South America
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Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, immigrants from Italy and Spain are often credited with originating the tango, which began appearing in dances at Teatro Opera, the local theater, as early as 1902. Today, if you’d like to tango your way through Argentina,...
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...
ArgentinaArgentina
Argentina is famed for its passion and beauty, stretching through the southern half of South America. The sheer size of...
LimaLima
Lima, Peru’s capital, is a mix of colonial charm and modern entertainment. Its downtown historic centre is a UNESCO World...
ChileChile
Chile lies on the west coast of South America, covering over 6,000 km of coastline overlooking the South Pacific Ocean....
BrazilBrazil
Brazil has plenty of claims to fame, from the crazy parties and festivals of the cities to remote indigenous tribes,...
PeruPeru
Peru is home to some of the world’s most impressive natural sights, including the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu and...
SantiagoSantiago
In Santiago, a visit to the Metropolitan Park will lead you to a major zoo, a lush botanical garden, and...
São PauloSão Paulo
No trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil’s southeastern capital, would be complete without exploring Ibirapuera Park. The sprawling urban green space...
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