The 9 Most Booked Skip-the-Line Tickets in South America

1.Skip the Line to Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Barbecue Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 593 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with a multilingual guide and hotel pickup. Ride cable cars to Sugar Loaf, pass Copacabana and Ipanema, eat at a Brazilian churrascaria if you choose the lunch option, then take the cog train through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer. Guides such as Luis, Carla, and JB have earned strong praise for clear, friendly service.

“Good overall sights. Include an amazing Brazilian roasted meat luncheon buffet.”

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2.Skip the Line Christ the Redeemer Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Meet at Corcovado Train Station with your barcode voucher and passport. A Corcovado representative directs you to a priority queue, where you receive your admission ticket and board the next available train. At the summit, take your time beneath Christ the Redeemer, enjoy views toward Copacabana and Ipanema, and return on any train before closing.

“You absolutely must buy these tickets or spend hours in lines. Also best to visit first thing in the morning.”

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3.Teatro Astor Piazzolla Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Spend an evening at Teatro Astor Piazzolla in Buenos Aires with a live tango sextet, singers, and professional dancers. Choose show-only seating or a three-course dinner with wine and soft drinks. The 9:30 p.m. program lasts about three and a half hours overall, and hotel transport can be added.

“Excellent show, much smaller (and a bit shorter) than Tango Porteño but with talented dancers. We really enjoyed it. The waiter was a bit pushy when it came to drinks, and about a tip, as in most places in BsAs.”

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4.Skip the Line: Casapueblo Museum Admission Ticket in Punta del Este

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Explore Casapueblo Museum and workshop in Punta Ballena, 13 kilometers from Punta del Este. See Carlos Páez Vilaró’s art, watch a short film, visit exhibition rooms, and enjoy ocean views from the terraces. Arrive early for the sunset ceremony, when a recording of the artist’s poem bids farewell to the sun.

“Amazing place, with amazing surroundings. The sun cerimony was something unforgettable - I went without any expectations, thinking that was just BS for tourists… but it turned out to be the most beatiful sunset I ever saw.”

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5.Skip the Line Maracana Stadium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Enter Maracanã Stadium at your own pace with a flexible ticket valid during the daytime visiting window. See club shirts, historic balls, changing rooms, the warm-up room, press room, stands, pitch, and displays honoring Pelé, Garrincha, and Zico. The experience is mainly self-guided, with commentary and staff assistance along the way.

“Ticket helpful to have in advance but was not busy do need to skip the line and could have just brought at the stadium. Although the stadium is definitely worth a look if you are a football fan.”

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6.Skip the Line: Tango Porteño Only Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 194 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Arrive independently at Tango Porteño around 9:40 p.m. for a traditional-to-modern tango performance in a restored MGM cinema near the Obelisk. The show features a live orchestra, professional dancers, singers, and Argentine gaucho touches. Food and drinks cost extra, and show-only seating may be upstairs or assigned according to availability.

“High quality & excellent value for money. Venue was impressive & the musicians & dancers even more so.”

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7.Skip the Line: Lagoa Misteriosa Admission Ticket with Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Top rated

You’ll descend to Lagoa Misteriosa, a clear sinkhole lake in central Brazil, with an instructor and a group limited to four. First-time participants reach up to 8 meters, while certified scuba participants go deeper according to certification. Expect forest paths, many stairs, equipment, insurance, and about two hours on site.

“Lake is a beautiful blue thanks to the magnesium it has and it’s located in a forest. We dived to 18m and saw an anaconda. We changed in a hut and then walked along a path through the forest until we viewed the lake from above which was a very pretty site.Then we walked down the many steps to the lakeside where our BCDs and tanks had been assembled. The dive was pleasant although there are schools of little fish which like to peck you when you sit still on a log to pose for a photograph. The service was excellent- everybody was friendly and helpful and made sure the…”

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8.Cusco: Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Meet your host above the fountain in San Blas Square, then walk through Cusco’s nightlife with a mixed international group. You’ll visit three bars and a club, receive a cocktail or beer, three shots, discounts, and free entry. Guides speak English, Spanish, and French, with David praised for keeping groups included.

“I had one of the best pub crawls I’ve ever been on! Our guide, David, was absolutely excellent. He managed the group perfectly — always making sure no one was left behind and that everyone felt included. The bars we went to were amazing, and the whole night felt well-planned but still fun and spontaneous. One thing I really appreciated is that I was the only non-Spanish speaker in the group, and David made sure everyone switched to English so I could be part of the conversations. The group was also incredibly kind and patient, even matching my (very slow!) walking pace, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.…”

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9.Rojo Tango Show: Skip the Line Ticket including Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend an evening at Rojo Tango inside Buenos Aires’ Faena Hotel. You’ll watch a 90-minute show in a small 1900s-style cabaret, with live musicians, singers, dancers, wine, and Baron B champagne. Choose dinner or drinks only. Private pickup and return are included, with first-row seating available.

“Disappointed in the meal. Not what was advertised. But the show was outstanding. Be careful of what they publish regarding your dining experience.”

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