Minas Gerais
Built between 1766 and 1772, this lovely church was a group effort by the area’s most important artists. It features a facade and two side altars by…
Must-see attractions in South America
Minas Gerais
Aleijadinho was instrumental in the decoration of the Igreja NS do Carmo. His touch is everywhere, especially in the faces of São Simão and São João da…
Amazon Basin
The stairs at the northwest end of Av 2 de Mayo afford a good view of the town, and from the balcony at the southeast end there’s a photogenic river…
Loja
Make a beeline a block south of Parque Central for this plaza, mainly notable for the Church of Santo Domingo, adorned with religious paintings.
Norte Grande
The smaller of two dramatic alpine lakes, the shimmering blue surface of Miñiques looks all the more stunning against a backdrop of chiseled snow-covered…
Rio de Janeiro State
Accessible via a 750m trail a few kilometers up the road from park headquarters, this broad series of falls tumbles over rocky shelves into a deep emerald…
Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción
Santiago
A snowy white 14m-high statue of the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción towers atop the cumbre (summit) at the Bellavista end of Cerro San Cristóbal.
São Paulo State
One of four Núcleos de Visitação (Visitor Centers) of Parque Estadual do Alto do Ribeira (PETAR); centrally located in the park, 86km by road from…
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
Belo Horizonte
On the banks of Pampulha's artificial lake, Niemayer's striking modernist church, with interior tiles and paintings by Portinari, is an architectural…
Brazil
Bird enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Parque dos Falcões, a reserve located 45km from Aracaju. Many travel agencies in town offer day tours of the…
Isla del Sol
Follow the well-signposted path from Yumani's ridgeline up to this small stone lookout atop Cerro Palla Khasa (4065m) for sweeping sunset views over the…
Rio de Janeiro State
This waterfall and its popular adjacent swimming hole are 2km west of downtown Penedo along the main road just before it starts climbing to Alto do Penedo.
La Paz
The Mirador Laikakota – part of the children's museum – is in a tranquil park setting and is perfect for kids.
Punta Arenas
Facing the Plaza Muñoz Gamero’s north side is the Club de la Unión, which houses the former Palacio Sara Braun, now known as the Casa Braun-Menéndez.
Punta del Este
This beach on the eastern (Atlantic Ocean) side of Punta del Este's long peninsula has rougher water, as reflected in the name Playa Brava (Fierce Beach).
Islas del Rosario
The smaller neighbor to Isla Grande has several stretches of gorgeous beach, a huge lagoon perfect for swimming, and a handful of hotels and guesthouses.
Amazon Basin
On the south side of Plaza Gral José Ballivián, Trinidad's mustard-yellow cathedral was built between 1916 and 1931 on the site of a Jesuit church.
Montevideo
This museum showcases the work of 20th-century Uruguayan painter Torres García, and has revolving exhibitions featuring other contemporary artists.
Catamarca & La Rioja
Upstairs at the end of a shopping arcade, this museum has a terrific collection of ceramics representing different eras of settlement in the region.
Rio Grande do Sul
Designed by Lúcio Costa of Brasília fame, this museum contains an impressive collection of religious artifacts that were rescued from the ruins.
Ayacucho
This church, built in the mid-16th century, is full of colonial art and has one of Peru’s oldest convents attached, dating from the same period.
Rio de Janeiro State
This waterfall is about a 20-minute walk uphill from the bus turnaround in Alto do Penedo. Ask locally for directions, as signs are intermittent.
Rio de Janeiro State
Just below the point where the lower park road dead-ends, Maromba's waters surge through a rocky gorge into a sun-dappled natural swimming hole.
Santiago
Since 1983, this well-known gallery has exhibited the works of major Chilean and international artists, including Joan Miró and Antoni Gaudí.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Take a moderate hike up Río Ascencio to a treeless tarn beneath the eastern face of the Torres del Paine for the closest view of the towers.
Norte Grande
Home to less than 500 residents, this tiny traditional village is famous for its traditional church. You can browse locally made handicrafts.
Montevideo
Opposite the Cabildo on Plaza Matriz is the Iglesia Matriz, Montevideo's oldest public building. It was begun in 1784 and completed in 1799.
Rio Grande do Sul
The excellent Museu Oceanográfico is one of the best in Latin America and is home to the continent's most important collection of mollusks.
Minas Gerais
Just downhill from town, the Chácara do Barão do Serro is a lovely old mansion affording a glimpse of 19th-century baronial life in Serro.
Villa de Leyva
This church is currently in religious service and has interesting paintings in the chancel and on the wooden structure supporting the roof.
Monumento Nacional Isla de Cachagua
Middle Chile
Closed to the general public, this guano-stained rocky outcrop is home to roughly 2000 Humboldt penguins, as well as a colony of sea lions.
Catedral Metropolitana de Manaus
Manaus
Manaus' main cathedral has twin bell towers and a warm yellow interior. It makes for a welcome respite from the busy streets just outside.
São Paulo State
One of four Núcleos de Visitação (Visitor Centers) of Parque Estadual do Alto do Ribeira (PETAR); located 18km northwest of Iporanga.
Santa Cruz
There are good city views of Santa Cruz from the bell tower of the Basilica Menor de San Lorenzo.
Gramado
About 1.5km southwest of the center, Lago Negro is an attractive artificial lake surrounded by hydrangeas and crowded with swan boats.
Punta del Este
This small beach on the eastern (Atlantic Ocean) side of Punta del Este's peninsula gets good waves, making it popular with surfers.
Praia da Pipa
The main beach, Praia da Pipa, is about 1.5km long and has fishing boats, numerous bars and restaurants, and rock pools at low tide.
Choquequirao
This huge leveled platform was likely a ceremonial center. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree views of the Vilcabamba range from here.
Punta del Este
On the Atlantic Ocean side of the peninsula, this is the southernmost of Punta del Este's many beaches, and a favorite with surfers.
Catamarca & La Rioja
This 'Triassic' path takes you past life-size replicas of dinosaurs whose fossilized remains have been found in the Talampaya area.
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