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Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

Visit a quaint 17th-century island fort, take a banana boat out on the ocean and fill up on tasty snacks from the stalls.

Hike along the circuits that meander through a reconstructed Inca complex and relish the views of the colorful desert mountains.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

Enjoy the view and delve through the intriguing history of the first of the 10 fortresses set up to defend the island.

Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

This Colombian region of rugged contours and diverse climates enthralls with its fascinating indigenous customs and its hearty local cuisine.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

Meander through rows of majestic trees, cacti and colorful flowers on the way to a tranquil, picturesque lake at the heart of these well-kept gardens.

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

In a city dominated by concrete and skyscrapers, these sophisticated gardens are the perfect place to get some fresh air and spot local wildlife. 

Trek through incredibly varied landscapes of snowcapped mountains, cloud forest and thick jungle in this remote region between the Andes and the Amazon basin.

Visit this country house in the foothills of Monserrate mountain to learn about famous liberator Simón Bolívar and discover artifacts relating to his life.

Created for a 19th-century international exhibition, this park is now a tranquil setting with an art museum, spacious grounds and an open theater.

Wander around the cells of a former prison to discover centuries-old artifacts that provide a glimpse into Colombian culture and history.

Explore deserts, mountain lakes, volcanoes, ski slopes and trekking routes in one of South America’s most varied and adventure-filled countries.

See an iguana that changes color when breeding, the largest mockingbird in the archipelago, turtles and waved albatross at this isolated island.

In a city dominated by concrete and skyscrapers, these sophisticated gardens are the perfect place to get some fresh air and spot local wildlife. 

Created for a 19th-century international exhibition, this park is now a tranquil setting with an art museum, spacious grounds and an open theater.