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The capital city of Chile is famous for its colonial-era architecture, lively arts scene and breathtaking mountain scenery.

Vast glacial lakes, verdant pastures and the towering Andes Mountains dominate one of the world’s most breathtaking and sparsely populated landscapes.

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.

Belo Horizonte’s sprawling central green space, home to theaters, lagoons and an amusement park, is fun for the whole family.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Traverse the mountain wilderness of the Peruvian Andes to encounter the region’s stark beauty, untouched ruins and the ancient traditions of indigenous communities.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Discover powerful ideas while exploring futuristic landscapes, diverse monuments and phenomenal Oscar Niemeyer constructions in Brazil’s dynamic Federal District. 

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.

Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Created for a 19th-century international exhibition, this park is now a tranquil setting with an art museum, spacious grounds and an open theater.

Created for a 19th-century international exhibition, this park is now a tranquil setting with an art museum, spacious grounds and an open theater.

Created for a 19th-century international exhibition, this park is now a tranquil setting with an art museum, spacious grounds and an open theater.

Artwork, sculptures and spectacular coastal views make this one of Lima’s most picturesque parks and a favored rendezvous for romantic couples.

This traditional beach town on Lima’s Pacific Ocean coastline is famous for its picturesque coves, sandy beaches, surfing and excellent fish restaurants.

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.