From breathtaking hiking trails through Patagonia to Amazon rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, from Inca temples to cosmopolitan metropolises, South America has so many interesting places to visit. If you’ve met someone special on a dating site like this and are considering Latin America as a destination for a romantic break, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Here are five of the most recommended locations.

Rio de Janeiro: carnival city
What better way to embark on your romantic South American excursion than a visit to Rio, Brazil’s second most populous city and home of the annual Carnival" Marking Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, this is the world’s largest street carnival, with official processions for spectators to enjoy, and a series of less flamboyant parades which are open to the public. Here you can relish the sights and colors of the costumes, and soak up the Latin rhythms of the samba dancers. The crowds are an integral part of these joyous celebrations, as you’ll find out when you and your partner join in the fun.
Amazon rainforest: seven million square km of natural wonders
One of the most truly remarkable natural locations on the planet, the Amazon rainforest, is home to some 400 billion trees and diverse animal species. Around one in ten living creatures have their habitat inside this area, including 2.5 million insects. Not all of these animals are human-friendly, so you would be well advised to book an official t...