South America Autumn, Historical + Waterfall pictures

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

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Delight in the views of Plaza San Martín from the bell tower of the oldest church in continuous service in Argentina.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.

This sea-facing church erected in the 1700s has an austere exterior and a richly decorated interior. It’s also the host of a lively annual festival.

Swim in refreshing water, visit an historic lighthouse, try water sports and admire the magnificent sunsets at this popular urban beach.

Explore this historic star-shaped fort and chapel complex that reveals the military interests and biblical beliefs of the Portuguese settlers.

Watch a dance show or opera with local residents and admire the ornate architecture of the city’s oldest theater.