Central & South America Attractions: Monument - Historical
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Pelourinho
Pelourinho is Salvador’s original colonial center and was Brazil's first slave market. Its name is derived from the post or pillory that African slaves were ... Continue Reading »
Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor)
Keeping a watchful eye over the people of Rio de Janeiro, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (or Cristo Redentor) sits atop Corcovado 2,300 feet (700 ... Continue Reading »
Nazca Lines
The arid plains surrounding the small town of Nazca are detailed with South America’s most enigmatic sight, the extraordinary Nazca Lines. Etched into more ... Continue Reading »
Estancia Harberton
Overlooking the icy waters of the Beagle Channel, Estancia Harberton offers a glimpse into the history and wildlife of Argentina’s far-flung Tierra del Fuego. ... Continue Reading »
Cathedral of San Pedro Claver
Cartagena’s Catedral de San Pedro Claver, so close to the sea wall, seems unduly imposing for such a sanctified site. Begun in 1575, when this was a very rough ... Continue Reading »
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
The Metropolitan Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Guatemala City, is the main church of Guatemala City. Located in the heart of town, the main portion ... Continue Reading »
Palacio de la Inquisicion
This fun little museum on Plaza Bolivar, in an impressive 18th-century mansion, already attracts the morbidly inclined. Your tour begins with two entire rooms ... Continue Reading »
Pueblito Paisa
Medellin, now sprawling with more than three million people as Colombia’s second city, is fast becoming an ultra-modern conurbation of rapid transit, ... Continue Reading »
Red House (Casa Colorada)
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Though Santiago's historical district boast many architecturally outstanding buildings, most were built or refurbished in the early 1900s, well after the ... Continue Reading »
Templo (Iglesia) de Santo Domingo
Iglesia Santo Domingo, founded in 1534, is the oldest church in Cartagena and one of the first in the hemisphere. The original stone structure, finished in ... Continue Reading »
Three Borders Landmark (Argentina)
Though the falls are often described as being at the frontier of three great nations, the actual Tripitarte between Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay is several ... Continue Reading »
Three Borders Landmark (Brazil)
Igacu Falls are famously shared between three nations: Brazil, Argentina, and tiny Paraguay (which doesn't actually claim any part of the primary falls, only ... Continue Reading »
Tulor
Though it may seem counterintuitive, considering the harsh climate of this impossibly dry, high-altitude region, the Atacama Desert has hosted human ... Continue Reading »
- Animal Park
- Beach
- Castle
- Cave
- Chapel
- Cultural Experience
- Film & Cinema
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Holy Place
- Hot Spring
- Island
- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Popular with Locals
- Religious Experience
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Scuba Diving
- Ski & Snow
- Sporting Event
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Temple
- Theme Park
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Tower
- Trail
- Viator Top Pick
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Winery
- Bazaar
- Bridge
- Catacomb
- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
- Desert
- Glacier
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Place to Sleep
- Holiday Activity
- Horse Riding
- Hotel
- Lake
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Pop Culture
- Reef
- Restaurant
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Spa
- Stadium
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Theater
- Tip - Transport
- Tip - When to Go
- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Volcano
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
- Zoo
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