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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. 

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

Admire the outstanding and innovative architecture of this beautiful building and then venture inside for art exhibitions, movies and theatrical performances.

The city of Belo Horizonte is a sunny retreat in the mountains with great parks, art galleries, theaters and historical monuments.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

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

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

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

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.

To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.

Appreciate modern style and simple elegance in design while you learn about the office of Brazil’s most important figure.

Attend art exhibitions and watch movies inside a captivating building that resembles a UFO. Admire the architecture and learn about Brazilian art.

Walk high above the Paraná River across a bridge connecting Foz do Iguaçu with the busy shopping districts of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.

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

To truly appreciate Brazil’s obsession with “the beautiful game,” watch a match or take a guided tour of one of the world’s largest and most historic soccer stadiums.

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

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

Travel through Argentina’s main wine districts to taste the products of the country’s finest red and white grapes.

Watch sporting stars and global music icons at this state-of-the-art national stadium, one of the largest sporting arenas in Brazil.

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

Have fun with interactive exhibits while learning about the story of the Itaipu Dam and the ecological and social history of the Itaipu region of Foz do Iguaçu.

Attend art exhibitions and watch movies inside a captivating building that resembles a UFO. Admire the architecture and learn about Brazilian art.

Admire the thundering water of the largest and most spectacular waterfall of Iguaçu Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.