Pictures of South America

• World

Tucked deep in Chile’s central valley, the capital city enjoys a thriving arts scene and a cityscape surrounded by towering mountains.

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

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

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

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. 

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

The city’s most famous street features a vast array of shops, vendors and artisans without the hassle of traffic.

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.

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. 

Argentina’s capital city has a distinctly European flavour, a rich history and buzzing nightlife.

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

Trek through incredibly varied landscapes of snowcapped mountains, cloud forest and thick jungle in this remote region between the Andes and the Amazon basin.

Catch the São Paulo State Symphonic Orchestra at their home venue, a train station that has been converted into a massive modern concert hall with great acoustics.

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.

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

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. 

Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach.

For a breathtaking blend of cityscapes, rainforest vistas and beautiful beach views, take a trip to Rio’s sweetest attraction.

Among the skyscrapers of Brazil’s biggest city is a museum of Portuguese, art galleries of Old and New World masters and the country’s first planetarium.