Top Central & South America Arts & Design - page 4

Dive deep into the history of Cartagena's Walled City with Part I of an offline audio tour. Downloaded straight onto your smartphone, this self-guided experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to sightsee at their own pace. Through immersive audio commentary, you’ll travel hundreds of years into the past to the days of colonial Colombia. Highlights include la Serrezuela, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Discover the colors, culture, and culinary treats of the Getsemani neighborhood on a private tour in Cartagena. Putting an emphasis on muralism and graffiti, your guide will explain how local culture and history are expressed through the area's vibrant street art. Along the way, stop for a classic local snack. At any point, you’re free to pause the tour to ask questions or take photos.

Learn about the life of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, with a visit to this museum, owned and operated by some of his family members. You'll see all sorts of artifacts, from armored vehicles to furniture with built-in hiding areas, as you learn about his life and hear one perspective about his impact on the people of Medellin from a bilingual guide.

Take a 3-hour private walking tour on Paulista ave. to unveil the hidden history of the most famous avenue in Brazil. This fascinating place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also for its rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing. It's not just an avenue, it’s part of the Brazilian history for all it has been in the last 130 years. It is home to outstanding sites and happenings serving as ground for work, study, entertainment, demonstrations, leisure, theaters, shopping, important old palaces, marathon, gay parade, history, culture, gastronomy drawing millions of people along the year. Get back into the past by the time when the area was a forest, and get you to understand the importance of the coffee for Brazilian socio-economic development and what Paulista had to do with it. Learn about the late Brazilian industrialization process that was closely related to Paulista.

Combine visits to the National Library (Biblioteca Nacional) and the National Theater (Teatro Nacional) on this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about the history of each building and the role they have played in Rio's vibrant cultural heritage. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this small-group arts and culture walking tour. Follow your local guide around Copacabana, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a hidden passageway, a cemetery, and murals outside a tunnel. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary.

Cycle far off the beaten path in Buenos Aires with a 4-hour bike tour of the city’s best graffiti and street art. Pedal through the backstreets and alleys of the historic San Telmo, La Boca, and Barracas neighborhoods, stopping to admire vibrant murals and explore the city’s evolution into one of the world’s urban art capitals at local design cooperatives and cafes.

Get a kaleidoscopic view of Lima on a small-group nighttime tour of the city’s Magic Water Circuit and Barranco district. Enjoy included hotel pickup before watching a colorful water display at what Guinness named the largest fountain complex in the world. Next, stroll along the bustling bohemian streets of Barranco as your guide provides illuminating commentary on the district's history, art, and landmarks, including the Bridge of Sighs.

Learn the insider stories underlying Rio de Janeiro’s UNESCO-listed architecture—and discover landmarks and highlights you’d miss if exploring alone—on this immersive walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of Rio’s downtown, and get ready to explore: You can look forward to visiting everything from churches and libraries to art museums and more, all while you learn about their architectural heritage and soak up the Carioca spirit.

Medellín is known for its flourishing street art scene—see it first hand on a 3-hour tour. Your bilingual guide will take you to view some of the city's best street art and graffiti while sharing stories about local artists along the way. Learn how Medellín has transformed into one of South America's coolest cities, and visit Comuna 13, a now-hip neighborhood that was once Medellín's most dangerous. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle en route.

The historic small town of Embu, located just outside São Paulo, is nicknamed the Brazilian City of Art thanks to its diverse galleries, studios, and street art. If you’re an art enthusiast, this private tour gives you the chance to explore an art scene more diverse than just about anywhere else in Brazil and take home unique pieces of original Brazilian art.

Explore Bogota’s street art scene on this private guided tour with a local. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like La Candelaria, Parque de los Periodistas, Chorro de Quevado, and 26th Avenue. Learn about the imagery from an informative guide and capture memorable photos of murals, graffiti, and other types of creative street art.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.

Discover the lasting legacy of the Belle Epoque era in Buenos Aires on this 3-hour small-group tour. Explore Buenos Aires’ atmospheric neighborhoods, learn more about the city’s different architectural styles, and admire the most beautiful palaces. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

There is no other place like Comuna 13, it captures how a transformation is possible by connecting communities. In this tour we will take in amazing views over Medellin, see unique street art graffiti and street rap.

Join us on this historically chronological tour about "urban art" in Buenos Aires. While all of its development will be done in the City through visits to different neighbourhoods, you will also see how this type of art has evolved from "vandalism" to an added value, aesthetically speaking, in the most trendy venues of the city. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.

Explore the landmarks, resorts, and culture of Chile’s central coast on a full-day, small-group tour from Santiago to Isla Negra, San Alfonso del Mar, and Pomaire. Follow in the footsteps of poet Pablo Neruda, take in a glamorous seaside resort, and visit a small community that’s famed for its distinctive pottery. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off in centrally-located Santiago hotels, and is limited to eight participants for a small-group, personalized experience.

Discover how Buenos Aires earned its nickname as the ‘Paris of the South’ as your art historian guide whisks you on a private 3-hour tour of the city’s greatest art museums and galleries. Art lovers will be in their element as you take in highlights like the Museo Arte Moderno, MALBA, Museo de Bellas Artes or the Coleccion de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, then discover prominent local artists at some of Recoleta’s most exclusive art galleries.

Get to know the historic center of Quito in just a few short hours on this walking tour. See many of the highlights of the city, including Independence Square, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, the change of the presidential guard (Mondays only) and much more. A bilingual guide (speaking English and Spanish) ensures you can ask questions and understand the historical sights you are encountering.

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this walking tour that includes snacks. Explore Costa Rica’s capital alongside a guide who alleviates the hassle of navigating, and learn about the city’s history, architecture as you taste. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews.

During your Medellin vacation, don’t waste a moment waiting—save time waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Antioquia Museum (Museo de Antioquia), one of Colombia’s most important galleries. Choose a time slot to suit you and admire works by Fernando Botero at your own pace.

Explore Buenos Aires' major tourist attractions on this Buenos Aires bus tour that hits all of the highlights. Buenos Aires is full of opportunities for sightseeing, from important historical sights like the famous Teatro Colón, the Plaza de Mayo, the rosy-hued Casa Rosada, and the Plaza de la República to local neighborhoods. This informative city tour of Buenos Aires takes you through colorful La Boca, historic San Telmo, chic Recoleta, and verdant Palermo Woods. Make two stops at some of the most important Buenos Aires sights for photos and commentary from your guide.

Looking to experience a dose of Carnaval magic, even if you’re not visiting Rio de Janeiro during the annual festival? This tour offers the perfect introduction. Choose from several start times and travel via air-conditioned vehicle from Copacabana straight to one of the city’s top samba schools. You’ll meet dancers, try on costumes, discover floats, and enjoy a celebratory caipirinha cocktail. Then, learn insider tips during a hands-on samba lesson.

This 3-hour small group cycling tour is for travelers who want to see more of São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, in less time. The approximately 10-mile route includes museums, parks, architecture, neighborhoods, and plenty of time to stop for refreshments and photos. Explore the city's Japanese neighborhood, see the city's cathedral, and more.