Best theme park destinations in South America
Best theme park destinations in South America
South America’s Top Theme Parks and Entertainment Hubs
South America has a much smaller selection of theme park than the Northern part of the Americas, but there are some great ones that are definitely worth visiting. Beto Carrero World in Brazil ranks among the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, combining rides with a safari park and a notable collection of attractions built over several decades. Neighbouring countries add smaller, more city-based parks further south.
The destinations on this list range from large-scale parks combining multiple attraction types within a single site to smaller urban parks built around more modest, family-oriented rides. Both reflect a steadily growing regional industry.
Booking tickets directly through official channels is highly recommended. Arriving early in the day also tends to mean shorter waiting times for the most popular rides.
Lists by region
City in Brazil
Fortaleza
Brazil's Vibrant Coastal Playground
Riders feel the wind rush past on Insano, a 41 metre waterslide that drops at a 70 degree angle. They reach 100 kilometres per hour in 5 seconds. Beach Park began in 1985 as a seaside restaurant in Porto das Dunas. The water park opened in 1989 in Aquiraz, near Fortaleza.
City in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Where Tango and Culture Thrive
Parque de la Costa has more than 30 attractions on 14 hectares in Tigre, beside the Luján River. Its Boomerang coaster reaches 75 kilometres per hour. El Faro, a 35 metre tower, shows the park and the Paraná Delta from above. The Tren de la Costa, a tourist light rail line, stops at the park.
City in Brazil
São Paulo
A vibrant mix of culture and cuisine
The make-believe country at Hopi Hari has its own language, called hopês, based mainly on Portuguese. The park is in Vinhedo, about 72 kilometres from São Paulo. Montezum, a wooden coaster, reaches 103 kilometres per hour. The park opened in 1999 and runs Thursday to Sunday and on holidays.
Theme Park in Brazil
Beto Carrero World
Vibrant rides and thrilling adventures
Covering about 14 square kilometres, this park is more than 18 times the size of Hopi Hari. It opened in 1991 in Penha on the coast of Santa Catarina. Big Drop, a 93 metre tower, reaches 120 kilometres per hour. FireWhip is a 40 metre coaster. A Nerf themed area opened in 2023.
City in Brazil
Gramado
Brazil’s Alpine Escape in the South
At about 850 metres in the Serra Gaúcha, the town has cool mountain air. Snowland opened in 2013 and keeps its snow mountain at minus 3 to minus 5 degrees Celsius. The mountain is 15 metres tall and has snow tubing. Mini Mundo is a theme park with a German and Oktoberfest feel.
Country
Colombia
Where diverse landscapes meet culture
Parque del Café opened in 1995 as a coffee museum near Montenegro. Rides came later because younger visitors were not returning. La Broca, a coaster 1,050 metres long, is the longest in Colombia. An 18 metre lookout tower is made of guadua bamboo. Gondola lifts link the museum and the rides.
City in Chile
Santiago
A vibrant city between mountains
Fantasilandia is set to close in Parque O'Higgins in summer 2027, after almost 50 years there. Raptor, a looping coaster with hanging seats, is among its rides. The rides then move to San Bernardo. A water park there is due in late December 2026 and the rides in December 2027.
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