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

Storm up and down the steep sand dunes and meander around the palm trees on a rented buggy on this picturesque beach.

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

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach. 

Ride big waves in chilly waters at this Pacific coast town, which has a striking blend of ocean and rural landscapes. 

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.

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.

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Visit this islet in May for the pious celebrations and hear the intriguing tales of this chapel’s miraculous inception.

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.

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

The awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls is the centerpiece attraction of this northeastern Argentine region, which also hosts the country’s biggest carnival celebration.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Enjoy adventures in the snow at the alpine village, ice rink and skiing mountain of this indoor winter theme park. 

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

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

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.