South America Bird, Military, Religious + Waterfall Pictures

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Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

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.

Home to architectural masterpieces, national monuments and port buildings, this lively square marks the heart of Valparaíso’s historic center.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Admire the cycle of frescos portraying the life of St. Francis of Assisi in one of the city’s most impressive churches.

Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

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

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

The heart of Chile attracts those eager to ski and hike in the snowcapped Andes, explore rocky river canyons and relax on golden sandy beaches.

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

Delight in the views of Plaza San Martín from the bell tower of the oldest church in continuous service in Argentina.

Marvel at the scores of pink flamingos and other birds that manage to live next to this remarkable lagoon in the salt desert.

Get a close look at the traditional clay and straw huts, pretty church and geysers in this quiet rural area.

Home to architectural masterpieces, national monuments and port buildings, this lively square marks the heart of Valparaíso’s historic center.

Home to colonial mansions, tree-lined squares and national parks, this remote Chilean city is also a gateway to the fascinating Tierra del Fuego. 

Home to colonial mansions, tree-lined squares and national parks, this remote Chilean city is also a gateway to the fascinating Tierra del Fuego.