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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.

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

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

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

Unwind in one of Mendoza’s most beautiful public squares, given to Argentina by the Spanish government.

This vast region is filled with opportunities to get close to nature, with national parks, clear lagoons, rushing rivers and remote, untouched jungle wilderness.

Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just  do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.

Visit this exceptional one-tree forest, where branches sweep across a huge area. Let your kids play and pick cashews freely.

Explore Brazil’s oldest zoo and Latin America’s largest natural history museum or just  do as the locals do and relax on the sunny lawns of this iconic park.

This vast region is filled with opportunities to get close to nature, with national parks, clear lagoons, rushing rivers and remote, untouched jungle wilderness.

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

Learn about the courageous sailors who braved the Atlantic Ocean and defeated the odds to reach the northeastern coastline of Brazil.

This vast region is filled with opportunities to get close to nature, with national parks, clear lagoons, rushing rivers and remote, untouched jungle wilderness.

Porto Seguro’s Old Town is where the Portuguese first settled in Brazil. Wander the dusty streets, visit 16th-century churches and enjoy superb coastal views.

This was Lima’s first official palace when the city went under Spanish rule. Now, it holds government meetings and is home to the country’s president.

Peruse museums and churches in the city center and find out about an alleged UFO landing in the scenic outskirts.

Search for the meaning of ancient stone sculptures on this small island off Chile’s coast. When you’re not exploring history, enjoy splendid beaches.

Witness the breathtaking beauty of the region at the end of the world, where the rocky faces of the Andes mountains tower over glaciers, rivers and forests.

Unwind in one of Mendoza’s most beautiful public squares, given to Argentina by the Spanish government.

Tiny houses, castles and people populate a magical world in this family-friendly theme park that showcases miniature landscapes created in incredible detail.

An elegant plaza in Gramado’s town center where locals come to enjoy good quality cafés, pretty fountains and abundant flowers in bloom.

A boating lake, walking trails, tourist train and planetarium make for an enjoyable day out at this sprawling park where you can escape the bustle of central Campinas. 

Wander along the paths of this village-like cemetery, where the elaborate tombs of wealthy families lie next to modest and decaying graves. 

This huge South American country is famous for spectacular waterfalls, the glorious Andes mountain range, wine, tango and the captivating city of Buenos Aires.  

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

An elegant plaza in Gramado’s town center where locals come to enjoy good quality cafés, pretty fountains and abundant flowers in bloom.

Admire the fascinating façade of glass and iron and examine the range of tropical plants in this replica of a London icon.

Visit the traditional Aymara villages and gaze up at the snow-capped peaks that enclose the largest lake in South America.

A boating lake, walking trails, tourist train and planetarium make for an enjoyable day out at this sprawling park where you can escape the bustle of central Campinas. 

Escape from the bustle of the city at this beloved public park that is home to a distinctive native forest, a zoo and an aquarium.

Witness the breathtaking beauty of the region at the end of the world, where the rocky faces of the Andes mountains tower over glaciers, rivers and forests.

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

A dignified stone church adjacent to Gramado’s main square is an impressive part of the historic architecture that distinguishes this picturesque town.

Tiny houses, castles and people populate a magical world in this family-friendly theme park that showcases miniature landscapes created in incredible detail.

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.

A boating lake, walking trails, tourist train and planetarium make for an enjoyable day out at this sprawling park where you can escape the bustle of central Campinas. 

A tour of this small museum that showcases the wildlife and flora of Brazil’s varied ecosystems is a great family-friendly activity to enjoy while vacationing in Campinas.

Admire the fascinating façade of glass and iron and examine the range of tropical plants in this replica of a London icon.

A boating lake, walking trails, tourist train and planetarium make for an enjoyable day out at this sprawling park where you can escape the bustle of central Campinas. 

Have fun with interactive exhibits that reveal the way the world is transforming and how climate change and social disintegration can be avoided.

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.

Visit caves once inhabited by a giant sloth and follow trails leading to lookouts and magnificent views of the Patagonian countryside.