World Heritage Sites in South America

The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in southwest Argentina within the Los Glaciares National Park. One of the most important tourist attractions in Argentine Patagonia, it is embedded into the remote mountain landscape of the Patagonian Andes shared by Argentina and Chile.

The Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves in northeastern Brazil exhibit a stunning variety of ecosystems, showcasing the Atlantic Forest biome's evolutionary history and ecological processes. The landscape is characterized by coastal tablelands, sandy beaches, sea cliffs, lagoons, and coral reefs, creating a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The region boasts an exceptional botanical diversity and is particularly rich in tree species.

The Qhapaq Ñan, also known as the Andean Road System, is a marvel of engineering and culture that weaves together the diverse landscapes and societies of the Andes in South America. This intricate network of trails and roads traverses one of the world's most extreme geographical terrains.

Quebrada de Humahuaca is a narrow, arid mountainous valley in northwestern Argentina. Used for over 10,000 years to transport people and ideas as part of the Main Andean Road, it is today renowned for its stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage, and unique blend of indigenous and Spanish influences.

Río Abiseo National Park is situated on the eastern slope of the tropical Andes in north-central Peru. The World Heritage site harbors several forest types, Paramo grasslands and extraordinary archaeological values spanning at least eight millennia of human history.

LocRio de Janeiro, or "Cidade Maravilhosa" in Portuguese, is a captivating city on Brazil's southeastern coast. It boasts stunning landscapes, a vibrant urban lifestyle, and iconic landmarks. Rio de Janeiro has international recognition, including the UNESCO designation of "Carioca Landscapes Between the Mountain and the Sea."

The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is a well-preserved 5000-year-old archaeological site on a desert terrace overlooking the green valley of the Supe River in Peru. It dates back to the Late Archaic Period of the Central Andes and is the oldest center of civilization in the Americas.

Founded by the Portuguese in 1549 as the first capital of Brazil, Salvador de Bahia is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. The city's Historic Center is distinguished by its religious, civil and military colonial architecture dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

The San Agustín Archaeological Park is located near the town of San Agustín in the Huila Department of Colombia. It represents the cultural and artistic achievements of a civilization that existed from the 1st to the 8th century in the northern Andean region. The park consists of three separate properties known as San Agustín, Alto de los Ídolos, and Alto de Las Piedras. It is home to South America's most extensive collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures.

The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas is a timeless masterpiece in the enchanting city of Congonhas, Brazil. Crafted by Baroque maestro Antônio Francisco Lisboa, it's a synthesis of architectural grandeur and sculptural brilliance. Visitors can explore the Rococo interior, outdoor stairway adorned with prophet statues, and chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross.