Popular Destinations

These cities in South America are popular because in many cases they are points of entry, capital cities, and/or distinctive for particular attractions. Each has its own charm and ambiance, and all are, of course, well worth visiting.

Spectacular South America boasts so many marvels of landscape, wildlife, and natural wonders that it's hard to narrow the list to only these attractions... but these are a good starting point.

Brazil is a country of great natural beauty, and is home to a people of great ethnic and cultural diversity whose heritage is expressed in vibrant art, historical cities, and bustling urban centers. Here are some of the main reasons to visit Brazil.

The cities mentioned on this list are South America's largest, either by size, population or both. It's not surprising that Brazil, South America's largest country has five cities listed. Not all cities are tourist destinations, but each has its own attractions, history and sightseeing oppourtunities.

These are the photo gallery pages that were most viewed by visitors to this site. They may or may not reflect actual travel to and around South America, but do show interest in the various countries and theit most popular scenic or achaeological attractions.

These are the pages that were most viewed by visitors to this site. They may or may not reflect actual travel to and around South America, but do show interest in the various countries and cities.

The Pantanal is a huge wilderness region of swamps and marshes - wetlands created by the seasonal flooding of the river Paraguai and its many tributaries. Though it extends into the border areas of Bolivia and Paraguay, the bulk of the area is in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul.

The great natural wonders in South America

The best non-Inca ruins in South America