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Most famous theater destinations in South America

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Buenos Aires
Where Tango and Culture Thrive
8.1
Teatro Colón opened on 25 May 1908 with Verdi's Aida. National Geographic has counted it among the ten best opera houses in the world. Leo Beranek's acoustic survey ranked it best for opera. The building closed for refurbishment in October 2006 and reopened on 24 May 2010.
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
Rio de Janeiro
The heartbeat of Brazil's coast
8.1
The Theatro Municipal opened on 14 July 1909 beside Cinelândia square. Its design follows Charles Garnier's Paris Opera. Eliseu Visconti painted the nave ceiling. European craftsmen made the stained glass and mosaic tiles. Today the theatre hosts ballet and classical music with the Petrobras and Brazilian Symphonic Orchestras.
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
Santiago
A vibrant city between mountains
7.4
Verdi's Ernani opened the Teatro Municipal on September 17, 1857. A fire in 1870 nearly destroyed it and it reopened in 1873. Claudio Brunet des Baines designed the neoclassical exterior. The theatre is the main opera house of Chile and home to the National Opera and the Santiago Ballet.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Stroll through the colorful alleys of Barrio Bellavista and enjoy local art
  • ⛪ Explore the historic Plaza de Armas and its stunning cathedral
  • 🚠 Ride the cable car up Cerro San Cristóbal for sweeping city views
São Paulo
A vibrant mix of culture and cuisine
8.0
The Week of Modern Art, held in this theatre from 11 to 18 February 1922, helped launch Brazilian Modernism. The building opened on 12 September 1911 with 1,523 seats. Ramos de Azevedo designed it with Italian architects Cláudio and Domiziano Rossi. The São Paulo Municipal Symphonic Orchestra is in residence.
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
Montevideo
Chill vibes on the Río de la Plata
7.2
Teatro Solís opened in 1856. It is named after Juan Díaz de Solís, the first European explorer to land in present day Uruguay. Italian architect Carlo Zucchi designed the building. A major reconstruction finished in 2004 and added two columns by Philippe Starck. The hall holds about 1,500 people.
Highlights:
  • 🏙️ Visit the iconic Palacio Salvo and nearby plazas
  • 🍽️ Taste local flavors at Mercado del Puerto market
  • 🌅 Stroll along the scenic Rambla by the waterfront
Bogotá
Vibrant Culture in the Andean Highlands
7.1
Actress Fanny Mickey and playwright Ramiro Osorio founded the Ibero American Theater Festival in 1988 for the city's 450th anniversary. It runs every other year for 17 days. Companies from five continents perform in theatre halls and on city streets. Organisers call it one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Stroll through historic La Candelaria neighborhood
  • 🏛️ Explore the Museo del Oro with pre-Hispanic gold
  • ⛰️ Take in panoramic city views from Mount Monserrate
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