Google Maps revealed the most visited attractions in Latin America and introduced new features.
In light of the arrival of this new decade, the platform has decided to highlight the most significant themes that have set the tone worldwide, as well as in Argentina, Chile, and Colombia in recent years.
Google Maps celebrates two decades of existence, during which it has helped over 2 billion people each month navigate, explore, and discover new destinations around the globe. On the occasion of this anniversary, the platform highlights the most significant places and points of interest globally and in countries like Argentina, Chile, and Colombia, as well as introducing new tools that allow users to move more efficiently and responsibly, alongside a journey through its most important milestones.
According to Miriam Daniel, Vice President of Google Maps, “20 years ago, Google Maps was introduced as a revolution, changing the way people move. Today, it is much more than just a map. It is a vital tool for a vast number of users who rely on it monthly.” Thanks to a community of 500 million contributors making 100 million updates, Google Maps provides up-to-date information about 250 million businesses and places and has guided people through 1 trillion kilometers of routes.
In this celebration, Google Maps is launching several attractive novelties:
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Sustainability: Users can now visualize and select routes that are more fuel or energy-efficient, available on iOS and Android platforms.
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New navigation avatar: To commemorate its birthday, drivers will have the option to change the navigation arrow to a festive bus.
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Improved screenshots: With Gemini technology, Google Maps will automatically identify highlighted places in screenshots, such as restaurants and attractions, and generate personalized lists without any action required from the user. This feature will be available on iOS in the U.S. this month and will be launched on Android soon.
Regarding the highlighted points in Latin America, each country has unique attractions that reflect its cultural and natural richness.
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Museums: In Argentina, the Museo Casa Histórica de la Independencia Tucumán leads the reviews. La Casa de Isla Negra in Chile, which belonged to Pablo Neruda, stands out, while in Colombia, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín captures the attention of many visitors.
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Parks: The Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires is the most mentioned by Argentinians. In Chile, Plaza de Armas in Santiago is a highlighted spot, and in Colombia, Parque de Sabaneta is the most recognized.
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Beaches: Playa Varese in Argentina is the favorite, while Mirador Playa Pablo Neruda stands out in Chile, and in Colombia, Rocky Cay is the most popular beach.
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Tourist attractions: The Iguazu Falls in Argentina become the most photographed attraction. In Chile, the Metropolitan Park of Santiago holds this title, and in Colombia, La Piedra del Peñol is the most prominent.
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Photographed parks: Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentina; Metropolitan Park of Santiago in Chile; and Parque Arví in Colombia are the most captured by visitors.
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Hiking routes: La Olla in La Cumbrecita (Córdoba) is the most recorded trail in Argentina, while in Chile, Salto El Yeso receives this recognition, and Cerro de Las Tres Cruces in Colombia also stands out for its incredible views of Medellín.
Finally, among the most photographed beaches, Playa Varese in Argentina, Playa Punta de Tralca in Chile, and Rocky Cay in Colombia are the ones that have received the most images and videos on the platform recently.
