Pictures of South America

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

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

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

Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach.

Witness the breathtaking biodiversity of the region that separates Andean slopes from Amazonian lowlands, where rare and unique wildlife live among cloud forests.

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

Experience the cultural diversity of in this mega city and visit religious buildings or practice your Portuguese with locals in nightclubs, before shopping at designer shops under the shadow of towering skyscrapers.

The capital city of Argentina combines a European flavor with a rich history and energetic nightlife.

Come to the wine capital of South America to sample fine malbecs, study Argentine culture and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.

A grand railroad station houses the Julio Prestes Cultural Center where you can hear the beautiful sounds of São Paulo\'s symphony orchestra.

Scale this mountain on foot or by cable car to see impressive views of Rio’s beaches, rain forests and its most famous statue.

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

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

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

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