South America Bird + Historic Buildings Pictures

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The capital and largest city of Uruguay combines history and architecture with theaters and live music, beaches and waterfront walks.

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.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

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

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

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

Traverse the mountain wilderness of the Peruvian Andes to encounter the region’s stark beauty, untouched ruins and the ancient traditions of indigenous communities.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Wander through this elegant church to find stunning architecture, fascinating paintings, a library and the city’s holy statue of the Lady of Mercy.

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

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.

This traditional beach town on Lima’s Pacific Ocean coastline is famous for its picturesque coves, sandy beaches, surfing and excellent fish restaurants.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

The historical heart of La Paz is home to impressive colonial buildings, statues of prominent national figures and a museum colonial art.

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.

This early 20th-century railway station building has been restored to its original glory to become an important venue for public events.

Walk through woodland and rainforest to discover hundreds of tropical birds, butterflies and reptiles. Dare to hold a parrot or python.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

The capital city of Chile is famous for its colonial-era architecture, lively arts scene and breathtaking mountain scenery.