When you're getting ready for your trip to South America, you're probably busy making lists of cities to explore, exciting hikes, and tasty restaurants to try.

But don't forget about the awesome festivals happening throughout the year!

Going to festivals can help you get to know the culture and create great memories and friendships.

On the downside, if you don't know when these festivals are, you might struggle to find a place to stay, deal with big crowds, and spend more money.

With that in mind, this article will tell you about many fantastic festivals in South America so you can plan ahead and have an amazing time on your next visit.

American Renaissance and Baroque Music, Bolivia

Ever heard of the International Festival of American Renaissance and Baroque Music in San Javier, Bolivia?

It's a bit of a long name, but it's a fantastic place for music lovers who want to travel back in time, according to Enchanting Travels.

This festival in South America is perfect if you're into beautiful orchestral music that makes you feel like you're in a different era.

Guess what? When fixing up Jesuit temples, they found over 9,000 sheets of really old music!

This music returns to the ancient Chiquitos and Maxos people of the land. So, when you go to the festival, you hear tunes that almost get lost in time.

It's a super cool experience that'll make your heart sing!

Tapati Festival, Easter Island

Have you ever imagined standing on a volcano, sliding down on banana tree trunks, and being cheered by a big crowd?

Well, guess what? The Tapati Festival on Easter Island (also called Rapa Nui) in Chile is the perfect place for that!

Just find a cozy spot on the grass (think of it like a picnic!) and enjoy watching local folks join spear-throwing contests, make yummy empanadas, and show off their daring skills in exciting sports - all in just one day!

And to make it even better, all you need is a cold bottle of bubbly to celebrate this cool Polynesian island festival with the friendly locals.

World Tango Championships, Argentina

Have you heard about the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires?

It's a big party for the traditional Argentine dance that started in 2003, South America Backpacker noted.

People who are really good at tango from around the world compete in different styles like salon tango, stage tango, and milonga.

Many folks from different places come to watch the romantic and fancy dance through shows, lessons, and displays.

Even if you don't dance, there's still a lot of fun stuff for you! If you want to learn, dance schools in Buenos Aires teach all levels.

Or you can just sit back and enjoy the awesome shows.

But here's the thing - many people want to be part of this fun time in Buenos Aires. So, if you want to go, get your tickets and a place to stay ahead of time!

Fiesta de la Vendimia, Chile

Did you know South America's Chile is also super good at making yummy wine?

They have cool parties called Vendimia festivals to celebrate the time when they pick the grapes.

These parties happen in places where they make a lot of wine, like Colchagua and Maipo Valley.

You can do more than just taste the yummy wine during this festival.

You can help pick the grapes and stomp on them with your feet to get the juice out (it's a special thing that doesn't happen every day!).

If you don't feel like stomping grapes, no worries! There are also art and cultural things to check out, like cool art displays, dances, and music. It's a fun time in Chile for everyone!

This article is owned by Latin Post.

Written by: Bert Hoover

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