If you want to celebrate the New Year abroad, one of the best destinations would be South America.
Whether you’re a party animal or looking for a quiet time to reflect, take a look at our pick of three cities that are sure to make your New Year memorable for life.
The World’s Largest New Year’s Party at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
If you’re a party animal, attending the largest New Year’s Eve party is probably the best way you can celebrate the onset of the New Year.
Rio de Janeiro is regarded as one of the largest and the most popular New Year holiday destinations in the world. The party is attended by about two million people, including locals as well as overseas visitors. World renowned musicians book flights from different parts of the world to perform at the events here throughout the night. If you love Samba, this is the best place to flaunt your moves, while you’re waiting for midnight. Remember to book your hotels and tickets in advance as Rio is a highly popular destination.
A Magical New Year in Machu Picchu, Peru
If you are not much of a music buff or party person, but still want to celebrate a memorable New Year, Machu Picchu, in Peru would be a good option for you. In fact, it doesn’t matter if you like parties or not, because there is something or the other for people of all preferences. If you want to celebrate New Year partying, you may want to stay in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. Here you can celebrate the New Year with the locals who come out during New Year and celebrate it as a community. Alternatively, you can also choose a laidback way to celebrate the evening by staying at the surreal Sacred Valley. It has a breathtaking geographical setting in the Andes and offers you beautiful sweeping views of the horizon. The history and architecture of the place date back to the Incas.
A Cultural New Year Experience in Valparaiso, Chile
If you want to avoid the extreme crowds in Rio, you can always book tickets for the beautiful city of Valparaiso. Also known as Chile’s cultural capital, Valparaiso is a historically significant town with various stories associated to it. The city has been an important port since the 1800s and was a stopover for vessels coming in from the Atlantic and going to the Pacific Ocean. The best thing about celebrating New Year in Valparaiso is that the festival goes on for three days and visitors get to witness a magnificent fireworks display; the biggest fireworks affair in the whole of Latin America. To strengthen the magical experience, all the city lights are turned off before midnight. Various performers and musicians arrive at the city to present their shows at the Plaza Sotomayer.
