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Hidden Gems in South America: 10 Under-the-Radar Destinations for Solo Travelers

Jun 8, 2026, 13 min read

Machu Picchu and Rio get the headlines, but South America's best solo travel happens in the towns nobody Instagrams to death. Here are 10 under-the-radar gems, from Bolivia's white city to Paraguay's riverside carnival town, picked for safety, budget and how easy they are to meet people.