South America Historical + Winter pictures

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

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Marvel at the contrasting landscapes of two lagoons set in a salt flat and framed by snow-capped mountain peaks and volcanoes. 

Explore deserts, mountain lakes, volcanoes, ski slopes and trekking routes in one of South America’s most varied and adventure-filled countries.

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.

Explore deserts, mountain lakes, volcanoes, ski slopes and trekking routes in one of South America’s most varied and adventure-filled countries.

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

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

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

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

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

Capoeira dancers amaze passersby and artisans hawk souvenirs at this handsome central square where colonial mansions sit next to centuries-old churches.

Relax in upscale huts and swim in the clear, shallow water by the beaches that enclose this historic city.

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

Adventure sports and wildlife spotting amid striking landscapes help to make the state of Mato Grosso do Sul one of Brazil’s leading ecotourism destinations.

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

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

Palm trees and mangroves create an idyllic natural setting for the catamarans, deck chairs and huts on this vibrant beach.

The soul of Salvador’s Historic Center is a vibrant district of cobblestone streets framed by ancient churches, colonial mansions, museums and cultural centers.

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.

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

Palm trees and mangroves create an idyllic natural setting for the catamarans, deck chairs and huts on this vibrant beach.