10 Amazing Cities in South America you need to visit

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South America, is one of the most diverse and interesting continents in cultural aspects. I am sure that after seeing the video you will love to include these cities in your bucket list.😄

Cuzco

The beautiful city of Cusco is the main tourist destination in Peru. Its important architectural heritage, witness to its importance as the capital of the Inca empire and as an important plaza of the Viceroyalty of Peru, attracts tourists from all over the world every year.

Machu Picchu is located only 130 kilometers from Cusco, so Cusco is the ideal place from which to start contemplating the mysterious ruins.

San Salvador de Bahia

Salvador de Bahia is a fascinating city with crystalline beaches, valuable historical remains, and a fascinating network of diverse cultures that serve as the setting for the enormous list of tourist attractions.

It was the capital of Brazil in colonial times. And its unique cultural diversity is expressed in the mixture of Amerindian, European, and African traditions, which are reflected in its gastronomy, folklore, and its craft production.

Rio de Janeiro

Known internationally for its cultural icons and landscapes, such as the Sugar Loaf, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and its beautiful Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Rio de Janeiro is a tourist destination you cannot miss.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is one of the largest metropolises in South America and as such is a tourist destination of great interest. Walking through Buenos Aires is coming face to face with a rich history and a great wealth of monuments.

Its great European influence makes this city a unique destination in South America, and it is not for nothing that it is known as the Paris of America.

Montevideo

Considered a hidden treasure in South America, the Uruguayan capital attracts more and more tourists. Montevideo has quiet beaches, good weather, plenty of mates and few people.

It has the longest carnival in the world, which lasts a month and a half in the streets, keeping its culture alive with "Murgas", tango, and gaucho-style horsemen. While in the city center you will find excellent cuts of meat and its famous Tannat wine.

Santiago de Chile

Santiago de Chile is the capital and main city of Chile, a city with an environment that mixes history and modernity. It is surrounded by two mountain ranges, which make it a unique city in the world.

It has a great cultural legacy that is manifested in the number of historic buildings, such as the Palacio de La Moneda, the former National Congress and the Palacio de la Real Audiencia, but it is also a modern and thriving city.

Valparaíso

Valparaiso is one of those magical places that you have to go to, at least once in your life. A city that combines beaches, exquisite marine gastronomy, colorful hills, and, above all, a rich cultural tradition.

Valparaíso is a colorful place, where the houses are painted with murals thanks to the painting of the boats since it is a port city.

Quito

The beautiful city of Quito has the largest and most well-preserved historic center of all the historic centers of the American countries.

Quito stands out for the natural friendliness of the people, the extraordinary climate, the great restaurants, the infrastructure, and top-quality service. It is surrounded by the Andes mountains, and the views are incredible.

Cartagena

Traveling to Cartagena is meeting with historical places such as the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, the Church of San Pedro Claver, the Plaza de la Aduana, and its beautiful historic center.

But in addition, its coasts bathed by the water of the Caribbean Sea, make Cartagena an outstanding destination for tourists, a different and unique travel experience.    

La Paz

Known as the world's highest altitude capital, La Paz is a destination like few others in the world.

Its location in a deep canyon that gives fantastic urban views from the lookout points, being able to tour the city on the world's longest cable car network, or its nearby snow-capped peaks together with its cultural traditions make La Paz a unique city.