South America in Pictures: 22 Free Photos of Rio de Janeiro and Santiago
South America in 22 free photos from the BigFoto library, all taken on our own trips to two cities: Rio de Janeiro with Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain above Guanabara Bay, the beach of Copacabana, the favelas on the hills and the Maracanã stadium, and Santiago de Chile spread out below the Andes, with the fountains of Cerro Santa Lucía, La Moneda Palace and the canyon of the Cajón del Maipo. Each section links the full gallery, with more photos and a short guide.
How to download: click a photo to see it large, then use Download. The originals are about 1200 × 800 pixels: right for blog posts, slides, social media, school projects and video call backgrounds.
Rio de Janeiro: Corcovado, Sugarloaf and Copacabana
Christ the Redeemer against an orange sky and among visitors on Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and the bay from above and from the water, the cable car station, the bay and its islands, Copacabana beach from above, its promenade and lifeguards, a favela on a hillside, the Maracanã from above, the Santa Teresa tram and a street grill at a market. All Rio photos: Rio de Janeiro in Pictures.
Santiago de Chile and the Andes
Santiago spreading towards the Andes, a valley of the Andes and the river in the Cajón del Maipo canyon, La Moneda Palace, the terraces and the Neptune Fountain of Cerro Santa Lucía, glass office towers, an Art Deco tower and street performers posing as statues. All 18 photos: Santiago in Pictures.
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Questions about these South America pictures
Can I use these South America pictures for free?
Yes, for personal and commercial projects. All we ask is a link back to BigFoto.com; the box at the top of the page has a credit link you can copy.
Are Machu Picchu, Patagonia or the Amazon in these photos?
No. Our own South America photos come from Rio de Janeiro and from Santiago and the Andes near it, so there is nothing from Peru, Patagonia, the Amazon, Buenos Aires or the Galápagos yet.
Can I use them as a wallpaper?
Yes, on a phone or tablet, and on a laptop if you don’t mind a slightly soft picture: the originals are about 1200 pixels wide. Sugarloaf above the bay, Copacabana from above and the Andes leave the most room for icons.
