South America Autumn, Castles & palaces, Peaceful, Shopping + Waterfall pictures

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Witness the breathtaking beauty of the region at the end of the world, where the rocky faces of the Andes mountains tower over glaciers, rivers and forests.

Watch as glacial water thunders through a canyon in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park before emptying out into a vast lake. 

View some of the most fascinating natural elements you will ever see in this salty desert landscape reminiscent of a sci-fi film.

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this historic city is the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and one of the most important sites in indigenous Peruvian culture.

Encounter a range of tropical vegetation and animals in the lush terrain of this area where you will find one of the world’s largest waterfalls.

Marvel at the dramatic granite columns of the Paine Towers, hike through diverse landscapes and go wildlife watching in this spectacular national park.  

The gateway to Argentina’s indigenous heartland, this northern city is also home to Spanish-era monuments, excellent museums and superb restaurants. 

Step into an alien landscape where salt flats stretch for thousands of miles and rainfall turns the ground into a gigantic mirror.

Marvel at the reds, pinks and yellows in the otherworldly terrain of this scenic town in the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca mountains.

The Sacred Valley’s central transportation hub, this lively town has a well-functioning tourist infrastructure and makes an ideal base for exploring the region. 

Vast glacial lakes, verdant pastures and the towering Andes Mountains dominate one of the world’s most breathtaking and sparsely populated landscapes.

Explore the cities and sub-tropical jungles of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina all from this tri-border city that shares its name with the famous Iguacu Falls.

Quench your thirst for adventure in this region of contrasts and natural beauty, which features golden beaches, high plateaus and arid desert landscapes.

Marvel at the contrasting landscapes of two lagoons set in a salt flat and framed by snow-capped mountain peaks and volcanoes. 

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

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

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

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

This was Lima’s first official palace when the city went under Spanish rule. Now, it holds government meetings and is home to the country’s president.

Experience fascinating ruins, bustling cities, magnificent landscapes, wild rivers and the Amazon jungle in the birthplace of the Inca Empire.

This was Lima’s first official palace when the city went under Spanish rule. Now, it holds government meetings and is home to the country’s president.

Marvel at some of Bolivia’s most awe-inspiring sights in this town surrounded by the country’s renowned salt-lined deserts of otherworldly beauty.

The distinctive mountain that towers over the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu has its own temple ruins and archeological sites.