South America Action & Adventure, People + Watersports Pictures

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

Embark on a boat tour from the wooden pier and relax at the tables of upscale restaurant spilling onto this beach.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

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. 

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

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

Witness the breathtaking beauty of the region at the end of the world, where the rocky faces of the Andes mountains tower over glaciers, rivers and forests.

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

Attend art exhibitions and live music events at this cultural complex designed by Oscar Niemeyer and located in a city center park. 

The city’s first place of worship is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture and interior decoration. Explore the inside or attend a Mass.

Spread across a historic building and a modern construction, connected by a canopy roof structure, this art museum exhibits an eclectic range of Brazilian art.

South America’s hidden gem has a historic capital and colonial towns, sprawling countryside, exclusive beach resorts and bohemian surf spots.

Purchase everything from seafood to spices at a market that has been serving the local community for over 100 years. 

Go boating, spot wildlife, ride a historic tram and step onboard the replica of an explorer’s ship at this lake in Portugal Park. 

A boating lake, walking trails, tourist train and planetarium make for an enjoyable day out at this sprawling park where you can escape the bustle of central Campinas. 

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

Ride big waves in chilly waters at this Pacific coast town, which has a striking blend of ocean and rural landscapes. 

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Purchase everything from seafood to spices at a market that has been serving the local community for over 100 years. 

Revel in the artistic atmosphere and gaze at serene sunsets in this relaxed little resort town, home to the famous Casapueblo architectural masterpiece.

Arrive hungry at Belo Horizonte’s lively food market and fill up on a huge variety of local street-food specialties, such as feijoada or liver with jiló.

Purchase everything from seafood to spices at a market that has been serving the local community for over 100 years. 

Hike amid desolate landscapes to enjoy unprecedented views of glaciers, mountains and lakes dotted with fragments of ruptured ice.