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Discover Uruguay\'s lively capital, where modern galleries, artisanal boutiques and riverside restaurants are contrasted with the colonial architecture of its old town.  

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

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

Visit the main sights of Buenos Aires and Córdoba and explore the low prairies full of intriguing flora and fauna.

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 energetic coastal city has a grandiose old town, superb art museums, pristine beaches and glitzy festivals, which celebrate its Afro-Brazilian roots.

Take in perfect views of the city, unwind in gorgeous gardens and see European treasures at this impressive mock-Gothic castle. 

See the European influence on this prosperous Brazilian city. Explore its historic heart, architectural marvels and many sprawling parks.

Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct  and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.

Attend a service in the city’s main cathedral, ride the tram across a colonial-era aqueduct  and then dance the night away in this popular Rio neighborhood.

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

Surrounding this central square are Rio’s historic buildings, including its impressive opera house, its world-class library and one of its most beloved bars.

Surrounded by historic landmarks, this square is a perfect place to sit and admire the diverse styles of colonial and modern architecture that define Bogota\'s cityscape.

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

See the art of Medellín’s famous 20th-century muralist in the house where he lived and created some of his work. 

Surrounded by historic landmarks, this square is a perfect place to sit and admire the diverse styles of colonial and modern architecture that define Bogota\'s cityscape.

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Discover the local customs of colonial port cities, relax on sun-drenched beaches and wander through tropical terrain on Colombia’s northern coast.

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.