Top 20 must-see places to visit in Americas2026 ranking

I think Death Valley is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. Desert expanses as far as the eye can see, absolutely majestic viewpoints, and plenty of completely different places to see: hikes in the canyons, sand dunes, incredible rock formations, a dry lake bed. My favorite will always be Dante's View, I think, which overlooks the Badwater Basin. Even in late October it was really hot for hiking, I do not even want to imagine it in the summer! Stop by the visitor center at Furnace Creek to get all the information you need for your visit!

You can't visit Los Angeles without checking out the giant letters, the symbol of Hollywood. There are some really pretty viewpoints where you can kill two birds with one stone, getting both the sign AND a nice panorama of the city. Lake Hollywood Park is cool, and so is the Griffith Observatory! Great photos in the making! If you are passing through Hollywood, don't miss a tour of one of the studios (Warner Bros, Universal, or Paramount, for example). That was seriously my favorite activity!

I really loved visiting this museum, which is very comprehensive. You will find very ancient works dating back to the Egyptian era as well as more contemporary pieces. Artists from all over the world are on display, including French painters like Monet. This museum felt huge to me. You will need at least 3 to 4 hours to explore it. Bonus, the view is really top notch with a beautiful panorama of Central Park.

This museum is really huge, it spreads over 6 floors! Since it is a modern art museum, expect some original and sometimes surprising pieces. The collections are rich and varied, with some exhibitions being more interesting and accessible than others. Still, it remains a must-see museum in New York for me.

I loved Lake Titicaca. The beauty of the scenery is striking, with deep blue waters and a peaceful surrounding countryside. The atmosphere there is remarkably calm, and meeting the local people makes the experience even more authentic. There are some great hikes to do around the lake, providing truly exceptional views. A place out of time, with dreamlike landscapes.

Even if the Empire State Building might not offer the best view of New York anymore, the view from the top is still incredible. The building is iconic regardless and has a history all its own. You can discover it for yourself once you are there. At the top, there is not a huge amount of space, but the panorama will not disappoint you.

For my part, I really liked my visit to the Statue of Liberty. It is true that she is not huge, but it remains a powerful historical symbol. The boat trip to get there is very nice. I do not necessarily agree with the other negative reviews, for me it is still something to see.

I was shocked by the size of this park, which is truly immense. You can do so many activities there, whether it is running, biking, or even catching a show. I felt like I was in a movie. For once, reality lives up to what I imagined.

The Nicolás Avellaneda Bridge that crosses the Riachuelo is a transporter bridge, one of only eight left on the planet that still works. It goes from the La Boca neighborhood to Isla Maciel (a neighborhood in Dock Sud that is relatively dangerous at night). The bridge is named after the president of the Argentine nation from October 1874 to October 1880.

Just like the city's current botanical garden, it was designed by the landscape architect Charles Thays. It is a large enough park for a nice little picnic on sunny days. It is located not too far from Avenida del Libertador.