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

Delve into the heart of Argentina’s gaucho traditions and relax at Atlantic coast beaches in this region of low-lying, fertile grasslands. 

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

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

Soaring Andean peaks, grandiose glaciers, vast steppes, tranquil lakes and superb wildlife spotting make South America’s southernmost region an adventurer’s paradise.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

“Llanos Orientales” is where you can sample a diverse range of landscapes, from wildlife-rich plains to Amazonian rainforest, savannah ranches to tropical wetlands.

“Llanos Orientales” is where you can sample a diverse range of landscapes, from wildlife-rich plains to Amazonian rainforest, savannah ranches to tropical wetlands.

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 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.

“Llanos Orientales” is where you can sample a diverse range of landscapes, from wildlife-rich plains to Amazonian rainforest, savannah ranches to tropical wetlands.

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.

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.

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