South America Castles & palaces + Gardens & parks pictures

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

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

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.

Tour the fortress home of Francisco Piria, founder of the seaside town of Piriápolis, to discover the beliefs and motivations of this fascinating man. 

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

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