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South America

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Specialty Museums · Landmarks · Beaches
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    Top South America tours

    BOOK WITH VIATOR Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour and Street Food
    4.9
    Duration: 3h
    Tours from $17 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Guatape and Pueblo de Zocalos
    4.8
    Duration: 11h
    Tours from $30 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Guatape Tour, Piedra del Peñol Including a Boat Tour, Breakfast and Lunch
    4.9
    Duration: 10h - 11h
    Tours from $35 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 8h
    Tours from $144 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Classic Inca Trail 4 days to Machu Picchu
    5.0
    Tours from $798 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Tour of Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar from Santiago
    4.7
    Duration: 10h
    Tours from $99 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru! Luxury buses!
    4.8
    Duration: 18h
    Tours from $139 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30min
    Tours from $164 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included
    4.9
    Duration: 8h
    Tours from $122 ›

    Places to visit in South America

    Fernando de NoronhaTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Beach, Specialty Museum Buenos AiresTrip planner Best for: Architectural Building, Cemetery, Historic Walking Area Rio de JaneiroTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Beach, Monument SantiagoTrip planner Best for: Park, Gift & Specialty Shop, Mountain CuscoTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Historic Site, Architectural Building

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    Popular things to do in South America

    Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu ©
    World heritage site
    Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
    4.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    Iguazu Falls ©
    World heritage site
    Iguazu Falls
    Foz do Iguacu
    4.9
    Duration: 5h 30 min
    Iguazu Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Iguazu Falls
    Iguazu National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sacsayhuaman ©
    Historic Site
    Sacsayhuaman
    Cusco
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in South America

    Angel Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Angel Falls
    Canaima National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Provincial Ischigualasto Park ©
    World heritage site
    Provincial Ischigualasto Park
    San Agustin del Valle Fertil
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    San Cristóbal Hill ©
    Mountain
    San Cristóbal Hill
    Santiago
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pico do Papagaio ©
    Mountain
    Pico do Papagaio
    Ilha Grande
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in South America

    Ski Portillo Just For The Day ©
    Ski Area
    Ski Portillo Just For The Day
    Portillo
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Parque das Aves Bird Park ©
    Zoo
    Parque das Aves Bird Park
    Foz do Iguacu
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Baia do Sancho ©
    Beach
    Baia do Sancho
    Fernando de Noronha
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parque 3 de Febrero ©
    World heritage site
    Parque 3 de Febrero
    Buenos Aires
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in South America

    Catedral Alta Patagonis ©
    Ski Area
    Catedral Alta Patagonis
    San Carlos de Bariloche
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros ©
    World heritage site
    Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros
    Alto Paraiso de Goias
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Baia dos Porcos ©
    Beach
    Baia dos Porcos
    Fernando de Noronha
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Off-Road Tour
    Off-Road Tours
    Campos Do Jordao
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Beaches in South America

    Copacabana Beach ©
    Beach
    Copacabana Beach
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia de Ipanema ©
    Beach
    Praia de Ipanema
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia do Cachorro ©
    Beach
    Praia do Cachorro
    Fernando de Noronha
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Praia de Canoa Quebrada ©
    Beach
    Praia de Canoa Quebrada
    Canoa Quebrada
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wildlife in South America

    Caribe Extremo ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Caribe Extremo
    San Andres
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency
    San Cristobal
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    LiG Lanchas
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    LiG Lanchas
    Vila do Abraao
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    Swim with Dolphins
    Swim with Dolphins
    Fernando de Noronha
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions of the week

    Amazon Discovery ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Amazon Discovery
    Iquitos
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center ©
    Nature / Park
    Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center
    Iquitos
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Favela Walking Tour ©
    Walking tour
    Favela Walking Tour
    Rio de Janeiro
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours ©
    Private Tour
    Rio de Janeiro Tours - Day Tours
    Rio de Janeiro
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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