Things to do in Andes

Activities, attractions and tours

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Mendoza Wine Region which includes a house, tranquil scenes and land animals
Mendoza Wine Region featuring signage
Mendoza Wine Region showing a house and interior views
Mendoza Wine Region which includes outdoor art

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1. Torres del Paine National Park

Among the most unspoiled parts of the Earth, the Torres del Paine National Park stuns visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty. Glaciers, snowy mountains, brilliant blue lakes and a plethora of exceptional wildlife can all be found within its boundaries. Trek along hiking trails and revel in the natural grandeur of its iconic granite pillars.
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Torres del Paine National Park featuring snow, a lake or waterhole and mountains

2. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Aguas Calientes sits below Machu Picchu and is the last train stop before the sacred Inca city. The small town lies in a deep valley enclosed by mountains and forests. With restaurants, thermal baths, hiking trails and a market, Aguas Calientes is more than just a gateway to the ancient ruins. It is worth spending a day or two here before going onto Machu Picchu.
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Cusco which includes street scenes and cafe lifestyle

3. Costanera Center

Take a break from Santiago’s historic attractions and urban parks to enjoy some retail therapy at the Costanera Center. This commercial and business center is home to a modern shopping mall with floor upon floor of independent stores and internationally famous brands. The complex also encompasses four skyscrapers occupied by hotels and offices, including the sparkling 984-foot (300-meter) tall Gran Torre Santiago, one of the highest structures in South America.
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Costanera Center featuring a bridge and a city

4. Plaza de Armas

Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink.
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Plaza de Armas featuring a church or cathedral and a garden

5. Salar de Uyuni

Drive out onto the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flats in the world. Vast plains of ethereal beauty stretch out as far as the eye can see and surreal geological formations seem to grow out of the ground. Come here during the rainy season to see the entire landscape covered in a thin layer of water that becomes a reflective surface.
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Step into an alien landscape where salt flats stretch for thousands of miles and rainfall turns the ground into a gigantic mirror.

What to do in Andes

Popular places to visit

Torres del Paine National Park featuring snow, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Torres del Paine National Park

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

Torres del Paine National Park
Cusco which includes street scenes and cafe lifestyle

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Known for its thermal baths, trekking routes and beautiful scenery, this deep valley village is an attractive stopover for those waiting to climb up to Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Costanera Center featuring a bridge and a city

Costanera Center

Discover hundreds of retail outlets, cafés and restaurants, and see one of South America’s tallest buildings at this modern retail and business center.

Costanera Center
Plaza de Armas featuring a church or cathedral and a garden

Plaza de Armas

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Coffee Park

Coffee Park

Bring the kids to Coffee Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Montenegro. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the coffeehouses.

Coffee Park
Salar de Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni

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

Salar de Uyuni
Santafé Mall

Santafé Mall

During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Santafé Mall
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Waikiki Beach
Lake Titicaca which includes general coastal views

Lake Titicaca

Sacred temples and pre-Incan ruins, highland cultures and fascinating floating islands await at the world’s highest navigable body of water.

Lake Titicaca

Areas of Andes

El Castillo Museum which includes heritage architecture and a castle

El Poblado

Travelers love El Poblado for its popular shops, and you can see more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Golden Mile and Lleras Park.

El Poblado
Miraflores featuring a sunset, general coastal views and landscape views

Miraflores

Miraflores is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

Miraflores
La Merced Church which includes a city

Cusco Historic Center

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A noteworthy feature of Cusco Historic Center is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Plaza de Armas and Museo de Arte Popular.

Cusco Historic Center
Providencia featuring cycling, a sporting event and street scenes

Providencia

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Providencia. Top attractions like Costanera Center and Gran Torre Santiago are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Pedro de Valdivia Station or Los Leones Station to see more of the city.

Providencia
Rock of Guatape which includes mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a house

Laureles

Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Second Laureles Park and Unicentro Shopping Center while in the area.

Laureles
Views from Chapinero Neighborhood in Bogotá: Also known as the Red Brick city. #LifeatExpedia

Chapinero

Travelers come to Chapinero for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lourdes Square and Lourdes Park while you're in town.

Chapinero