Central & South America Attractions: Popular with Locals
Here's a list of all attractions in Central & South America tagged as 'Popular with Locals' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
La Bombonera Stadium
The beloved Boca Juniors soccer team plays its games at Alberto J Armando stadium, affectionately known as La Bombonera (Spanish for “the Chocolate Box”). It ... Continue Reading »
Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
Copocabana Beach, or Praia de Copacabana, is the Rio de Janeiro of the tourist brochures and deservedly so. It’s a breath-taking 2.5mi (4.5 km) stretch of ... Continue Reading »
Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)
Plaza de la Independencia, known as Plaza Grande to the locals, was Quito’s main square in the 16th century, serving as central market and bullfighting ... Continue Reading »
Maracana Stadium
The gigantic Maracanã Stadium was built to open the 1950 World Cup. It holds the record for the largest attendance at a World cup final as 199,854 ... Continue Reading »
Barra de Cunhau
Natal is known for its spectacular beaches and Barra do Cunhau is no exception. Its clear blue ocean and white sands are backed by palm trees and mangroves ... Continue Reading »
San Telmo
Like La Boca, the central barrio of San Telmo is one of Buenos Aires’ tango haunts. Formerly an up-market residential area, the area’s crumbling mansions ... Continue Reading »
Ponta Negra
South of the city, Ponta Negra is one of Natal’s most accessible beaches and fills up with locals on the weekends. It’s a popular spot year-round and has ... Continue Reading »
Chincheros Indian Market
The colorful Sunday market at Chinchero attracts stallholders and browsers from near and far. This traditional Andean town is known as ‘the birthplace of the ... Continue Reading »
La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)
And even today it is the cultural heart of modern Bogota’s slapdash modern sprawl: the graceful and carefully planned Spanish colonial city center, known as ... Continue Reading »
Lagoinha Beach
Half-moon shaped Lagoinha Beach is a stunning beach that was once a favorite hiding place for pirates. It has a reputation as being the most beautiful beach ... Continue Reading »
Lake Atitlan
Considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlán, located in the Guatemalan Highlands, is the deepest lake in Central America ... Continue Reading »
Mapocho Station
Originally constructed between 1905 and 1912, the Mapocho Station was once the heart of Chile's massive, efficient railway system. The beautiful building was ... Continue Reading »
Parque Lleras
Medellin’s upscale entertainment district is wrapped around pleasant Parque Lleras, which gives the city’s most fashionable district a rather relaxed feel. ... Continue Reading »
Plaza Bolivar
This shady park, centered on a trickling fountain and statue of Simon Bolivar, is a more local hangout spot than the upmarket cafes taking over Plaza Santo ... Continue Reading »
San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
The lively San Jose Central Market was founded in 1880. For free entertainment and a real taste of the local atmosphere, there’s no better place in the ... Continue Reading »
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- Film & Cinema
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- 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
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- UNESCO Heritage Site
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