South America
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BrazilBrazil
Brazil has plenty of claims to fame, from the crazy parties and festivals of the cities to remote indigenous tribes, astounding landscapes and incredible wildlife of the Amazon Rainforest. Thanks to its remarkable history, the massive South American country is...
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Three million people visit Rio de Janeiro each year for mountains that offer panoramic views, botanical gardens filled with tropical flowers, white-sand beaches featured in pop songs, the largest urban forest in the world, architecture evident in such masterpieces as...
LimaLima
Lima, Peru’s capital, is a mix of colonial charm and modern entertainment. Its downtown historic centre is a UNESCO World...
São PauloSão Paulo
No trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil’s southeastern capital, would be complete without exploring Ibirapuera Park. The sprawling urban green space...
ArgentinaArgentina
Argentina is famed for its passion and beauty, stretching through the southern half of South America. The sheer size of...
SantiagoSantiago
In Santiago, a visit to the Metropolitan Park will lead you to a major zoo, a lush botanical garden, and...
ChileChile
Chile lies on the west coast of South America, covering over 6,000 km of coastline overlooking the South Pacific Ocean....
Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, immigrants from Italy and Spain are often credited with originating the tango, which began appearing in dances...
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Rio de Janeiro is home to some of the world’s friendliest people and most beautiful beaches. Brazil’s interracial history of Portuguese, Japanese, Indian, and German settlers has created a multicultural society, which has led to festivals and celebrations that are...
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The best beaches in Rio de Janeiro include the city’s two famous beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema. No visit to Rio...
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The best things to do in Sao Paulo include the highlights of the eclectic financial centre of Brazil and the...
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The diet in Buenos Aires is very meat-heavy, especially beef! The country is well known for its steak, and this...
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Brazilian street food is a real highlight of a trip to this evocative and eclectic country. Considering this is a...
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There's a whole range of excursions waiting for you among the high mountains, deep forests and sandy beaches of Sao...
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