Head to Liberdade, São Paulo’s ‘Japantown,’ to get a taste of what makes this city the most multicultural in South America.

Rio is one of the world’s foremost beach cities, and the lifestyle of the carioca is inextricably linked to the praia. The beach is a way of life here, and it is a shame to let a sunny day go by without at least a little time spent on the sand.

Founded merely as a port for the colonial capital of Olinda, Recife has grown to become one of the largest cities in Brazil’s northeast. With an urban landscape of small islands separated by rivers and tributaries and connected by bridges, the city offers a wonderful mix of natural beauty, history, art and culture, and culinary delights.

The town of Morro de São Paulo, on the northeastern tip of Ilha de Tinharé, is a perfect representation of what makes the Bahian lifestyle so revered throughout Brazil. This car-free village is a paradise of sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation, where time seems to stop and the outside world disappears. Popular with tourists but not overrun, this is a perfect place to spend a magical few days away from any cares and concerns.

Brazil’s futuristic capital is a city unlike any other, built from scratch on a 3,300-foot (1,000m) plateau over the course of just three and a half years. Though Brasília can be a bit difficult to wrap your head around, it’s well worth a visit for its architectural beauty and its importance as the nation’s capital.

Located on a plateau deep in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, the Chapada Diamantina is a rugged region that offers fantastic hikes, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures.

Pucón is one of South America’s adventure sports capitals and is an extremely popular tourist destination for Chileans. Whether you visit in summer to raft down the rivers, ride horses, and fish the lake or in winter to ski down the slopes of the volcano, this action-packed town is sure to delight, with a boatload of activities and awe-inspiring nature everywhere you look.

A 2.5 hour drive from Pucón, Parque Nacional Conguillío is one of Chile’s finest national parks. It is centered around the twin peaks of the soaring Volcán Llaima, one of the most active in Chile, which rises over 10,250 feet (3,125 m).

Ilhabela is a fantastic weekend getaway offering picturesque beaches, exhilarating water sports, and large areas of lush, unspoiled tropical forest.

Located on the shores of the stunningly blue Lago Argentino, in the extreme south of the American continent, the town of El Calafate is one of the main tourism hubs of Argentine Patagonia and an entrance point to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, one of the world’s great national parks. The town offers access to breathtaking nature while providing a comfortable base of warm, cozy inns and Argentine culinary delights.

El Chaltén is one of the world’s premier hiking destinations, with access to some of Patagonia’s most iconic peaks.

Home to three of Brazil’s most popular and successful teams, São Paulo is a dream destination for football fans. Each of the city’s clubs offers a lively and unique atmosphere, and a visit to any or all of the three stadiums is an excellent way to experience the culture of Latin America’s largest city. What's in this Guide to Football in São Paulo Corinthians How to Get Ticket s Palmeiras How to Get Tickets São Paulo FC How to Get Tickets Corinthians Corinthians, the city’s

Brazil is famous around the world for futebol, but Rio is arguably the city that best encapsulates the Brazilians’ approach to the sport.

Beyond the amazing flora and fauna, the island is also home to some of Brazil’s best beaches.

The barrio of Punta Carretas is a microcosm of what makes Montevideo consistently rated as one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Latin America: expansive green spaces, sandy beaches, cute cafes, and excellent restaurants abound.

Rio is famous for its marvelous nightlife, and you can find great parties all over the city any night of the week.

Rio’s Centro has plenty of hidden gems to explore, and not just on rainy days.

Italians have left an indelible mark on the culture of the city, nowhere more so than in Bixiga, São Paulo’s ‘Little Italy'

The history of Uruguay’s oldest town represents the history of the country, wedged between its much larger neighbors Argentina and Brazil.

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