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The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

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.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

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

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. 

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

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

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. 

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

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

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

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.

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

Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.

Ride the waves on a surfboard, stretch out on the sand and visit an ancient city at this laid-back town on Peru\'s northwestern coast. 

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.

Ride the waves on a surfboard, stretch out on the sand and visit an ancient city at this laid-back town on Peru\'s northwestern coast. 

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.

While in Cusco acclimatizing for the Inca Trail, admire one of Peru’s most famous churches and visit the cloisters and the precious relics in its religious museum.

This early 20th-century railway station building has been restored to its original glory to become an important venue for public events.

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