One of the most centrally located wineries in Cafayate, Bodega El Transito is a family-owned winery offering tours and tastings. Popular with visitors who don’t have a car or are short on time, this boutique winery provides quick and convenient tours and guided tastings. During a visit to this charming winery in Cafayate, sample malbec, cabernet sauvignon, torrontés, and other blends of these grapes.
Founded by Jesuit missionary Father Gustavo Le Paige, the R. P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum houses one of the region’s principal collections of pre-Colombian artifacts. With around 1,000 items on display, it provides insight into the history and cultural heritage of the Atacama Desert.
Set on 3 acres (1.2 hectares) of lush gardens in Campos do Jordão, Enchanted Forest Park is a fantasyland for young children, inspired by classic fairy-tales. Kids explore the gardens, step inside a giant doll-house, visit miniature houses belonging to well-known children's story characters, and let their imaginations run wild.
One of several zoos in or near the Brazilian megalopolis of São Paulo, the Guarulhos Zoo (Zoológico de Guarulhos) offers a welcome dose of nature and wildlife amid the urban sprawl. Free for all to visit, this zoo and nature park focuses on Brazilian flora and fauna, and its conservation efforts help to protect native species.
In the heart of Santiago's O'Higgins Park, Fantasilandia is a sprawling amusement park filled with a wide range of rides, from kid-friendly mini trains to thrilling roller coasters geared toward older kids and adults. The park also has loads of carnival-style games where you can test your dexterity and win prizes.
Among Santiago’s most recognized buildings, La Parroquia San Vicente Ferrer was on Chile’s 2,000 peso banknote for over a decade. Construction on the church and the adjacent convent that now houses the handicraft market began in 1809, and the well-preserved complex retains much of its original Spanish charm to this day. It still draws parishioners and visitors alike with its whitewashed exteriors, though many people just stop for a quick photo before heading to Los Dominicos Handicraft Village next door.
In the heart of Curitiba, Santos Andrade Square (Praça Santos Andrade) is a central hub for transportation, culture, and just hanging out. Brazil's first university—the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)—is right by the square, which means you're likely to run into students, as is the celebrated Guaira Theatre.
Home to its own private beach and less than an hour from downtown Natal, Manoa Park is a one-stop-shop for family entertainment. From ziplining and beach volleyball to water slides and boat cruises, there’s something for all ages here.
Simple but striking, with its sky-blue and white façade; the Our Lady of the Candelaria Church is one of Punta del Este’s prettiest landmarks. Dating back to the mid-20th century, the church is dedicated to the patron saint of Punta del Este and is the town’s principal catholic church.
Part museum, part archeological park, the Museo Pumapungo (Museo y Parque Arqueológico Pumapungo) holds the key to Cuenca’s diverse history. Dive into Ecuador’s rich cultural heritage at the comprehensive, three-floor ethnography museum, packed with artifacts. Afterwards, wander around the vast ruins of the ancient Inca city of Tumebamba, which include a palace, aqueduct, and gardens.
Chave-Mestra is an escape room experience that offers a variety of themed games and puzzles. Pick from a variety of thrilling, magical, or macabre themes, and spend part of an afternoon or evening solving riddles and puzzles that will allow you to escape a locked room.
Lake Steffen was named for geographer and explorer Hans Steffen, who was hired in the late 1800s to investigate the border dispute between Chile and Argentina. Covering an area of more than 1,450 acres (587 hectares), the glacial lake is a hidden gem fed by the Manso River and prized by fly fishers for its trout-filled waters.
Presided over by the candy-colored St. Nicholas Church, Plaza de San Nicolas is the beating heart of Barranquilla on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. As well as the neo-Gothic church, the square is home to neo-classical and colonial architecture and is frequented by street food vendors and performers.
The Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón (Church of Nercón) is one of the 16 Churches of Chiloé that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as a Chilean National Monument. This church stands out for its unique features, which include a sculpture of St. Michael with a demon at his feet, carved from a single piece of wood.
With its simple cream and white façade and unassuming central dome, the Malakoff Tower (Torre Malakoff) isn’t Recife’s most striking landmark, but it’s nonetheless an important historical monument. Built in the 19th century as an astronomic observatory and arsenal storage for the military, it’s now been converted into an exhibition space and public observatory.
A major draw of visiting the Amazonas region is the incredible variety of living creatures that are unique to the river and rainforest. Anyone who might be a bit hesitant to go trekking into the jungle to meet them in their natural habitat can get a peek at the Amazon Natural Science Museum (Museo De Ciencias Naturais Da Amazonia).
As the largest private butterfly park in Brazil, Borboletário Águias da Serra is home to thousands of butterflies that span 17 different species. The venue was designed to allow you to come into close contact with the butterflies, while also ensuring the protection of the winged insects.
Believed to be around 500 years old, Hyderabad’s Chilkur Balaji Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage spot dedicated to Sri Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. It’s often busy with Hindu devotees, who come here to pray for success with visa applications. Travelers interested in Indian spirituality may enjoy visiting, even if their own visa applications have already been successful.
One of the best places to pick up gifts and souvenirs in the quiet town of Puerto Iguazú, a base for exploring the Iguazú Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the Puerto Iguazú Arts and Crafts Market. The market specializes in traditional Guaraní crafts, including yerba mate bombillas, woven baskets, ceramics,aho-poi (embroidered linen), and jewelry.
The eclectic artworks of Montevideo-born artist Joaquim Torres-Garcia—Uruguay’s most prolific and influential modern artist—take center stage at the Torres García Museum (Museo Torres García). One of Montevideo’s most visited art museums, its vast collection features Garcia’s work, alongside temporary exhibitions from local contemporary artists.
A strip of black sand lapped by the frothing waves of the Pacific Ocean, Playa Hermosa is one of San Juan del Sur’s surfing hot spots. It's a little out of the way in Camino Ostional, which means you’ll often find it much less crowded than the other beaches in the center of town.
Plaza Independencia is San Miguel de Tucumán’s most important public square. It was named in celebration of Argentina’s declaration of independence, which took place at the Congress of Tucumán on July 9, 1816. Today, it remains a hub of activity and serves as a prime meeting point in the heart of downtown Tucumán.
An engaging, exciting indoor attraction, Chave-Mestra is an escape game in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre. Locked inside a themed room of your choice, you and your friends must solve puzzles and mysteries in order to free yourselves.
At the heart of Cachi, a small town hidden in the mountains of the Calchaquí Valley, Plaza 9 de Julio is the epicenter of community life. The tree-lined plaza is also the first stop for visitors to Cachi and home to the town’s two most important landmarks―Iglesia San José and the Cachi Archeological Museum (Museo Arqueológico de Cachi “Pío Pablo Díaz”).
In the heart of the south Chilean city, Concepcion Independence Square (Plaza de la Independencia) is at the core of Chilean history. It was here, on January 1, 1818, that Bernardo O’Higgins declared Chile’s independence from Spanish rule. The square is an unmissable stop on a tour of Concepcion.
Playa La Lisera (La Lisera Beach) is a tranquil oasis just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown Arica. This crescent-shaped beach is known for its calm waters and soft golden sands, which makes it an ideal destination to spend a laid-back day amidst the natural beauty of northern Chile’s coastline.
The focal point of the small port town of Salaverry on Peru’s north coast, Playa Salaverry boasts unique black sands and water ideal for wave-jumping. Consistent swell makes it an ideal place to try surfing for the first time or hone your skills, while the hill behind it is a popular place to go sandboarding at sunset.
Off the southern coast of Belize, Glover's Reef is a partially submerged atoll (a ring-shaped island encircling a lagoon) that’s part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Travelers explore the rich biodiversity by diving, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Situated away from busier diving hubs such as Ambergris Caye, Glover's Reef is the least visited of the atolls, making for ideal diving conditions
Situated in the heart of Guanacaste Province next to Rincon de La Vieja National Park, Vida Aventura Nature Park offers a heady mix of adventure in a large private reserve. Travelers can easily spend an entire day here ziplining, walking nature trails, riding horses—and then wind with mud bath treatment or dips in the hot springs.
With its striking red-and-white facade that looks out over Plaza Independencia, the Museo Casa Padilla is one of San Miguel de Tucumán’s most notable 19th-century buildings. Inside, visitors can both admire a traditional colonial home and browse an impressive collection of European and Asian paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and antique furnishings.
