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A lively arts scene, breathtaking mountainous setting and rich cultural heritage combine in this Chilean capital city.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Travel backwards through time in Peru’s historical capital, an ancient Incan city that bears the fascinating imprint of numerous civilizations.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

Embark on a boat tour from the wooden pier and relax at the tables of upscale restaurant spilling onto this beach.

Enjoy the ocean views and admire the fascinating statues of iconic figures and fishermen in this walkway tribute to a French diva.

See clifftop forts and rock formations silhouetted by the sunset. Swim alongside colorful marine creatures in the ocean.

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

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Witness the breathtaking beauty of the region at the end of the world, where the rocky faces of the Andes mountains tower over glaciers, rivers and forests.

Myriad shades of blue water surround the twin mossy hills that rise from the ocean surface and tower over the beach.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

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

Belo Horizonte’s sprawling central green space, home to theaters, lagoons and an amusement park, is fun for the whole family.

This energetic coastal city has a grandiose old town, superb art museums, pristine beaches and glitzy festivals, which celebrate its Afro-Brazilian roots.

Take boat trips, go diving in crystalline water and snap memorable photos of jagged coastline, remote beaches and peaceful islands.

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