From rainforests to glaciers, South America is one diverse continent. Here are 14 of its most spectacular natural wonders. 
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Tucked in a corner at the borders of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, the 275 falls of Iguazu dwarf Niagara and have to be one of the most amazing sights anywhere. Photo: Carlos Adampol
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
During the rainy season (~Jan-Mar), the world's largest salt flat is covered in an inches-deep pool that perfectly reflects the sky, creating a truly alien landscape. Photo: zaturno
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
This archipelago, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, is famous for its high number of endemic species (which don't include the green sea turtle, but it's still damn cute) and its influence on Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Photo: blichb
Atacama Desert, Chile
The world's driest desert covers 40,000 square miles of northern Chile and includes coastal plains, high volcanoes, and geysers and hot springs. Photo: magical-world
Amazon River
By volume, the Amazon is far and away the largest river on Earth. With hundreds of huge tributaries (such as the Rio Negro above), its drainage basin accounts for 40% of South America's land area. Photo: Zemlinki!
Angel Falls, Venezuela
Angel Falls is the world's highest and certainly one of the most spectacular. Photo: Da_Vinzy
Torres del Paine, Chile
Daggers of mountain peaks, glacial lakes, and guanaco define southern Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Photo: doug88888
Colca Canyon, Peru
This canyon, located 100km out from Arequipa, is about twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and full of Andean condors. Photo: gudi&cris
Lake Titicaca, Peru/Bolivia
The superlatives keep coming. This gigantic lake spilling over the Altiplano between Bolivia and Peru is the world's highest navigable body of water. Photo: soylentgreen23
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
Fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field (the third-largest reserve of fresh water in the world), the Perito Moreno Glacier is the thing to see in Argentine Patagonia. You can also trek it. Photo: tiswango
Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
This shallow, algae-rich lagoon attracts plenty of flamingos and is a main stop on tours of Bolivia's Southwest Circuit. Photo: Carlos Adampol
Aconcagua, Argentina
The "Roof of the Americas," rising up from the Andes between Argentina and Chile, is 6,962 meters (22,841 feet) tall. Photo: machimon
Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
While not as high-profile as the other falls on this list, Kaieteur is still the world's largest one-drop by volume. Photo: sorenriise
Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Things get extreme at the "End of the World," the continent's southernmost tip. The island's scrubby trees grow horizontally in the face of strong Antarctic winds. Photo: reurinkjan
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