South America Autumn, Bird, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks + Waterfall pictures

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Vast glacial lakes, verdant pastures and the towering Andes Mountains dominate one of the world’s most breathtaking and sparsely populated landscapes.

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

Belo Horizonte’s sprawling central green space, home to theaters, lagoons and an amusement park, is fun for the whole family.

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

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.

Encounter a range of tropical vegetation and animals in the lush terrain of this area where you will find one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

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.

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.

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

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

Watch steamy geysers erupting and bathe in natural hot springs at one of San Pedro de Atacama’s principal attractions.

The historical heart of Punta Arenas is home to colonial-style mansions, an artisan market and a statue of a famous explorer.

Marvel at the scores of pink flamingos and other birds that manage to live next to this remarkable lagoon in the salt desert.

The splendid former residence of a German philanthropist affords great views of Viña del Mar’s coastline and hosts rotating art exhibits.

Mountains and lakes, adventure sports, chocolate and Swiss-style architecture make this Argentine city a popular year-round destination.

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.

This vast region is filled with opportunities to get close to nature, with national parks, clear lagoons, rushing rivers and remote, untouched jungle wilderness.

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.

Watch steamy geysers erupting and bathe in natural hot springs at one of San Pedro de Atacama’s principal attractions.

Discover unique views of the Upsala Glacier, dine on delicious Patagonian food and trek amid glorious glacial landscapes at this historic Argentine farmstead.