Central & South America Attractions: Must-Do Experience
Here's a list of all attractions in Central & South America tagged as 'Must-Do Experience' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Machu Picchu
The holy grail for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America. The ... Continue Reading »
Parque Nacional Iguazu (Iguazu National Park)
Though the Brazilians boast of their outstanding views over the falls, Argentina is blessed with about 80% of Iguazu, lovingly threaded by several kilometers ... Continue Reading »
Panama Canal
By any estimation among the grandest public works projects in the history of humankind, the Panama Canal is an engineering triumph that cost US$350 million, ... Continue Reading »
Corcovado
The view from Corcovado provides a thrilling panorama of Rio de Janeiro and is a great way for visitors to orientate themselves in the sprawling seaside ... Continue Reading »
Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
You’ll see stunning views of Rio from atop Sugar Loaf Mountain (or Pão de Acúcar) which rises at the point where Guanabara Bay meets the Atlantic ... Continue Reading »
San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal)
The Santiago skyline is dominated by San Cristobal Hill - or Cerro San Cristobal, a forest-carpeted mountain rising from the city, protected as the Parque ... Continue Reading »
Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)
Who could resist the opportunity to visit the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo) and have your picture taken as you straddle the equator! This complex, ... Continue Reading »
Cataratas do Iguacu (Iguacu Falls)
This spectacular landscape of crashing waterfalls was once held sacred by the Guarani people, who called it Iguassu, or "Big Water." It is a UNESCO ... Continue Reading »
Tren del Fin del Mundo
For the ultimate end of the world adventure, ride the world’s southernmost train to the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The one-hour narrow-gauge journey ... Continue Reading »
Amazon River
The mighty Amazon River and its enormous, thickly forested basin are the heart of South America, the lungs of the world and the guardian of one fifth of the ... Continue Reading »
Arenal Hanging Bridges
While the zip-line tours, swishing through the treetops at squeal-inducing speeds, certainly have their charm, there are much better ways to appreciate Costa ... Continue Reading »
Belen
Some call this unusual neighborhood of 74,000 the “Venice of the Amazon,” which is more than a little misleading. The famed “floating barrio” is quite poor, ... Continue Reading »
Charles Darwin Research Station
A must-see while in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, the biological research station known as the Charles Darwin Research Station is a great way to take in ... Continue Reading »
La Fortuna Waterfall
Plunging down the side of Cerro Chato, Volcan Arenal’s dormant and thickly forested twin, is one of the most impressive, and easily accessible, waterfalls in ... Continue Reading »
Plaza de Armas
At the heart of Santiago de Chile's historic district is the city's social hub, the palm-shaded Plaza de Armas. Surrounded by the neoclassical facades of ... 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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