooching around and exploring. - Maria

Bolivia’s food is wildly underrated, so make time to eat like a local. Start with a salteña - a baked pastry filled with beef or chicken, potatoes, and a sweet-spicy sauce (locals treat it like a mid-morning ritual). Try peanut soup too; it’s rich and creamy with a surprising crunch from fries on top. And silpancho is another must, thin breaded meat over rice, topped with a fried egg. In short, bring your appetite! - Anon

“Make sure you try alpaca meat—it's sublime. Guinea pig is… an acquired taste.” - Adrian

“In Lima, go see Paddington Bear! If you have time in Peru, add on an Amazon lodge stay.” -  Yvette

When in Ollantaytambo try to see as much of Sacred Valley as you can—it's awesome.

Altitude varies a lot, with Arequipa and Ollantaytambo being lower (therefore easier to move around!) than Puno and Cusco. - Louise

“If you leave Cusco straight away and go to Ollantaytambo, you won’t feel the altitude sickness as much—it's lower. You don’t need to book a room for three days there; most hotels will hold your luggage while you visit Machu Picchu.” Not sure about going to Arequipa first then going back on yourself to Puno. Instead, look up Peru Hop. The bus goes from Cusco to Puno then Arequipa. It then goes all the way to Lima. - Maria

“I’d advise against central downtown accommodation in Lima. We’re staying in Miraflores with great ocean views. Did a day trip to the historic centre, and a cycling tour through Miraflores and Barranco — great way to see street art and local life. At weekends, there’s social dancing in Kennedy Park — such a lovely vibe.” - Ryan