South America Autumn + Historical pictures

• World

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.

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

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

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

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

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.

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

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

In a city blessed with stunning churches this pretty slave-built church, in the heart of Salvador’s UNESCO-protected Historic Center, is one its most interesting.

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.

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

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

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

While away hours relaxing on soft white sand, swimming in perfect blue water and soaking up the year-round sunshine at this unspoiled beach.

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

Climb up a hill to reach this simple white chapel and enjoy the picturesque views of islets that decorate the ocean.

While away hours relaxing on soft white sand, swimming in perfect blue water and soaking up the year-round sunshine at this unspoiled beach.

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.

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