Why take your family to South America?Mind-boggling natural scenery on a huge scale: Andean peaks, Patagonian glaciers, Amazonian jungles. Iconic must-sees accessible to family members of all ages: Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, Patagonian glaciers.Learn in situ about living cultures and colourful history.Great wildlife spotting throughout the continent.Good range of outdoor activities from zip-lining to river-rafting.Excellent beaches with watersports.Huge range of good family friendly hotels.Improved, reliable network of road and air routesPhoto: The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Peru