South America Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Challenge yourself with our South America crossword puzzles. Test your knowledge of the continent's diverse geography, vibrant cultures, and rich history!

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South America

Hard · 15×15 · 21 words
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  1. 2. Linguistic thread from the Inca heart
  2. 5. Bird-shaped capital born from the scrubland
  3. 7. Fine-furred relative of the camel
  4. 8. Gaucho's endless grassy carpet
  5. 13. Archipelago where time and evolution branched
  6. 15. The green lungs of the continent
  7. 16. Mother of cities on the Paraguay River
  8. 18. The navel of the ancient world
  9. 19. Orinoco's vast and flooded plains
  10. 20. Lethal route through the Bolivian mist

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  1. 1. Spitting image of Andean transport
  2. 2. Knotted record for those without an alphabet
  3. 3. Armadillo-backed guitar with a high pitch
  4. 4. Divine radiance worshiped at the solstice
  5. 6. Tabletop where the earth meets the sky
  6. 9. Ecuadorian port where rivers meet the sea
  7. 10. Vined brew for a spiritual journey
  8. 11. Bitter infusion shared in a gourd
  9. 12. Southern tip where the wind never sleeps
  10. 14. Where Malbec finds its altitude
  11. 17. Vulture with a massive shadow over the peaks

South America

Medium · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. Woolly pack animal often seen in Peruvian highlands
  2. 6. Empire builders of the legendary Machu Picchu
  3. 8. Exceedingly thin nation stretching along the Pacific
  4. 9. Archipelago famous for its unique tortoises and finches
  5. 11. Sprawling capital city nestled in the northern Andes
  6. 12. Rhythmic music style that defines the spirit of Brazil
  7. 13. Lengthy backbone of the western coast

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  1. 2. Coastal capital known for its colonial architecture and ceviche
  2. 3. Caffeinated herbal drink shared through a metal straw
  3. 4. Major river flowing primarily through Venezuela
  4. 5. Country named for its position on the Earth's midline
  5. 7. Major producer of emeralds and high-quality coffee
  6. 9. Only nation on the continent with English as its official tongue
  7. 10. Dramatic dance born in the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires

South America

Easy · 7×7 · 6 words
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  1. 1. The capital and largest city of Peru
  2. 5. The world's largest river by volume
  3. 6. The long mountain range running along the west coast

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  1. 2. A colorful long-tailed parrot
  2. 3. Thick tropical forest with heavy rainfall
  3. 4. Spanish word for waterfall

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