Entry Tickets in South America: 15 Worth Pre-Booking

1.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45Our pick

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute uphill ride brings you to the statue, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio. Your ticket includes train admission and monument access. Go early, bring your passport or ID, and expect crowds.

“Very nice experience! The train ride was super easy and the views were incredible!”

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2.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Make your own way to Sugarloaf Mountain, exchange your voucher or scan your official ticket, and ride both cable-car routes to the summit. You get free time for viewpoints, food, drinks, and photos over Rio, Copacabana Beach, and Guanabara Bay. Sunset is beautiful, but queues can be long, so arrive early.

“complete experience and lots to do while up there. We loved the views and food options too”

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3.Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,632 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Visit Maracanã Stadium on a mostly self-guided 40-minute route through the museum, changing rooms, players’ tunnel, dugout, pitch side, and press conference room. You receive an introduction, then explore at your own pace with signs in Portuguese and English. Enter at Gate A and confirm match-day hours before you go.

“I was very satisfied. The stadium was very beautiful, the deep experience left me feeling relaxed. As for the staff, I can rate it at 1.”

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4.Canela Cable Car Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,030 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $23

At Parque Bondinhos Canela, you ride cable cars between three stations with views toward Caracol Waterfall. Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, including time for the lookout, shops, and hot chocolate. The ticket includes the cable cars only. Transport, Caracol State Park, photos, and the Eagle zip line cost extra.

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5.Tickets to Boca Juniors Museum & Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Visit the Boca Juniors Museum and La Bombonera in Buenos Aires with a self-guided Express Visit or Spanish-led Complete Visit. See historic shirts, interactive displays, Boca idols, the 360-degree Esto es Boca show, and one stadium stand. Stadium access can be limited on match or event days.

“it was great to get to go onto the pitch. the group size was very big. almost entirely through spanish even though advertised as with english speaking guide”

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6.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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7.Marine Aquarium Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 373 reviews · 7 days · from $34

Visit AquaRio on Rio’s Boulevard Olímpico with a flexible ticket valid for seven days. Plan about two hours to see more than 2,000 animals across 350 species and 4.5 million liters of water. Transport is not included, so arrange your own ride, with Uber from Copacabana costing about 25 reais.

“Horrible servicio. Nunca me llegaron las entradas y tuve que pagar otras en el Acuario.”

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8.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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9.Brazilian Side of the Falls with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 346 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $67

From Foz do Iguaçu, follow a bilingual guide through Brazil’s Iguazu Falls National Park, walk the 1-kilometer trail, view Devil’s Throat, and ride the Panoramic Elevator. Hotel transfers and park entry are included. Groups reach 15 people, with private tours also available. Guides such as Junior, Marcos, and Willian have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful service.

“Great trip to waterfalls! We liked everything, the trip, the guide, the views. Right now Brazilian side is better, since road to Devil’s throat is damaged on Argentinian side. So for full experience book this tour with Bird’s park and speedboat👍🏻”

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10.La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 338 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Travel from central La Paz to El Alto for a lively Cholitas Wrestling show featuring women in traditional dress, theatrical matches, local crowds, popcorn, a drink, photos, and a souvenir. The $25 tour includes transport, a seat, guide, and return to downtown. Some departures are led by guides such as Gabriel.

“Very funny activity, ticket included popcorn, soda and a small souvenir. Would recommend as a fun activity in La Paz !”

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11.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 332 reviews · 1 day · from $60

See Santiago by London-style double-decker bus, then ride the Teleférico and historic Funicular up Cerro San Cristóbal. You can hop off at 10 stops for Plaza de Armas, La Moneda, Santa Lucía Hill, major malls, parks, and Providencia. Recorded commentary comes in six languages, while the Turistik app shows stops and bus locations.

“The tour was fine. It takes you around to the places that are important in the city, but the only two that were really worth getting off in my opinion are the plaza de armas and cable car.”

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12.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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13.Sugarloaf Cable Car and Corcovado Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $86

Visit two of Rio’s major sights with official tickets for the Corcovado Cog Train, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Cable Car. You ride through Tijuca National Park to the famous statue, then rise 396 meters above sea level for sweeping city views. This is a self-guided ticket package, so you arrange transport and manage the timing yourself.

“Aucun besoin d’avoir sa carte bleue et ses passeports ! Mail du mail 28 septembre avec des vouchers au 24 septembre 😱 Beaucoup de temps de perdu Merci aux employés des sites pour leur patience Organisme à fuir”

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14.Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126Top rated

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide such as Manuel, Manny, or Jhonn on a private trip from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé. Climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol, cruise the reservoir, visit Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets, and eat a Colombian lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, boat ride, and lunch are included.

“Manny was a great tour guide! He is very kind, knowledge and accommodating to us. He knows the history and culture of Medellin very well and gave us great insight during our tour and time in Medellin. The drive to Guatape and the tour was fantastic! I would recommend Manny and Epic Tours!!”

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15.Tour Parque Farellones Ticket+Transportation, optional Snowwear

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $155

Leave Santiago at 6:15 a.m. for Parque Farellones, high in the Andes. Turistik provides round-trip transport, a bilingual guide, and an activity pass covering canopy, tubing, sledding, the panoramic chair, and bike access. Snowwear rental is optional, while lunch and ski tickets cost extra. Expect about seven hours at the park and possible long lines.

“Pessoal da Turistik foi excelent com minha família.. Contornou nosso atraso com maestria. Farellones é um lugar incrível para crianças. Obviamente, há muita gente em época de neve e férias escolares. Tenha paciência que tudo flui bem. Recomendo.”

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