South America
Travel Guide

This multi-day music festival, held every other year at the City of Rock in Rio de Janeiro, began in 1985. Now one of the most famous music festivals in South America, Beyoncé, Muse, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Iron Maiden have all headlined.

Int Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is an ancient Incan celebration held every June 24. Homouring the sun god Inti to ensure a good harvest and new year, as with many festivals in South America, it features vibrant parades, traditional music and rituals.

The largest of carnivals in South America and the world, Rio Carnival is known for its iconic parades of floats, samba dancers in elaborate costumes and intoxicating music. With street parties taking place everywhere, it attracts millions of revellers, celebrating Brazilian culture in exhilarating fashion.

Fi de La Tirana in northern Chile, is one of the great South America events you should see. Held in July in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, enjoy elaborate costumes, parades, traditional music, and dance.