Christmas is a time to be merry and bright! This is especially true in Latin America.
Every year around the holidays, cities and towns across Latin America are decked with beautiful lights, over-the-top firework displays and colorful decorations. Though each place adds their own unique flare to their holiday display, one thing holds true across the board: they’re all absolutely gorgeous. See for yourself!
Here 16 photos of holiday lights and decorations taken in Latin America in recent years.
Mexico City, Mexico
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People are seen near a Christmas tree and buildings around the Zócalo as part of Christmas celebrations in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 22, 2016.
São Paulo, Brazil
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An illuminated bus drives along the streets of the old center of São Paulo on December 21, 2016.
Medellín, Colombia
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A woman looks at a Christmas light display in Medellín, Colombia, on December 16, 2016.
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Machala, Ecuador
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People pose in front of an illuminated Christmas tree in a park in Machala, Ecuador, on December 14, 2016.
Guadalajara, Mexico
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People enjoy a Christmas light display in Guadalajara, Mexico, on December 12, 2016.
Remedios, Cuba
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Cubans celebrate Las Parrandas de Remedios on December 24, 2015.
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Bogotá, Colombia
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People walk along a park that has been illuminated for Christmas in Bogotá on December 17, 2015.
Managua, Nicaragua
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A colorful Christmas tree stands in Managua, Nicaragua, December 14, 2015.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Fireworks explode around Rio's Christmas tree during its lighting ceremony at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 12, 2015.
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Lima, Peru
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Christmas decorations are seen in front of the Cathedral of Lima on December 7, 2015.
Guatemala City, Guatemala
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Fireworks light up the sky at the unveiling ceremony for a Christmas tree in Guatemala City on November 14, 2015.
San Salvador, El Salvador
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Passers-by walk next to a Christmas tree in front of the National Palace at the historic center of San Salvador on December 18, 2014.
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Asunción, Paraguay
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An eco-friendly Christmas tree is set up in front of the presidential palace in Asunción on December 22, 2013.
La Paz, Bolvia
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People enjoy the eco-friendly Christmas tree set-up at the Basilica of San Francisco in La Paz on December 18, 2013.
San José, Costa Rica
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People watch fireworks explode around the Children's Museum in San José on December 5, 2012.
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Christmas decorations are seen in Santo Domingo on December 20, 2011.
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