South America

Sun, Sand and Surf in South America

Ipanema, Punta Tombo, Mancora and San Bartolo are just a few reasons why South America is a popular destination for sun, sand, surf and wildlife.

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Punta Tombo, Argentina
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Punta Tombo, Argentina

Just by looking at Argentina’s Punta Tombo Beach, you probably wouldn’t know that over a million Magellan penguins return here every autumn to mate. The beach is part of the Punta Tombo National Reserve, located in south Patagonia.

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