12 Unbelievably Beautiful Landmarks in South America

A continent filled with natural beauty, old history, and landmarks that will leave your jaw on the floor, South America is where it’s at. There’s an endless variety of stunning places to visit from towering mountains to lost cities to vast salt flats. It’s like walking into a photo album and each page is more breathtaking than the last.

If you plan to visit South America, these 12 unbelievably beautiful places should be on your list.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is hard not to think of when you picture South America. This ancient Incan city set deep in the Andes is high on the list of most iconic landmarks on the continent. Mist covered mountains surround stone structures in such a surreal scene that you feel as though you’ve wandered into a dream. It is a tough hike to get to it, but once you see the sun rise over the peaks, you’ll feel that every step was worth it.

Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil and is a site to see. Imagine the thundering roar of hundreds of waterfalls crashing down around you. You won’t be able to pull your jaw up from the floor whether you are watching them from the trails or wading up to them on a boat ride.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Another planet—or at least, this is how it feels when you step onto Salar de Uyuni salt flats. During the rainy season, the sky is reflected on this vast white expanse as far as the eye can see. It is an otherworldly experience and ideal for those who want to get some truly mind-blowing photos.

Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

The Christ the Redeemer statue sits perched high above Rio de Janeiro — one of South America’s most recognizable symbols. At 98 feet it stands with its arms outstretched like a guardian of the city. But the panorama from the top of Corcovado Mountain, from which the statue is visible, is simply remarkable with the statue standing out against the city of Rio’s beaches, mountains, and urban sprawl.

Torres del Paine, Chile

Torres del Paine in Chile’s Patagonia region is beautiful, but if dramatic, rugged landscapes are your thing, then you will be blown away. This beautiful national park has jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and glaciers. Accessing its famous circuits or just gazing from a distance, this is nature at its most raw and powerful.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world at over 3,200 feet. This massive cascade is located in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, it tumbles down from a cliff in the middle of dense jungle. It takes a little effort to get there (typically a plane and a river trip), but the sight of water falling nearly a kilometer is worth every mile.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Not only are the Galápagos Islands beautiful, they’re a living museum of evolutionary wonders. These islands are famous for their pristine beaches, volcanic craters, and clear water that demands to be snorkeled in. Expect giant tortoises, playful sea lions, and all of the unspoiled beauty of these far-flung islands.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela

It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, Mount Roraima. A natural border between Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana, this is the largest flat-topped mountain within the Guiana Highlands. Often shrouded in a thick mist, it stands in all its glory like a giant watching over the region

Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier

Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park contains the Perito Moreno Glacier, a moving, breathing mass of ice. Not only is this gigantic glacier one of the few that is still growing, but this slow, steady movement of ice also creates something mesmerizing as the ice chunks crash into the water below. Whether you view this icy wonder by boat tour, or on foot from the viewing platforms nearby, it is truly a sight to behold.

Atacama Desert, Chile

At almost 40,000 square miles, the Atacama Desert is the driest in the world, but it’s not barren. It is peppered with colorful rock formations, salt flats, and hot springs. At night, with its clear skies and very low light pollution, it’s one of the best places on earth to stargaze. Wandering its surreal landscapes is an ethereal and out of this world experience.

Easter Island, Chile

Famed for its strange Moai statues (giant stone heads), Easter Island lies far off the coast of Chile. Scattered around the island are these ancient monoliths, left behind from a bygone age. Easter Island feels like travelling back in time, especially if you drive by there on an uncrowded day. the quiet and beautiful scenery will no doubt mesmerize you.

Lake Titicaca

The largest lake in South America, Lake Titicaca (12,500 feet above sea level) is the highest navigable lake in the world. A place of deep cultural significance, it’s surrounded by snow capped mountains, and dotted with floating islands made of reeds. Boat tours are available to visit indigenous communities that live on these islands and live in the unique way that they have for hundreds of years.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.

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