Which City In Latin America Is Right For You?

From sunshine and beaches to valleys and rivers, Latin America has it all. This continent of warm, vast lands spanning across both Northern and Southern hemispheres is home to friendly, welcoming peoples. We’ve built many glorious, beautiful, cultural cities upon these lands. If you were to make one of these cities your home, which would it be? Which city best suits your personality and your tastes?

This quiz will find the perfect city in Latin America for you to live in, based on your answers regarding your lifestyle, work, and attitudes. The answer may surprise you! Or it may inspire your next big trip abroad.

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• Edited some quiz questions - 2015/6/5

• São Paulo1254015🇧🇷BrazilSão Paulo23°33′S, 46°38′WFound Year1554Area (km²)1221Population11,967,825LandmarksIbirapuera Park, São Paulo Cathedral, Paulista AvenueSão Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the 1929 Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer’s curvy Edifício Copan. The colonial-style Pátio do Colégio church marks where Jesuit priests founded the city in 1554.You are a person who embraces challenges and pursues excellence. Your innovative thinking and tireless efforts fit perfectly with São Paulo, a vibrant and opportunity-filled metropolis. Here, you can fully showcase your talents, stand out in fierce competition, and unleash your youthful passion in the bustling urban life.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/1.jpg
• Lima1252014🇵🇪PeruLima12°03′S, 77°02′WFound Year1535Area (km²)2672Population8,894,412LandmarksPlaza San Martín, Lima Cathedral, Larcomar Shopping CenterLima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro.You value quality of life and enjoy a leisurely and comfortable lifestyle. Lima's charming coastal scenery, warm sunshine, and fresh, delicious seafood align perfectly with your yearning for a wonderful life. Strolling through the streets of Miraflores, sipping Pisco Sours with friends, you will feel an unprecedented sense of relaxation and joy.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/2.jpg
• Bogotá0233114🇨🇴ColombiaBogotá4°36′N, 74°05′WFound Year1538Area (km²)1587Population7,862,277LandmarksGold Museum, Bogotá Cathedral, Monserrate HillBogotá is Colombia’s sprawling, high-altitude capital. La Candelaria, its cobblestoned center, features colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical performance hall Teatro Colón and the 17th-century Iglesia de San Francisco. It's also home to popular museums including the Museo Botero, showcasing Fernando Botero's art, and the Museo del Oro, displaying pre-Columbian gold pieces.You are both romantic and passionate, with unique insights and understandings of art and culture. Bogotá's countless museums, galleries, and theaters can satisfy all your artistic imaginations. Walking on the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, appreciating street performers, and discussing the works of Gabriel García Márquez with locals, you will fall in love with this "Athens of South America."//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/3.jpg
• Rio de Janeiro1153015🇧🇷BrazilRio de Janeiro22°54′S, 43°12′WFound Year1565Area (km²)1221Population6,476,631LandmarksChrist the Redeemer Statue, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana BeachRio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest.You are flamboyant, passionate, and full of energy, making Rio, with its strong sense of rhythm, the perfect fit for you. Laughing with friends on Copacabana Beach, dancing to the rhythm of Samba music, and fully releasing yourself during Carnival will allow you to experience the true meaning of "life is wonderful because of celebration."//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/4.jpg
• Santiago0244015🇨🇱ChileSantiago33°27′S, 70°40′WFound Year1541Area (km²)641Population5,507,282LandmarksCerro San Cristóbal, Santiago Cathedral, Central MarketSantiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet Pablo Neruda.You are hardworking, down-to-earth, and appreciate the efficiency and order of Santiago. People here value work as much as you do, and also know how to change their mood and enjoy life during leisure time. Going skiing and tasting fine wines with friends on weekends, then focusing on work during weekdays - this balance of work and rest suits your taste.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/5.jpg
• Caracas0233113🇻🇪VenezuelaCaracas10°30′N, 66°55′WFound Year1567Area (km²)777Population3,289,886LandmarksBolívar Square, Miranda Park, Caracas CathedralCaracas, Venezuela's capital, is a commercial and cultural center located in a northern mountain valley. Independence leader Simón Bolívar is buried at the National Pantheon of Venezuela, established in the 19th century in the city's old town. Caracas Cathedral, a landmark of Romanesque architecture, dates to the 17th century. Parque Central's 225m-high twin towers are the signature of the skyline.You love nature and cherish freedom. The continuous mountains and national parks surrounding Caracas can satisfy your longing for nature. Here, you can find the highest quality coffee and rum in Venezuela, and the warm hospitality of the people will make you feel at home instantly.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/6.jpg
• Buenos Aires1055015🇦🇷ArgentinaBuenos Aires34°36′S, 58°22′WFound Year1536Area (km²)203Population3,054,267LandmarksPlaza de Mayo, Colón Theatre, La Boca NeighborhoodBuenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.You are romantic, affectionate, and love literature and theater. Buenos Aires, with its city full of bookstores, theaters, and tango halls, seems tailor-made for you. Sipping a fragrant cup of coffee at Cafe Tortoni, listening to a tango, and reliving the twists and turns of Buenos Aires described by Borges in his hometown.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/7.jpg
• Salvador1033012🇧🇷BrazilSalvador12°58′S, 38°30′WFound Year1549Area (km²)693Population2,921,087LandmarksChurch and Convent of San Francisco, El Salvador Boardwalk, Fonta MarketSalvador, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, is known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, Afro-Brazilian culture and a tropical coastline. The Pelourinho neighborhood is its historic heart, with cobblestone alleys opening onto large squares, colorful buildings and baroque churches such as São Francisco, featuring gilt woodwork.You enjoy a slow pace of life and appreciate the tree-lined streets and charming colonial-era architecture. Salvador will make you rediscover the beauty of life. With warm sunshine, fresh fruits, and a simple folk culture, it is a hidden paradise for those tired of the fast-paced urban life.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/8.jpg
• Brasília0141013🇧🇷BrazilBrasília15°47′S, 47°52′WFound Year1960Area (km²)5802Population2,914,830LandmarksCathedral of Brasília, Three Powers Plaza, National MuseumBrasília, inaugurated as Brazil’s capital in 1960, is a planned city distinguished by its white, modern architecture, chiefly designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Laid out in the shape of an airplane, its “fuselage” is the Monumental Axis, 2 wide avenues flanking a massive park. In the “cockpit” is Praça dos Três Poderes, named for the 3 branches of government surrounding it.You are rational and rigorous, appreciating the beauty of order and logic, and have unique insights into architecture and design. Living in Brasília allows you to constantly feel the inspiration and creativity of modernist architecture master Oscar Niemeyer. Walking in the Three Powers Plaza and experiencing the rigor and majesty of the city, this "city of architectural wonders" is worth your stay.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/9.jpg
• Fortaleza1124003🇧🇷BrazilFortaleza3°43′S, 38°32′WFound Year1726Area (km²)313.8Population2,591,188LandmarksIracema Beach, Fortaleza Cathedral, Central MarketFortaleza is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará. It's known for its beaches, which are punctuated by red cliffs, palm trees, dunes and lagoons. Fortaleza’s long-standing folkloric traditions are presented in dance performances at the art nouveau José de Alencar theater, open since 1910. Another architectural highlight is the neo-Gothic Catedral Metropolitana.You yearn for the leisurely life of sunny beaches and desire to be close to nature. Fortaleza's long and enchanting coastline can surely meet all your expectations for island life. The comfortable and pleasant climate allows you to fully enjoy the beach and sunshine all year round. Surfing, beach volleyball, and seafood delicacies will always be the main theme of your life.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/10.jpg
• Guayaquil1015013🇪🇨EcuadorGuayaquil2°10′S, 79°54′WFound Year1820Area (km²)344.5Population2,589,229LandmarksCerro Santa Ana, Malecón 2000, Guayas Riverfront ParkGuayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city.You are enthusiastic and outgoing, enjoying making friends. Guayaquil can bring you interesting souls. This is the hometown of musicians and poets. The locals are passionate, and you can make like-minded friends, stroll and chat along the Malecón River, and feel the unique cultural charm of this city.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/11.jpg
• Quito0224014🇪🇨EcuadorQuito0°13′S, 78°30′WFound Year1534Area (km²)372.39Population2,551,721LandmarksOld Town, Quito Cathedral, Cotopaxi National ParkQuito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.You advocate freedom and yearn for romance. Quito satisfies all your imaginations about life. This city, located at an altitude of over 2,800 meters, has different charming features in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The cobblestone streets in the old town are full of romantic feelings, and the surrounding volcanoes and pristine forests allow you to soar freely and experience the excitement of close contact with nature.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/12.jpg
• Santa Cruz de la Sierra0111001🇧🇴BoliviaSanta Cruz de la Sierra17°48′S, 63°10′WFound Year1561Area (km²)535Population1,524,000LandmarksNoel Kempff Mercado National Park, Santa Cruz CathedralSanta Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia's commercial center and the capital city of the Santa Cruz department. It stands on the Pirai River in the tropical lowlands east of the Andes Mountains. Founded by the Spanish in the 1500s, today it's a cosmopolitan hub with museums, restaurants and nightclubs. Its historic core is anchored by the rose-brick Metropolitan Cathedral on Plaza 24 de Septiembre, the central square.You are open-minded and optimistic. The diverse and inclusive city character of Santa Cruz suits your taste. Immigrants from all over the world gather here, with multiple languages intertwined, such as Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Japanese. Exotic food and characteristic markets will open your eyes, and you will gain friendship and happiness in the exchange and collision.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/13.jpg
• Montevideo1233012🇺🇾UruguayMontevideo34°53′S, 56°10′WFound Year1724Area (km²)194Population1,305,082LandmarksPlaza Independencia, Solís Theatre, Punta del EsteMontevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.You are low-key and simple, indifferent to fame and fortune. The leisurely and comfortable pace of life in Montevideo attracts you. Strolling around Independence Square in the city center, appreciating historical buildings, enjoying afternoon tea in street cafes, reading Rio de la Plata's poetry collection, and feeling the peace and satisfaction of the soul.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/14.jpg
• Mexico City0244005🇲🇽MexicoCiudad de México19°26′N, 99°08′WFound Year1325Area (km²)1485Population8,918,653LandmarksConstitution Square, National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec CastleMexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It's known for its Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish conquistadors and the Palacio Nacional, which houses historic murals by Diego Rivera. All of these are situated in and around the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo.You are independent and strong, with a distinct personality, and appreciate the enthusiasm and unique charm of Mexico City. Explore the colonial-era ruins such as the Constitution Square and surrounding cathedrals, feel the splendor of ancient Indian civilization in the archaeological museum, taste authentic Mexican cuisine, feel the festive atmosphere, and you will never feel alone in this passionate city.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/15.jpg
• Cartagena1022013🇨🇴ColombiaCartagena10°24′N, 75°30′WFound Year1533Area (km²)572Population892,545LandmarksOld Town, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, BocagrandeCartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs.You are romantic and affectionate, longing for a poetic dwelling. Cartagena fulfills all your imaginations of slow living. This Caribbean pearl has the most enchanting sunsets, the softest beaches, and the most mysterious old town. Listening to the sound of waves and wandering in the old town, appreciating the mottled colors of the architecture, tasting the incomparably fresh seafood, you will be completely captivated by the tropical charm of this city.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/16.jpg
• Asunción0113012🇵🇾ParaguayAsunción25°16′S, 57°40′WFound Year1537Area (km²)117Population542,023LandmarksCasa de la Independencia, Statue of the Virgin of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Asunción CathedralAsunción is the capital city of Paraguay, bordered by the Paraguay River. It’s known for its grand López Palace, the seat of government housing the president’s offices. Nearby, the National Pantheon of Heroes has a mausoleum and plaques commemorating Paraguayan historical figures. The Independence House Museum is marked by its colonial architecture and features artifacts documenting emancipation from Spanish rule.You value quality of life and enjoy a leisurely vacation vibe. Asunción can satisfy your yearning for a good life. Known as the "Little Switzerland of South America," it has a pleasant climate all year round. Golf courses, yacht clubs, and open-air bars are your best choices for enjoying leisure time. Walking in Lanmei Park, you can feel the ease and happiness of being at peace with the world.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/17.jpg
• Panama City1233114🇵🇦PanamaPanamá8°58′N, 79°32′WFound Year1519Area (km²)275Population880,691LandmarksPanama Canal, Panama City Old Quarter, Plaza de la IndependenciaPanama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city framed by the Pacific Ocean and man-made Panama Canal. Casco Viejo, its cobblestoned historic center, is famed for colonial-era landmarks like the neoclassical Palacio Presidencial and bougainvillea-filled plazas lined with cafes and bars. The Miraflores Locks offers views of ships traversing the canal, an essential shipping route linking the Atlantic and Pacific.You have great ambitions and desire to start a career in a prosperous city. Panama City allows you to make a grand plan in the financial capital of Latin America. Overlooking the canal view from the skyscrapers of the Marina Bay Financial District, you can feel the thrill of planning and strategizing. The colonial architecture of the old town Casco Viejo and the leisurely atmosphere of the old district can also spice up your busy life. Modernity and classicism interact here, just like your soul.//www.arealme.com/latin-america-city/show/18.jpg