Travel insurance to South America

Attractive and dangerous South America

South America is a large continent. This region is ideal for travelers who want to explore an unknown world that is both attractive and frightening. Each country on the continent deserves special attention.

The largest country on the continent by area is Brazil. The most vivid impressions can be obtained if you go to Rio de Janeiro at the end of winter. However, there is also something to do here at other times, for example, you can take a trip through the Amazon rainforest, admire the Iguazu Falls and relax on the beaches of the Atlantic.

Venezuela, with its capital Caracas, attracts attention with an ideal beach holiday on the Caribbean coast. Margarita Island is ideal for a passive, secluded vacation, and for more active ways to spend time, you can enjoy the Avila National Park, the Amazon jungle, the highest Angel Falls and the longest cable car. Mountaineering enthusiasts can relax on the mountain peak of the country, Pico Bolivar.

Colombia is famous for its history, there are many museums here that show a combination of European and Indian culture. In addition, the nature here is incredibly beautiful, it is really worth visiting the national park, the Sierra Nevada peak, the Amazon River basin, coffee plantations and valleys with palm trees. The capital of Bogota also deserves the attention of tourists.

Peru is known to everyone as the place of residence of the Incas. It is here that one of the most important attractions of the continent, Machu Picchu, is located. The mysterious Nazca lines are also impressive. The capital Lima will also please with a large number of interesting places.

Ecuador attracts tourists not only with its rich animal world, but also with incredibly beautiful beaches of the Galapagos, Oriente National Park and trips to the Amazon. The El Cayasa area is known for its large number of beautiful lakes and lagoons. It is also worth visiting the ancient cultural monument of Ingapirca and the museum in Quito, dedicated to the colonial and pre-colonial period.

Do you need travel insurance to visit South American countries?

If you decide to visit one of the countries of South America, then you definitely need travel insurance in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia or any country on the continent. This is a prerequisite for entering the country. The policy must cover expenses of at least 30 thousand euros. A standard medical policy should cover the following expenses:

• Transportation to a medical facility;
• Outpatient and inpatient treatment;
• Emergency medical care;
• Repatriation in the event of death.

However, insurance coverage can be expanded by including additional options in the policy. Accident insurance is relevant for South American countries. This is especially true for tourists planning to visit rural areas and jungles. The fact is that snakes and insects can be found in tropical forests, and medical care is required if they bite.

As for security, scammers and thieves are still common in some countries. You should be especially careful in places with a large number of people. To be protected from thieves, you should take out property, document, and luggage insurance. If something from your property is stolen, the insurer will pay you compensation to cover the losses.

In some countries, the drug trade is actively developing, so you should not accept any "gifts" from strangers. Moreover, some substances can be used to put a person to sleep in order to then rob a person.

The level of medicine in some South American countries

As in the whole world, in South American countries, medicine is represented by the private and public sectors. It is believed that in private clinics you can get better quality medical care than in public ones. However, for example, in Colombia, the health care system is almost entirely built on private clinics. If you compare it with the prices of medical services in Europe, they are cheaper in Colombia. If you have medical insurance in Colombia, you will not have to pay for the medical care provided, as the insurer will pay for it.

A general doctor's consultation costs $14. Tests can be taken for $9, but you will have to pay an additional $8 for each additional test. There is usually a doctor on duty at the resorts, but for more serious cases you need to go to clinics.

The prices for the policy depend on the parameters of the trip. You can calculate the cost yourself, for this you need to use our online calculator. Moreover, you have the opportunity to order travel insurance to South America online, without leaving your home. To do this, all you need is a computer or any gadget with Internet access.