Latin America captivates travellers for many reasons, one of which being its many natural wonders. Here we showcase the natural beauty to be found in every corner of the region. From the striking peaks of Torres del Paine in Chile, to the serene and photogenic Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, stunning natural features abound. Scroll down to see our top 10 Natural Wonders in Latin America.
Amazon Rainforest, Peru
The largest tropical rainforest on Earth and one of its most biodiverse areas, the Amazon Rainforest supports vast numbers of plant and animal species, many of which need to be seen to be believed.
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Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Renowned as the world's largest salt flat, Uyuni was once a vast lake, which dried up to leave a salt pan covering over 10,000 square kilometres.
Tayrona, Colombia
A place where the Caribbean meets the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, this striking location is named after the indigenous Tayrona people who inhabit it.
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Pantanal Wetlands, Brazil
The Pantanal Wetlands are one of Latin America's lesser-known marvels, located in western Brazil. They are home to numerous wildlife species from caimans and capybaras to hawks and jabiru stalks.
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Torres del Paine, Chile
The Torres del Paine are an iconic feature in Chilean Patagonia, and are usually experienced as part of a spectacular trek.
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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Sitting in the Pacific Ocean, 1000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a unique destination home to endemic species like the Galapagos tortoise, the Galapagos sea lion and the flightless cormorant.
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Cancun, Mexico
To describe the white sand beaches and azure ocean of Cancun may sound like a cliché, but in this case it sums up the Yucatán Peninsula perfectly.
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
An active volcano (although it hasn't erupted in years) is an intriguing sight, particularly given its perfectly symmetrical form.
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Iguazu Falls, Argentina & Brazil
Consisting of 270 falls, Iguazu culminates in the Devil's Throat, an 82 metre high and 700 metre long horseshoe-shaped set of waterfalls which are amongst the largest in the world.
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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Dotted with traditional Maya villages and surrounded by volcanoes and step hills, Lake Atitlán certainly delivers on the views. At 320 metres deep at its deepest point, it has underground drainage to the Pacific Ocean.