South America
Countries, regions and cities in South America
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La Serena
La Serena is a city and commune in northern Chile, capital of the Coquimbo Region, founded in 1544.
Quillacollo
Quillacollo is a Bolivian city and municipality in Cochabamba, known for the Virgen de Urqupiña festival and rapid population growth.
Cabo Frio
Cabo Frio is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its cold water beaches and coastal geography.
Araucária
Araucária is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, with a population of 151,666 in 2022. Founded in 1890, it features a history of European immi...
Magangué
Magangué is a municipality and city in Bolívar Department, Colombia, located on the Magdalena River.
Montería
Montería is the capital of Córdoba Department in northern Colombia, known for its cattle industry, Sinú River port, and cultural heritage.
Petrolina
Petrolina is a municipality in Pernambuco, Brazil, known for irrigated agriculture and its integration with Juazeiro.
Rosario, Argentina
Rosario is a major city in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, located on the Paraná River. It is a key industrial and agricultural hub with a ric...
Tarija
Tarija is a city in southern Bolivia, known for its wine production and semi-arid climate. Founded in 1574, it serves as the capital of the...
Umuarama
Umuarama is a municipality in Paraná, Brazil, with a population of 117,095. Known as the Capital of Friendship, it features Orlando de Carva...
Valdivia
Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile, capital of Los Ríos Region. Known for its rivers, German heritage, and history as a fortif...
Callao
Callao is a constitutional province and seaport in Peru, home to Jorge Chávez International Airport and the Real Felipe Fortress.
San Miguel de Tucumán
San Miguel de Tucumán is the capital of Tucumán Province in Argentina, known as the site of the 1816 Declaration of Independence.
Huancayo
Huancayo is the capital of the Junín Region in Peru, located in the Mantaro Valley at an altitude of 3,256 meters.
Alvorada
Alvorada is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, adjacent to Porto Alegre. Known as a commuter town, it faces challenges with crime...
La Paz
La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia, located in a high-altitude canyon. It is the third-most populous city in Bolivia and the highes...
Itabaiana
Itabaiana is a municipality in Sergipe, Brazil. It has a population of 103,440 and contains part of the Serra de Itabaiana National Park.
Araguaína
Araguaína is a municipality in Tocantins, Brazil. It features a tropical savanna climate and hosts several higher education institutions.
Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza is an American NFL quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, a 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and national champion.
Portoviejo
Portoviejo is the capital of Manabí Province in Ecuador, known for its history, agriculture, and UNESCO-recognized gastronomy.