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10 best walkable cities in South America

Cities where a car is a liability. Coffee, work, dinner, all on foot.

Ranked by climate, cost of living, language access, safety, and lifestyle fit. Personalize this →

  1. #1

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

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    Europe-by-way-of-Latin-America. Tango, late nights, steak, and bookshops that never close.

  2. #2

    Cartagena, Colombia

    100
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    Walled colonial gem on the Caribbean. Pastel facades, bougainvillea, and a heat that doesn't quit.

  3. #3

    Montevideo, Uruguay

    100
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    Calm, progressive Uruguayan capital. Beach boardwalk, asado, and the most LGBTQ-friendly country in Latin America.

  4. #4

    Mendoza, Argentina

    78
    match

    Argentine wine capital under the Andes. Malbec country, leafy streets, Aconcagua trailheads.

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