South America Mountain Pictures

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Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

This huge South American country is famous for spectacular waterfalls, the glorious Andes mountain range, wine, tango and the captivating city of Buenos Aires.  

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

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Enjoy the picturesque views of southern Argentina from your very first days at the skiing or snowboarding school at this scenic resort.

The sacred Inca city, built high in the Andes and hidden for centuries, is now one of Peru’s most spectacular and popular tourist destinations. 

Admire the rock pools, cascades and foam streams at the base of this clifftop viewpoint at the end of a muddy road.

Delve into the island’s military past with a trip to the stone remains of a fortress on a grassy cliff.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Traverse the mountain wilderness of the Peruvian Andes to encounter the region’s stark beauty, untouched ruins and the ancient traditions of indigenous communities.

This landlocked South American country is a destination of remarkable geographical diversity and varied wildlife, as well as fascinating colonial heritage and indigenous cultures.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

This popular fishing and diving spot is surrounded by green hills, a chapel and fort ruins.

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.

View the remarkable rock formations and watch fascinating nesting turtles in this surfer’s playground with some of the country’s best waves.

Home to the ruins of a striking temple, this quaint village has changed little since it was inhabited by the Inca centuries ago. 

Home to the ruins of a striking temple, this quaint village has changed little since it was inhabited by the Inca centuries ago. 

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

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.

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.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

Swim in the glorious rock pool of this picturesque stretch of sand that lies beneath a historic fort and a church.

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

The sacred Inca city, built high in the Andes and hidden for centuries, is now one of Peru’s most spectacular and popular tourist destinations.