As the booming capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is one of the most well-known South American cities. The presidential palace Casa Rosada as well as other beautiful 19th-century buildings surround the Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. When you're in town, be sure to shop for high-quality leather, eat out at a parilla, an Argentine steakhouse, and dance the night away to the fiery rhythms of tango!

The city of Puerto Madryn is located in southern Argentina. The city is the ideal location for exploring the Peninsula Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Golfo Nuevo Bay, a breeding ground for southern right whales. Along with the whales, you can also discover semi-aquatic wildlife, such as penguins and elephant seals. Puerto Madryn is also a popular destination for diving enthusiasts.

The capital of the Chilean Antarctic province, this Chilean port is located on the island of Isla Navarino at the southern tip of the country.

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Ushuaia is located at the "End of the World", on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, South America's southernmost point. Its location makes the resort town a major gateway to Antarctica. The town offers stunning natural views as it is enclosed by the Beagle Chanel and the Martial Mountains. Visitors can also partake in a tour to Isla Yecapasela, "Penguin Island", to observe the nearby penguin colonies.

Ushuaia is located at the "End of the World", on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, South America's southernmost point. Its location makes the resort town a major gateway to Antarctica. The town offers stunning natural views as it is enclosed by the Beagle Chanel and the Martial Mountains. Visitors can also partake in a tour to Isla Yecapasela, "Penguin Island", to observe the nearby penguin colonies.

Situated near the southernmost point of the Patagonia region of Chile is Punta Arenas. The city sits on the banks of the Strait of Magellan, the most important natural passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Punta Arenas attracts many nature lovers as the city acts as a springboard into the local wilderness and Antarctica. The city boasts a memorial to the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan at Plaza Muñoz Gamero.

Puerto Chacabuco is a small port city in western Patagonia. The biggest local attraction is the National Park of Laguna San Rafael. Admire the unique nature, shaped by glaciers, fjords and volcanoes.