South America Action & adventure pictures

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Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Encounter a range of tropical vegetation and animals in the lush terrain of this area where you will find one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

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.

Ride big waves in chilly waters at this Pacific coast town, which has a striking blend of ocean and rural landscapes. 

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Storm up and down the steep sand dunes and meander around the palm trees on a rented buggy on this picturesque beach.

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Visit this islet in May for the pious celebrations and hear the intriguing tales of this chapel’s miraculous inception.

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.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Revel in the lively ambiance of the bars and restaurants of one of the most popular beaches in the Búzios region.

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

Enjoy adventures in the snow at the alpine village, ice rink and skiing mountain of this indoor winter theme park. 

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

Lose track of time on this picturesque beach, where the waters are calm, the views are glorious and everything you could possibly need is close by. 

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

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

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.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

Swim in the warm water, visit an 18th-century church and board a catamaran for a sailing trip around Ilha Grande at this pretty beach.