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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Rio de Janeiro (38% of total searches to South America). The next most popular destinations are Buenos Aires (23%) and Jijoca de Jericoacoara (23%). Searches for hotels in Santiago (15%) are also popular.
Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular region to stay in South America is Rio de Janeiro. Ceará and Capital Federal District are also very popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in South America for as cheap as $10 (Iquitos) in the last 3 days. The average price is $133.