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Best must-see destinations in South America

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Buenos Aires
Where Tango and Culture Thrive
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Recoleta Cemetery holds the elaborate mausoleum of Eva Peron among rows of ornate marble tombs. Narrow stone pathways wind between statues and family crypts built over two centuries. Visitors can wander the grounds much like a small outdoor museum. The colourful houses of La Boca sit a short taxi ride across town.
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
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Rio's Sambadrome fills each year with elaborate floats and dancers during Carnival parades. Samba schools compete for the top prize after months of preparation. Visitors can also gather on Copacabana Beach for massive fireworks each New Year's Eve. Christ the Redeemer watches over both celebrations from Corcovado Mountain.
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
Machu Picchu
Lost Inca city among clouds
Inca builders constructed Machu Picchu high in the Andes during the 15th century without the use of mortar. The site remained largely unknown outside Peru until explorer Hiram Bingham publicised it in 1911. Visitors can hike the Inca Trail or take a train up through the valley. Llamas graze freely among the terraced stone ruins.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the ancient Inca temples and ceremonial sites
  • 🥾 Climb Huayna Picchu for panoramic mountain views
  • 🌅 Watch sunrise from the iconic Guardian’s House viewpoint
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