WONDERS OF LATIN AMERICA | Most Amazing Places in Latin America | 4K Travel Guide

WONDERS OF LATIN AMERICA | Most Amazing Places in Latin America | 4K Travel Guide

Latin America.
Land of lost civilizations, land of rainforests, land 
of volcanoes and millenary traditions. The sun illuminates pyramids covered by jungle.
Endless waterfalls cascade from dizzying heights. Colonial cities pulse to the 
rhythm of traditional dances. Welcome to Latin America. Welcome to a continent 
suspended between two oceans. Latin America comprises all American 
countries colonized by Spain,   Portugal, and France, starting from 
Mexico and ending with Argentina. It was born from the fusion between 
pre-Columbian peoples like the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas, with European conquistadors and African 
populations, who arrived during the slave trade. This mixing has created hybrid societies, 
united by Catholic faith and languages derived from Latin, which today 
host over 650 million inhabitants, distributed across 33 independent countries.
An immense territory that encompasses every type of climate and landscape: from 
Mexican deserts to Amazonian forests, from Patagonian glaciers to Andean highlands.
Each nation safeguards unique natural wonders, shaped by millennia of 
geological and cultural history. Let’s therefore discover the most incredible 
and iconic places of this territory. Atacama Desert, Chile
In the heart of northern Chile, extends the most arid desert on the planet. Here, there are some weather stations 
that have never recorded a drop of rain. Salt plains shine under the Andean 
sun, creating mirages on the horizon, while smoking geysers erupt boiling steam at 
over 13,123 feet, or 4,000 meters of altitude. The night transforms this landscape 
into a natural observatory,   with astronomers from all over the world 
coming to study stars invisible elsewhere. Underground minerals, instead, tint the 
lagoons shocking pink and emerald green,   attracting flocks of flamingos, who 
migrate through valleys that seem Martian. Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Six hundred kilometers, or 373 miles, off the coast of Ecuador,   thirteen volcanic islands float on the ocean, 
like a natural laboratory under the open sky. Giant tortoises walk slowly 
among cacti tall as trees,   while marine iguanas dive into icy 
waters, to graze algae on rocky seabeds. Each island of this archipelago 
has developed its own species. There are finches with different beaks,   cormorants that have lost the ability to 
fly, sea lions that play with tourists. Darwin observed here that diversity 
that would revolutionize modern biology, discovering how life adapts and transforms. Patagonia, Argentina/Chile
At the southern extremity of the continent, incessant winds shape infinite steppes, 
where guanacos run free, under immense skies. Glaciers from the Andes 
Cordillera descend to the sea,   creating deep fjords and cobalt blue 
icebergs, that float toward the ocean. The granite towers of Torres del Paine, 
instead, rise like natural cathedrals, while condors glide above valleys, where 
traditional sheep farming is still practiced. Here, silence has a particular quality, and 
is interrupted only by wind that recalls stories of explorers and gauchos, 
who challenged this borderland. Machu Picchu, Peru
At 7,874 feet, or 2,400 meters of altitude, agricultural terraces 
cling to vertiginous slopes in the Peruvian Andes, witnessing Inca engineering that 
challenged and conquered gravity. This citadel remained hidden for 
four centuries in the misty forest,   until it was brought to world light in 1911. Archaeologists still continue today 
to decipher how the Incas transported   perfectly fitted granite blocks, 
without using mortar or wheels. The temples are also astronomically aligned, 
and after each dawn the mist slowly dissolves, revealing marvelous panoramas, 
that get lost among the peaks. Tatacoa Desert, Colombia
A red and gray clay desert extends in Colombia’s heart, created by 
the Eastern Cordillera shadow of the Andes,   which blocks clouds and prevents precipitation. Cacti and succulent plants 
grow in valleys carved by   erosion, where rivers once flowed that fed 
tropical forests, millions of years ago. Erosion has carved labyrinths of canyons and 
clay pinnacles that from above look like the wrinkles of a giant, creating a true lunar 
landscape in the heart of South America. Marine fossils also emerge from desert terrain,   remembering that this region was 
covered by ocean, before the Andes rose. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The largest salt flat on the planet extends for over 10,000 square 
kilometers, or 3,861 square miles, in the Bolivian highlands, at 11,811 
feet, or 3,600 meters of altitude. During the dry season, salt crystals form 
geometric polygons, that create a white landscape, without visible reference points on the horizon.
With the arrival of rains, a thin film of water transforms the salar into a perfect 
mirror, that reflects the Bolivian sky. Under this salt crust hides one of 
the world’s largest lithium reserves,   which is the element that powers the 
batteries of the technological future. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Six million people live between granite mountains and Atlantic Ocean, creating 
one of the most scenic cities in the world. Christ the Redeemer watches from atop Corcovado,   over a metropolis that climbs the hills, and where 
the rhythms of samba and bossa nova are born. The beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, 
instead, become natural stages,   where Brazilians of every social class meet, 
to warm themselves under the same tropical sun. During Carnival, millions of 
people invade the streets,   transforming Rio into an open-air theater, 
that pulses to the rhythm of samba schools. Cartagena, Colombia
16th-century Spanish colonial walls still surround today the historic 
center of this Caribbean city, facing the sea. Colored wooden balconies overlook stone streets, 
animated by the coming and going of tourists. Behind the historic center rises 
the modern skyline of Bocagrande, with skyscrapers and luxury hotels that 
contrast with the colonial architecture. The historic walls serve as a 
visual boundary between two eras,   separating ancient charm from the 
city’s contemporary ambitions. Amazon Rainforest, Multiple States
A green mantle crosses nine South American countries, pumping 
oxygen into Earth’s atmosphere,   through six million square kilometers of 
vegetation, or 2,3 million square miles. The Amazon River flows for over 6,000 
kilometers, or 3,728 miles, transporting sediments from the Andes to the Atlantic, while 
the canopy hides stratified ecosystems, which reach up to 197 feet, or 60 meters, in height.
In the forest depths live indigenous peoples, who know medicinal properties of plants 
still unknown to Western science. Each hectare hosts more tree species 
than those present in entire continents,   with jaguars hunting, and thousands 
of birds moving among the trees, creating a unique mix of sounds in the world. Iguazú Falls, Argentina/Brazil
Over two hundred waterfalls precipitate in the subtropical forest, at 
the border between Argentina and Brazil, creating a roar audible from kilometers away. The Iguazú River divides on a front of 
almost three kilometers, or 1.86 miles, generating permanent mist, that 
keeps the surrounding forest lush. The Devil’s Throat, which 
is the most scenic point,   swallows 1,800 cubic meters, or 63,566 
cubic feet, of water per second, while rainbows are constantly created, 
in the haze created by the falls. Hummingbirds and tropical butterflies 
fly among suspended walkways,   that allow visitors to walk above 
torrents, headed toward the precipice. Old Havana, Cuba
Five centuries of history accumulate among the cobblestone 
streets of the Cuban capital, where Spanish   colonial palaces show facades faded by time.
American cars from the fifties travel the Malecón, the waterfront where Habaneros, or residents, 
meet every evening to fish and socialize. In historic venues, couples of 
all ages dance salsa until dawn. In the alleyways of the historic center, instead,   children play soccer telling 
the true essence of this city. Colonial houses hide internal courtyards, 
where notes of son and rumba resonate, which are the rhythms that conquered 
the world starting from this island. Chichen Itzá, Mexico
The pyramid of Kukulcán dominates one of the most important Mayan cities,   where astronomy and architecture fused into 
mathematically impeccable constructions. During equinoxes, the pyramid’s shadow creates 
the illusion of a serpent descending along the   staircase, demonstrating the incredible 
astronomical knowledge of the Maya. The ball court, instead, is the 
largest in pre-Columbian America,   and preserves stone rings through 
which the rubber ball had to pass. The observatory called El Caracol allowed 
priest-astronomers to follow Venus’s movements, with precision that still impresses today. Andes, Multiple States
The world’s longest mountain range crosses seven South American countries,   for over 7,000 kilometers, or 4,350 
miles, from Colombia to Chile. From Pacific coasts to glaciers that 
go beyond 19,685 feet, or 6,000 meters, the Andes create climatic barriers that 
isolate completely different ecosystems. Indigenous populations cultivate 
on agricultural terraces,   growing thousands of potato varieties 
even at this incredible altitude. Active volcanoes continue to shape the 
landscape, with condors gliding above   valleys where rivers are born, that 
feed both the Atlantic and Pacific. Tikal, Guatemala
Mayan pyramids rise up to 213 feet, or 65 meters, in the Petén jungle, surpassing the 
forest canopy that has hidden them for millennia. Tikal controlled trade routes that connected 
the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean, becoming one of the most powerful 
city-states in the Mayan world. Jaguars and monkeys inhabit a reserve where 
temples and palaces emerge from tropical   vegetation, in an area as large as Milan.
There are also toucans and parrots, that fill the air with calls, while mist rises from temples 
that once housed tens of thousands of inhabitants. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Thirteen million porteños live in a metropolis born from late 
19th-century European immigration, where   more than forty different languages are spoken.
Tango is born in popular neighborhoods like San Telmo and La Boca, evolving from brothel music 
to world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO. The city’s architecture reflects 
its cosmopolitan origins,   with elegant French-style palaces 
alternating with art deco buildings and the characteristic colorful houses of 
Caminito, creating a unique urban landscape. There are also numerous parks, such as Palermo, 
where families and young people gather for “mate”, which is the social ritual of shared tea, that has 
united generations of Argentines for centuries. Blue Hole, Belize
A perfectly circular underwater crater opens in Belize’s coral 
reef, plunging 407 feet, or 124 meters, into the turquoise Caribbean waters.
Jacques Cousteau called it one of the planet’s most spectacular diving sites, after 
exploring it in 1971 with his ship Calypso. The Blue Hole’s vertical walls preserve 
stalactites formed 15,000 years ago,   when this was an emerged cave, 
before sea level rise submerged it. Gray sharks and hammerhead sharks now swim 
in the depths of this natural abyss, which measures 984 feet, or 300 meters, in diameter, 
and attracts divers from all over the world. Angel Falls, Venezuela
From Auyán-tepuí precipitates the world’s highest waterfall, with 
an uninterrupted drop of 3,212 feet, or 979 meters, that pulverizes water 
before it can touch the ground. Jimmy Angel was an American pilot, and 
he discovered this waterfall in 1933, during a reconnaissance flight over the 
Venezuelan Gran Sabana, giving it his own name. The waterfall forms from the waters of 
the Kerep River, which flow on the tepui’s   summit, which is a tabular sandstone 
mountain, about two billion years old. During the dry season, water completely 
evaporates before reaching the bottom, creating mist that rises 
from the rainforest below. Pantanal, Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay The planet’s largest floodable plain 
extends for 195,000 square kilometers, or 75,289 square miles, among Brazil, 
Bolivia, and Paraguay, hosting South America’s largest concentration of wildlife.
During the rainy season, rivers overflow, flooding prairies that become natural habitats 
for fish, reptiles, and aquatic birds. Jaguars, yacaré caimans, and anacondas share this 
ecosystem, where 650 bird species live, and the world’s largest population of “hyacinth macaws.”
Local ranchers manage extensive ranches, practicing sustainable livestock farming, that has 
coexisted with wildlife for over three centuries. Mexico City, Mexico
Twenty-two million people inhabit a valley located at 7,349 
feet, or 2,240 meters of altitude, built over the dried lake where Tenochtitlan, 
the old Aztec empire capital, stood. Mexico City arose on this valley, and 
precisely for this reason the city   sinks 40 centimeters, or 16 inches, per year.
The cause is pumping water from underground aquifers, which creates structural problems 
for colonial buildings in the historic center. The Zócalo, one of the world’s largest squares, 
hosts thousands of people daily who cross the 57,000 square meters, or 613,542 square feet, 
between the Cathedral and National Palace. The canals of the Xochimilco neighborhood, 
instead, still preserve ancient Aztec waterways, with colorful boats navigating 
among artificial islands. Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Twenty-one volcanic islands emerge from the Atlantic Ocean 350 kilometers, 
or 217 miles, from the Brazilian coast, forming an ecological sanctuary, where tourist 
access is limited to 420 people per day. The archipelago became UNESCO World Heritage 
in 2001 for its unique marine biodiversity, which includes tropical fish species 
and seabirds, that nest only here. Crystal-clear waters reach visibility 
up to 164 feet, or 50 meters deep, allowing observation of spinner dolphins, that 
perform acrobatic jumps in protected bays. Praia do Sancho is regularly classified 
among the world’s most beautiful beaches,   and is accessible only through a ladder, 
embedded in a crack of the volcanic cliff. Cocora Valley, Colombia
Wax palms up to 197 feet, or 60 meters tall, grow isolated in Colombian Andean 
meadows, creating a unique landscape in the world. These palms are Colombia’s national 
tree, and can live over 200 years, growing slowly in humid valleys, at 
7,874 feet, or 2,400 meters of altitude. The valley is part of the Coffee Biosphere 
Reserve, where one of the planet’s best   coffees is cultivated, all in family plantations.
Hummingbirds and quetzals fly among the palms, while cows graze in green meadows, surrounded 
by mountains covered with cloud forest. Colca Canyon, Peru The Colca River has carved for 
millions of years a gorge 13,650 feet, or 4,160 meters deep, in the Peruvian Andes, 
creating the world’s second deepest canyon. Andean condors with three-meter, or 10-foot 
wingspan glide on thermal currents, that rise from the canyon depths, offering flight 
shows observable from accessible viewpoints. Local indigenous communities cultivate 
agricultural terraces built over a   thousand years ago, maintaining ancient 
techniques to produce quinoa and potatoes, at 12,467 feet, or 3,800 meters of altitude. Moreover, small traditional villages cling to 
the canyon slopes, where inhabitants preserve customs and the Quechua language, which 
is the ancient language of the Incas. Lake Titicaca, Peru/Bolivia
The world’s highest navigable lake is located at 12,507 feet, or 
3,812 meters, between Peru and Bolivia, extending for 8,300 square kilometers, 
or 3,205 square miles, in the Andes. The Uros communities live on floating 
islands, built entirely with marsh reeds, and it’s a tradition they’ve 
maintained for over 500 years. With these reeds they also build boats,   that still cross today the lake 
waters, following old trade routes. The Island of the Sun, instead, hosts 
ruins that according to Inca mythology were the birthplace of the Sun god, while local 
fishermen catch trout in the lake’s icy waters. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A colonial city of 70,000 inhabitants climbs the hills of the Mexican Bajío, preserving 
16th-century architectures practically intact. The “Parroquia of San Miguel” dominates the 
historic center, with its pink Gothic towers, built by a local mason who was 
inspired by European postcards. American and European artists have 
transformed this city into a cultural center,   where art galleries and shops coexist 
with traditional Mexican markets. Colorful colonial houses also host 
artisan workshops, where ceramics,   textiles, and wrought iron objects are produced. Valparaiso, Chile
A port city climbs 45 hills facing the Pacific Ocean, connected by century-old 
funiculars, that still transport people today. House walls are covered with murals, that 
tell Chile’s social history, transforming   Valparaiso into an open-air art gallery.
The port, instead, receives container ships from Asia, while in the historic center 
poets and musicians perform in bohemian cafés. Colored houses descending toward the sea host 
fresh fish restaurants and small taverns, where sailors stop after months of navigation. Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil
White sand dunes alternate with crystal-clear freshwater lagoons, in a 
coastal desert of 1,500 square kilometers, or 579 square miles, in northern Brazil.
During the rainy season, water accumulates between dunes, creating thousands of temporary 
lagoons, where fish carried by floods swim. The constant wind continuously shapes 
the dunes, moving them up to 20 meters   per year and constantly changing the 
geography of this aquatic desert. Local fishing communities 
live in coastal villages, collecting seafood and practicing sustainable 
tourism, in this unique national park. Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Three volcanoes reflect in the waters of a lake formed 84,000 years ago, 
in a volcanic caldera in Guatemala’s heart. Twelve Mayan villages surround the lake shores, 
each specialized in different artisan traditions, passed down through generations.
Fishermen sail the lake with their traditional boats, catching fish in these 
waters over 984 feet, or 300 meters deep. The water temperature, moreover, remains 
constant at 20 degrees throughout the year,   thanks to underwater thermal waters 
that feed hot springs along the shores. Easter Island, Chile
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers, or 
2,299 miles, from the Chilean coast, 887 moai statues observe the 
horizon from a volcanic island. The “Rapa Nui” population carved 
these statues between 1250 and 1500, using volcanic stone extracted from the 
Rano Raraku volcanic crater quarries. The world’s most isolated island 
hosts only 6,000 inhabitants,   who keep Polynesian traditions alive 
through dances, music, and annual festivals. Archaeologists continue discovering 
new moai buried by volcanic soil,   while still wondering how these 
statues were transported, at that time. Vinicunca, Peru
Also called “Rainbow Mountain,” it’s located at 17,061 feet, or 
5,200 meters of altitude in the Peruvian Andes, and shows colored mineral layers, 
deposited over millions of years. Iron, sulfur, and other mineral 
sediments create red, yellow, green,   and purple stripes, visible only since 
glaciers retreated in recent decades. Alpacas and vicuñas graze on the mountain slopes,   while Quechua communities guide treks, carrying 
oxygen for visitors unaccustomed to altitude. The path to reach Vinicunca is nonetheless 
not easy, and crosses valleys where native potatoes still grow, and there’s very rarefied 
air, making each step a physical challenge. Monteverde, Costa Rica
A cloud forest extends on Costa Rica’s mountains, wrapped in clouds 
that keep this unique ecosystem humid. Suspended bridges allow walking among 
treetops, where quetzals, toucans, and over 400 tropical bird species live.
American Quakers, who are members of a Christian religious movement, founded 
this community in the 1950s, developing   an ecotourism model that protects 26,000 
hectares, or 64,247 acres, of primary forest. Orchids, bromeliads, and giant 
ferns grow on tree trunks,   creating vertical gardens rich with 
colorful frogs that hide in humidity. Ushuaia, Argentina
The world’s southernmost city faces the Beagle Channel, surrounded by 
snow-capped mountains and Antarctic beech forests. Fifty thousand inhabitants live in this gateway 
to Antarctica, where icebreaker ships depart   toward the white continent, during austral summer.
Tierra del Fuego Tierra del Fuego National Park protects the subantarctic forests, where 
hiking trails wind through glacial lakes   and peat bogs, offering incredible views.
The End of the World Lighthouse, instead, is an attraction in itself, and marks the end of 
Patagonia and the beginning of Antarctic waters. Palenque, Mexico
Mayan temples emerge from Chiapas jungle, where monkeys fill dawn with 
their calls, that can be heard kilometers away. The site’s highest pyramid, with its 82 feet, 
or 25 meters, guards the tomb of “Pakal the Great,” ruler who reigned for 68 years, and 
transformed Palenque into a regional power. Natural waterfalls flow through ruins, while 
toucans and parrots fly among pyramids, now covered by rich tropical vegetation. Archaeologists have deciphered only a 
small part of hieroglyphs present here,   and they seem to tell the story of this city, 
founded in the 3rd century after Christ. Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
A crimson-red salt lake extends in the Bolivian highlands, colored by algae and 
plankton, that resist even alkaline waters. Pink flamingos feed on these microorganisms,   while walking in the lagoon’s shallow 
waters, surrounded by snow-capped volcanoes. White mineral salt formations emerge from red 
waters, creating incredible chromatic contrasts, in a landscape that seems 
to belong to another planet. Nighttime temperatures often drop 
below freezing, even in summer,   while geysers and hot springs witness 
underground volcanic activity. Caño Cristales, Colombia
The world’s most colorful river flows in Sierra de la Macarena, with red, yellow, and 
green aquatic plants, that tint transparent water. “Macarenia clavigera” is the name of these 
plants, and changes color from June to November, transforming the riverbed into a liquid 
rainbow, 100 kilometers, or 62 miles long. Waterfalls, natural pools, and rapids follow one 
another, in a national park that was closed for decades, due to Colombian armed conflict.
In surrounding forests, there are jaguars and pumas that hunt freely, and surround 
this ecosystem, protected since 2009. San Blas Archipelago, Panama
365 coral islands, off Panama’s Caribbean coast, are inhabited by the Guna, 
an indigenous people who have autonomously governed this territory since 1925.
White sand beaches are accessible only with village chiefs’ permission, who strictly control 
tourism, to preserve their traditional lifestyle. Coconut palms grow on islands so 
small, that some host only one family,   while crystal-clear waters 
hide intact coral reefs. The Guna still practice bartering,   and try to protect their traditions 
from modern world changes. Quilotoa, Ecuador
A turquoise lake fills an extinct volcano’s caldera, at 12,841 feet,   or 3,914 meters of altitude in the Ecuadorian 
Andes, formed 800 years ago during an eruption. Indigenous communities live on 
crater edges, cultivating potatoes   and quinoa on fertile volcanic terrain, 
at temperatures that drop below freezing. A path descends along crater walls, allowing 
reach of lake shores, while kayaks cross waters, that are fed only by rain and snow.
Above the caldera, Andean condors soar, while dense morning mists envelop the 
crater, creating a mystical landscape. Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
One of Costa Rica’s smallest reserves protects 1,983 hectares, or 4,900 
acres, where tropical forest meets white sand beaches on the Pacific.
Sloths move slowly among branches, while squirrel monkeys jump above 
tourists, who walk on shaded trails. Four hidden beaches are separated by 
rocky promontories, where white-tailed   deer emerge from the forest to drink 
fresh water that flows into the ocean. The park receives over 150,000 visitors 
annually, despite its reduced dimensions, requiring advance reservations to 
protect this fragile ecosystem. Mendoza, Argentina
The world capital of Malbec grape extends at the foot of the Andes, in an oasis irrigated 
by canals that transport glacier meltwater. Over 1,200 wineries produce wines in 
vineyards planted up to 1,500 meters, or 4,900 feet altitude, taking advantage of 
the thermal variation between day and night. Italian and French immigrants brought 
the first vines here in the 1800s,   adapting European varieties to the dry 
climate and alluvial soil of the region. During the March harvest, the 
vineyards come alive with workers,   while the wineries open their doors 
for tastings that extend until sunset. Nazca Lines, Peru In the Peruvian desert, over 300 geoglyphs extend 
for hundreds of meters, drawing animals, plants, and geometric figures, visible only from above.
The Nazca culture created these lines between 500 BC and 500 AD, removing dark stones 
to reveal light sand underneath. Rain absence has preserved 
these drawings for 1,500 years,   while archaeologists continue discovering new 
figures, using drones and satellite technologies. The main mystery remains how ancient 
Nazca managed to create such precise   and proportioned designs without ever being 
able to see them from above in their entirety. Chapada Diamantina, Brazil
Sandstone highlands rise in Bahia state’s heart, creating a labyrinth of canyons, caves, and 
waterfalls, in a region as large as Switzerland. Diamond seekers explored 
these mountains in the 1800s,   leaving abandoned villages now covered 
by thick and dry Brazilian vegetation. Local guides accompany hikers through 
trails that connect natural pools where   water flows over rocks polished 
by millions of years of erosion. The region is also rich with waterfalls, that 
transform with seasons, passing from impetuous torrents during summer rains, to thin water 
veils that almost disappear in dry season. Roraima, Venezuela
A sandstone tepui rises 9,219 feet, or 2,810 meters, 
in the Venezuelan Gran Sabana, with vertical walls that isolate 
a lost world, on its summit. Carnivorous plants and endemic 
orchids grow on the rocky top,   where it rains almost every day, always creating 
new waterfalls that precipitate into void. The mountain’s surface, moreover, 
resembles a lunar landscape,   with black rock formations sculpted by wind, 
and quartz crystals that shine under mist. Indigenous people consider this tepui sacred,   and guide expeditions of multiple days to reach 
the summit, through the only accessible path. Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
A perfect volcanic cone dominates Costa Rica’s rainforest, remaining 
active for 500 years until 2010, when it entered rest phase.
Hot springs gush from volcano slopes, heated by underground magma, creating 
natural pools immersed in tropical jungle. Sloths, toucans, and poison frogs live in the 
biological reserve surrounding the volcano, while suspended bridges cross forest canopy. Lake Arenal, artificially created in 
the seventies, provides hydroelectric   energy to the country, while kitesurfers 
exploit constant regional winds for sports. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
A 1680 Portuguese colonial city preserves cobblestone streets and low houses, facing the Rio 
de la Plata, an hour by ferry from Buenos Aires. The historic center, UNESCO heritage, 
maintains 17th-century architectures, while historic lighthouses still guide 
ships today, in the world’s widest river. Artists and antique dealers have transformed 
colonial houses into galleries and museums, while bars are often found in small squares 
shaded by tropical trees with lilac flowers. Sunsets over Rio de la Plata paint red the 
waters separating Uruguay and Argentina, and are observable from walls 
surrounding the old city. Cancún and Riviera Maya, Mexico
A 120-kilometer, or 75-mile strip of white sand extends along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, 
built on ancient Mayan settlements, now submerged. Cancún arose from nothing in the seventies, 
as government project to develop tourism, transforming a fishing village, into a 
metropolis of one million inhabitants. The Mesoamerican coral reef runs parallel to 
the coast, protecting beaches and cenotes, which are freshwater pools, sacred 
to Maya, that open in jungle. There are also Tulum ruins, that 
face the sea, while modern resorts   coexist with natural reserves, where 
we find sea turtles and whale sharks. Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador
This small thermal city is located at 5,906 feet, or 1,800 meters of 
altitude, nestled between Andes and the beginning of Amazon forest, at the 
foot of active Tungurahua volcano. The valley it nestles in is rich with waterfalls 
that cascade down from the surrounding mountains, while low clouds often embrace the Andean peaks,   creating a mystical atmosphere.
Colonial houses climb up the slopes, with the historic center’s streets leading 
to baroque churches and traditional markets. The “Waterfall Route,” instead, is a scenic 
25-kilometer, or 15.5-mile road, that connects dozens of waterfalls, including the spectacular 
“Devil’s Waterfall,” 262 feet, or 80 meters high. Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Perito Moreno advances two meters, or 6.6 feet per day toward Lake Argentino, 
creating incredible shows when ice breaks,   creating roars audible for kilometers.
This Patagonian ice field feeds 47 glaciers, that descend from Andes toward turquoise 
lakes, surrounded by Antarctic beech forests. There’s also Upsala glacier, that 
extends for 60 kilometers, or 37 miles, while icebergs float in lakes, creating 
labyrinths navigable only with special boats. Condors and guanacos live in this wild area, 
where Patagonian wind shapes landscapes, that constantly continue changing 
due to ice corrosive force. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
The Potaro River precipitates 741 feet, or 226 meters, in a single drop, in Guyana’s rainforest, transporting 
tea-colored waters, rich with plant tannins. This waterfall is five times higher than Niagara, 
but remains one of the least visited in the world, due to its remote position in Guyanese interior.
Poison frogs live only in this region, while “cock-of-the-rock,” Guyana’s national 
bird, nests in humid rocks behind the waterfall. The only way to visit this place, 
where no roads or villages exist,   is with small planes, that reach a 
landing strip carved in jungle itself. Coiba National Park, Panama
A former penal colony, on a 503-square-kilometer, or 194-square-mile island, became UNESCO heritage 
for marine biodiversity surrounding its coasts. Forced isolation lasting 80 years 
involuntarily protected ecosystems where endemic species of iguanas, 
agoutis, and tropical birds live. Intact coral reefs surround the island, 
while hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and whale sharks swim in waters 
that were off-limits for decades. Prison cells are now biological research stations,   where scientists study one of the eastern 
Pacific’s last uncontaminated marine ecosystems. Asunción, Paraguay
Paraguay’s capital extends along Paraguay River in South America’s geographic 
heart, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1537. Two million inhabitants speak both Spanish and 
Guaraní, and it’s the only South American capital, where an indigenous language 
has national official status. In markets they sell tereré, which 
is cold tea drunk from gourds,   while artists create traditional 
laces that imitate spider webs. The Government Palace, moreover, faces the 
river, and still hosts presidential offices, while historic neighborhoods 
preserve colonial architecture,   despite being surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Concluding this visual journey through Latin 
America, we’ve moved from the charm of its   ancient temples and traditional villages, to 
vibrant cities and wild landscapes, exploring together not only places, but also curiosities 
that make every corner of this land unique. We hope that the images and stories told have 
enriched your knowledge and stimulated the desire to personally explore the extraordinary 
beauty of this fascinating continent.

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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Welcome to Latin America
02:47 Atacama Desert
04:28 Galapagos Islands
06:06 Patagonia
07:33 Machu Picchu
09:14 Tatacoa Desert
10:42 Salar de Uyuni
12:18 Rio de Janeiro
13:54 Cartagena
15:28 Amazon Rainforest
17:29 Iguazu Falls
19:29 Old Havana
21:09 Chichen Itza
22:46 Andes
24:34 Tikal
26:12 Buenos Aires
27:54 Blue Hole
29:25 Angel Falls
30:59 Pantanal
32:38 Mexico City
34:33 Fernando de Noronha
36:30 Cocora Valley
38:12 Colca Canyon
39:59 Lake Titicaca
41:45 San Miguel de Allende
43:14 Valparaiso
44:43 Lençóis Maranhenses
46:15 Lake Atitlan
47:39 Easter Island
49:18 Vinicunca
50:59 Monteverde
52:47 Ushuaia
54:18 Palenque
55:46 Laguna Colorada
57:10 Caño Cristales
58:40 San Blas Archipelago
01:00:17 Quilotoa
01:01:53 Manuel Antonio National Park
01:03:36 Mendoza
01:05:17 Nazca Lines
01:06:39 Chapada Diamantina
01:08:11 Roraima
01:09:47 Arenal Volcano
01:11:29 Colonia del Sacramento
01:13:02 Cancun and the Riviera Maya
01:14:41 Baños de Agua Santa
01:16:34 Los Glaciares National Park
01:18:21 Kaieteur Falls
01:19:53 Coiba National Park
01:21:35 Asuncion
01:23:06 Outro