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Best aquarium destinations in South America

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Rio de Janeiro
The heartbeat of Brazil's coast
8.1
AquaRio opened in 2016 in the port district of Gamboa. It is described as the largest marine aquarium in South America. About 4.5 million liters of salt water fill its 28 tanks across five floors. Nurse sharks and sand tiger sharks swim in the biggest ones.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the iconic sands of Copacabana Beach
  • ✝️ Stand before Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain
  • 🚠 Take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for breathtaking views
São Paulo
A vibrant mix of culture and cuisine
8.0
Hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks and rays glide past a shipwreck set in the biggest tank. That tank holds about 1 million liters of salt water. In all, the aquarium has more than 3 million liters and about 250 species. The Santos-Imigrantes metro station on Line 2 is a short walk away.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Admire street art at colorful Beco do Batman
  • 🌳 Relax in vast green Ibirapuera Park with museums
  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk vibrant Paulista Avenue, heart of São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Where Tango and Culture Thrive
8.1
Mundo Gea is a space inside the Ecoparque in Palermo with tanks that copy river and sea habitats. It holds freshwater and saltwater fish. The Ecoparque is a former zoo with its own small aquarium. A larger oceanarium, Mundo Marino, is a long day trip away at San Clemente del Tuyú.
Highlights:
  • 🎭 Tour the grand Teatro Colón and admire its opulence
  • 🎨 Stroll through colorful Caminito Street in La Boca
  • 💃 Watch a passionate tango performance in San Telmo
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