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The capital city of Argentina combines a European flavor with a rich history and energetic nightlife.

More than just a stretch of sand, Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beach is where locals and visitors from all over the world come to relax, strut, pose and play. 

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

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

This mountain rising out of the city center is most well known as the home of Rio’s iconic skyscraper-sized Jesus statue.

Come to the wine capital of South America to sample fine malbecs, study Argentine culture and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

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

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

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.

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

The city of Belo Horizonte is a sunny retreat in the mountains with great parks, art galleries, theaters and historical monuments.

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

Experience the diversity of this megacity’s cultural offerings, visit religious buildings or practice Portuguese with locals in nightclubs or shady parks.

See the financial and cultural heart of one of South America’s busiest cities before unwinding in a bar full of local business people at the end of the day.

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

Enter the main nave of this gigantic cathedral to admire its Renaissance-style domed roof and descend to the crypt to see the tombs of famous bishops.

Reserve tickets for ballet and musical performances at this grandiose theater and appreciate the opulent décor of its halls and auditorium. 

A fascinating repository of artifacts, including royal carriages, weapons and a vast collection of coins, provide insights into the history of Brazil.

Reserve tickets for ballet and musical performances at this grandiose theater and appreciate the opulent décor of its halls and auditorium. 

See the financial and cultural heart of one of South America’s busiest cities before unwinding in a bar full of local business people at the end of the day.

Visit a church and museum that stand on the site where São Paolo was established by Jesuits in the 16th century.  

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

See iconic work from the world’s most famous artists alongside key figures of Brazil’s 20th-century art movements at this modern art gallery.