The 13 Capital Cities of South America (Map Included)

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South America is home to 12 independent nations, each with a capital city (or two!) that serves as the center of political and cultural life. While some capitals are global tourism destinations, others remain lesser-known despite their historical and economic importance.

If you can’t find the major city you’re looking for, it could be located in North America, so be sure to also check out those capitals here.

And, if you haven’t learned the world map since elementary school, it’s time to smarten up. Don’t be one of the many people making these mistakes: Capital Cities Almost Everyone Gets Wrong!

Capital cities of South America

Without further ado, let’s find out the capitals of these 12 nations in South America with this alphabetical list.

CountryCapital City
ArgentinaBuenos Aires
BoliviaLa Paz (administrative capital), Sucre (constitutional capital)
BrazilBrasilia
ChileSantiago
ColombiaBogota
EcuadorQuito
GuyanaGeorgetown
ParaguayAsunción
PeruLima
SurinameParamaribo
UruguayMontevideo
VenezuelaCaracas

South America capitals map

Capitals of South America
Capital cities of South America (Shutterstock)

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Caitriona Maria is an education writer and owner of The Facts Institute. A teacher for seven years, she has been committed to providing students with the best learning opportunities possible, both domestically and abroad. Dedicated to unlocking students' potential, Caitriona has taught English in several countries and continues to explore new cultures through her travels.