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

Travel through Argentina’s main wine districts to taste the products of the country’s finest red and white grapes.

Lush green mountains, alpine chalets and chocolatiers provide a peaceful stay in this charming mountain village in Brazil’s southern mountain range of Serra Gaúcha.

Explore an enormous collection of plants as you make your way to a serene hidden lake in this meticulously kept public garden. 

Hone your photography skills at this beach where the striking and unusual pink tinge to the sand makes for interesting vacation pictures. 

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

Home to colonial mansions, tree-lined squares and national parks, this remote Chilean city is also a gateway to the fascinating Tierra del Fuego. 

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Step away from the tourist trail in this rapidly developing city, considered by many local residents to be Bolivia’s food capital.

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

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

A romantic winery and vineyard situated on the green slopes of the Serra Gaúcha mountain range makes a perfect daytrip from the resort town of Gramado.

Porto Seguro’s Old Town is where the Portuguese first settled in Brazil. Wander the dusty streets, visit 16th-century churches and enjoy superb coastal views.

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

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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. 

In a city dominated by concrete and skyscrapers, these sophisticated gardens are the perfect place to get some fresh air and spot local wildlife. 

In a city dominated by concrete and skyscrapers, these sophisticated gardens are the perfect place to get some fresh air and spot local wildlife. 

Relax, spot crabs and admire the coral reef at this scenic beach renowned for its serene ambiance and shallow water.

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

Travel through Argentina’s main wine districts to taste the products of the country’s finest red and white grapes.

Enjoy a gastronomical tour at this vibrant food market and then admire its striking architecture and enjoy live cultural events.

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

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.