Land of the Incas, wildlife of the Amazon, Patagonia, Easter Island - yes, you guessed right, we are talking about South America. Most definitely, you will not be able to visit all of these during one trip, so when returning, the following tips will come in handy, as they probably did during your first trip.

1. Tango or samba
You just can say you visited Buenos Aires, if you did not take a tango lesson. You will not be learning just the steps; you will be also getting some glimpse in the passion from which this dance must have immersed. But, if you are more into livelier rhythms, try some samba moves during the Carnival season in Brazil.

2. Summer vacation in winter
In order to escape the blizzard outside, it may turn out to be a very good idea to book a vacation to South America where there is summer from December to February.

3. Did I say 7 o'clock? I meant 8!
One you have arrived, you can actually forget that you have a watch and adopt the relax way of the locals. It is not something unusual for them to start meetings and social events, somewhat later than initially planned.

4. Honk at the traffic light
While driving, pay extra attention to the other drivers especially at night when the stop signs are usually ignored. Also, in Peru, despite the traffic lights, you need to honk before entering an intersection.

5. Inquire about safety risks
If you are not part of an organised tour, you should get well- informed about the risks and the areas recommended to be avoided. Moreover, you are required to register with your consulate before starting any trip into the far-off regions.

6. Check your bill
Customarily, South American restaurants and hotels include in the bill a service charge varying from 10% to 18%. Still, some shopkeepers or taxi drivers will try to overcharge you, so check your bill before paying and if it looks too expensive, complain in a polite, non-aggressive manner.

7. Bargain for a souvenir
Small shops and stalls all over South America offer great bargains. You can actually negotiate the price and get an Alpaca rug or an Ecuadorian colourful textile at an amazing quotation. It is highly advisable to have some cash on you - USD or local currency- as credit cards are accepted only in larger cities.

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Benny Horowitz is a hobbiest traveller that's written dozens of articles on the subject of travelling and relocating to help you when traveling to a foreign country.