Pictures of South America

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Bordered by volcanoes and the Andes mountains, Ecuador’s capital city has treasures of heritage architecture, colonial history and natural wonders.

Watch an international play or classical music concert from the best seat in the Chilean Andes at this lakeside wooden theater.

The largest of its type on Easter Island, this impressive ceremonial platform features 15 huge head-and-torso stone statues lined up in a row.

View some of the most fascinating natural elements you will ever see in this salty desert landscape reminiscent of a sci-fi film.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Get a close look at the traditional clay and straw huts, pretty church and geysers in this quiet rural area.

See a carved stone figure that is almost twice the height of any other statue on Easter Island and hundreds more sculptures at this volcanic crater.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Treat your eyes to the variety of colors in a deserted valley that looks like a scene from a science fiction movie.

Get a close look at the traditional clay and straw huts, pretty church and geysers in this quiet rural area.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

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.

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

Watch an international play or classical music concert from the best seat in the Chilean Andes at this lakeside wooden theater.

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.

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.

Capture photos of this extraordinary snowy volcano that is recognized across the world and draws comparisons to Japan’s Mount Fuji.

Get a close look at the traditional clay and straw huts, pretty church and geysers in this quiet rural area.

See a carved stone figure that is almost twice the height of any other statue on Easter Island and hundreds more sculptures at this volcanic crater.

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.

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.

View some of the most fascinating natural elements you will ever see in this salty desert landscape reminiscent of a sci-fi film.

Get a close look at the traditional clay and straw huts, pretty church and geysers in this quiet rural area.

Watch an international play or classical music concert from the best seat in the Chilean Andes at this lakeside wooden theater.