South America is a land of contrasts. It is home to both the world’s largest river (the Amazon) and the world’s driest location (the Sahara Desert) (the Atacama Desert). The fourth-largest continent, South America, stretches from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in the south. Ceviche is a renowned seafood meal that originated in Peru but has since spread throughout the continent’s coastal areas. It is considered one of the best foods in South America. The Rio Carnival is without a doubt the most famous celebration in the world, as well as the most coveted event on the social calendar of South America.