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Argentina’s capital city has a distinctly European flavour, a rich history and buzzing nightlife.

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

Museums and a casino float on the water, an iconic bridge spans the port and an ecological reserve lines the waterfront in this revitalized row of docks. 

Venture inside an adobe brick temple of an ancient Peruvian civilization and study the beautiful wall art they created.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

As you cross the Pinheiros River over this busy bridge, witness one of the iconic sights of São Paulo, framed by the city skyline. 

Glimpse into the lives of Peru’s ancient civilizations when you explore the temples and artifacts of this fascinating archeological site.

Learn about the crimes against human rights committed during Chile’s dictatorship years and the reign of controversial military leader Augusto Pinochet.

As you cross the Pinheiros River over this busy bridge, witness one of the iconic sights of São Paulo, framed by the city skyline. 

Museums and a casino float on the water, an iconic bridge spans the port and an ecological reserve lines the waterfront in this revitalized row of docks. 

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

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

Museums and a casino float on the water, an iconic bridge spans the port and an ecological reserve lines the waterfront in this revitalized row of docks. 

Museums and a casino float on the water, an iconic bridge spans the port and an ecological reserve lines the waterfront in this revitalized row of docks. 

Browse the museums and old buildings around the São Paulo city centre with a walk along its main thoroughfare.

Experience the alternative cultural heart of São Paulo in this eclectic suburb, characterized by art, markets and a love of cold beer. 

Below the apartments, offices and shops of this art nouveau galleria is a famous basement theater where nightly tango performances have delighted crowds since 1915.

Admire the eye-catching design of this modern theatre while enjoying a concert inside the auditorium or on the lawns of the surrounding park in summer.

Beaches, water sports, island tours, nightlife and celebrity-spotting have earned this classy resort its title as the St. Tropez of South America. 

As you cross the Pinheiros River over this busy bridge, witness one of the iconic sights of São Paulo, framed by the city skyline. 

Tucked deep in Chile’s central valley, the capital city enjoys a thriving arts scene and a cityscape surrounded by towering mountains.