Top Attractions in Central & South America
Central & South America top attractions - take your pick! We've created a list of Central & South America's top attractions, what's popular and what should be on every traveler's "must see" list in Central & South America.
Lamanai
Meaning "submerged crocodile" in Yucatan Mayan, Lamanai is perhaps the most fascinating of all of Mayan sites in Belize if only because it is not yet ... Continue Reading »
Catedral de Lima
Lima's baroque twin-towered cathedral dominates the city's central Plaza de Armas. The cathedral's elaborate colonial exterior looks intact, but it has ... Continue Reading »
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
Idyllic and serene among the bustle of Rio the Botanic Gardens - or Jardim Botanico - are a delightful place to soak up the beauty of both Amazonian and ... Continue Reading »
Canoa Quebrada
Surrounded by pink sand dunes, sandstone cliffs and a winding river, Canoa Quebrada is a laid-back beach town blessed with a stunning, natural environment. ... Continue Reading »
Caye Caulker
Home of the motto "Go Slow", Caye Caulker is the perfect Caribbean island. The relaxed atmosphere, beautiful ocean, and excellent ocean-front ... Continue Reading »
Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte is an area of spectacular biodiversity less than two hours by bus from Salvador. Like many beach towns in Brazil, Praia do Forte ... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
Perito Moreno Glacier
Argentinians call Perito Moreno Glacier the "8th Wonder of the World;" in addition to its enormous beauty, it is the planet's 3rd largest reserve of ... Continue Reading »
Poas Volcano National Park
There aren’t too many places in the world where you can almost touch the rim of an active volcano, but at Poas Volcano National Park you can get up close to ... Continue Reading »
Qorikancha
The Inca site of Qorikancha forms the foundations of the colonial church of Santo Domingo, creating an unusual combination of monolithic Inca and arched ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Arenal Volcano National Park
The most famous national park in Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano National Park protects the still sizzling Arenal Volcano, one of the world’s 10 most active ... 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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