South America is a gem of a continent with a number of incredible dive spots, including Fernando de Noronha (considered the best scuba diving destination in Brazil), Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Islands in Chile. Malpelo Island in Columbia is home to a unique shark population, while Mochima National Park in Venezuela has 36 islands just offshore and over 50 dive sites. The crown jewels of South America are the Galapagos Islands - a World Heritage Site where you encounter creatures with no fear of man and some of the planet's rarest species.