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!

Montevideo is the seaside capital of Uruguay, boasting beautiful beaches such as Playa de los Pocitos and La Rambla. The city's old town, Ciudad Vieaja, features both colonial houses, like Casa Rivera, as well as glamorous art deco architecture. Montevideo's main square, Plaza de la Independencia, will lead you to plenty of picture-perfect landmarks: Palacio Salvo, Solís Theatre, the Obelisk of Montevideo, and much more!

Located on a narrow peninsula in southeastern Uruguay is the seaside city of Punta del Este. The city is famous for its beaches, such as Brava Beach, which is the perfect surf spot, and Mansa Beach on the west coast, which is great for family outings due to its tranquil, shallow waters. Punta del Este is designated as a “resort city” as the area is filled with stately villas, yacht harbors, luxury apartment buildings by the sea, and fine dining restaurants, easily making it the most expensive city in all of Uruguay.

Balneario Camboriu is one of the biggest beach resorts in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It is famous as home to the world's only cable car connecting two beaches.

Sao Francisco do Sul is a port city in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. It is located on the island of Sao Francisco and is the oldest in the whole state. The city plays an important role in Brazilian infrastructure, its port is served by the major container shipping lines connecting with the South American east and west coasts, Africa, Asia, North and Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.

Located approximately 45 miles away from São Paulo is the city of Santos, Brazil. Cruise passengers will be able to take a lot from the coastal town. Visitors can soak up the sun or hang ten at pristine beaches like Enseada Beach and Astúrias Beach. Museum-lovers also have some entertainment options. The Museu do Mar is a fascinating maritime museum, and the Museum of Modern Art has plenty of thought-provoking exhibitions. Considering that Santos is a coffee port, visitors should definitely take some time to enjoy some of the best brewed coffee in the world.

The town of Parati is located in the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and has approximately 38,000 residents. The historic city center is well worth a visit: here there are numerous houses and villas from the 17th Century, which are painted white. At Villa Boa Vista, the mother of Thomas and Heinrich Mann was born.

The name comes from the Portuguese Ilha Grande and means "Big Island". Ilha Grande is one of the most famous Brazilian islands and is part of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The Ilha Grande offers 86 spectacular beaches and a national park with an Atlantic rain forest, home to numerous rare species.

Armação dos Búzios is a resort town east of Rio de Janeiro, situated on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The town boasts a surplus of beaches and is known as an upscale vacation spot. Head to Ferradura Beach for calm waters in a horseshoe bay, but if you’re looking to surf, try Geribá Beach. After spending a day under the sun, stroll through the cobbled streets until you get to Rua das Pedras, Armação dos Búzios’ center for dining and nightlife.