Sighting by Location: South America UFO & Alien Sightings
South America remains one of the world’s most active regions for unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). From the dense rainforests of the Amazon to the high peaks of the Andes, the continent has a rich history of documented encounters, military investigations, and local lore. This directory organizes these events by nation, providing a gateway into the unique and often profound sightings reported by pilots, researchers, and civilians across the southern hemisphere.
Argentina Sightings
Argentina is home to some of the most famous UAP “hotspots” in the world, particularly around the Andes and the mysterious Uritorco Hill. From military jet encounters to civilian reports of high-altitude anomalies, the Argentine archive is one of the continent’s most diverse.
- 1950: Epu Pel La Pampa Argentina Alien Encounter
- 1956: Ombues near Viale, Entre Rios, Argentina Close Encounter
- 1960: Cordoba, Argentina – The Yacanto Photograph
- 1965: Torrent, Corrientes, Argentina Encounter
- 1972: Vallecito, San Juan, Argentina Abduction
- 1973: Occupant Encounter In Argentina
- 1974: Photograph of disc-shaped object in Balcarce, Argentina
- 1975: Man, encounters with 3 beings
- 1978: Carmen de Patagones, Argentina Abduction
- 1978: Francisco and Carmelo Nuñez Encounter
- 1978: The Estancia La Dulce Argentina CE-3
- 1995: Santa Catarina, Sierras Coloradas, Argentina UFO Crash
- 1998: Argentina: A Contactee’s Story – Article
- 1999: Argentina: UFO Stole Water from Military Base
- 2002: Enormous Cigar-Shaped UFO In Payogasta, Argentina
- 2002: Large, Luminous UFO Stops Cars, Electronics In Campamento Vespucio, Argentina
- 2004: Argentina: Fireball crashes behind Glacier
- 2007: Argentina: UFOs Photographed in Tres Arroyos Near Site of Police Incident
- 2007: Police Report UFO and 4 Aliens Near Irene
- 2009: Argentina: Woman Visited by 14 “Extraterrestrials”
- 2012: Argentina: Mass Cattle Mutilations in Formosa
- 1963: Argentina: Tucumán, UFOs and the Story that Inspired Spielberg
Bolivia Sightings
The high-altitude plains of Bolivia have provided numerous accounts of unidentified objects traversing the skies. Notable cases often involve sightings near Lake Titicaca and military reports that have intrigued researchers for decades.
Brazil Sightings
Brazil is arguably the center of South American UFO history, known for significant events like the Colares “Chupa-Chupa” incident and the Varginha case. These reports are often backed by extensive investigations, making the Brazilian archive essential for serious UAP study.
- 1947: 7 ft Aliens spotted in Brazil
- 1952: Barra da Tijuca UFO Photos: Genuine Evidence or Hoax?
- 1952: Contact in Angatuba Mountains, Parana, Brazil
- 1952: Cubatao, Brazil
- 1952: Humanoid Sighting in Itanhaem Brazil
- 1952: Humanoid Sighting in Passa Tempo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- 1954: Pardo River, Brazil Sighting
- 1957: A Report on the Investigation of a UFO Explosion Over the Sea in Brazil
- 1957: Doctoring Villas Boas and aliens on ice – Article
- 1958: Fisherman in Brazil watches UFO
- 1958: Trindade Island Photograph
- 1963: The Friendly Giant
- 1967: Morro Branco, Ceara, Brazil Abduction
- 1968: Caconde, Sao Paulo, Brazil Landing?
- 1969: Abduction of José Antonio da Silva
- 1969: Dwarves From The Underworld
- 1970: UFO on the Sea Near Rio de Janeiro
- 1972: Dias D’Avila, Brazil Encounter
- 1974: Iguacu, Sao Paulo, Brazil Sighting
- 1975: Vitória Brazil Sighting
- 1976: Aricanduva Sao Paulo Brazil Abduction
- 1976: Saturn-shaped Object seen and photographed in Passo Fundo, Brazil
- 1977: Abduction by robot-like beings in Brazil (La Rubia case)
- 1977: Brazil Releases Files of UFO Flap – Article
- 1978: Abduction of Luis Carlos Serra
- 1978: Alto Da Mooca, Sao Paulo, Brazil Encounter
- 1979: Curitiba, Bacacheri, Parana, Brazil Sighting
- 1979: Near Baependi, Minas Gerais Brazil
- 1979: The Jardim Alvorada Abduction
- 1986: Jet Chase Over Brazil
- 1994: An Airline Pilot And Others Watch A Domed Disk
- 1996: Mothership viewed at close range by Brazilian pilot
- 1996: The Varginha, Brazil Entity
- 1999: Cubatão, São Paulo, Brazil Sighting
- 1999: Flying Saucer appeared in 10 countries
- 1999: UFO in the Rio Grande do Norte
- 2001: Palmas, Brazil Sighting
- 2005: Parana, Brazil Low Flying Star Shaped Object
- 1957: Abduction of Antonio Villas Boas
- 2006: Disc-shaped object appears in photo in Alagamar, Brazil
- 2007: João Pessoa PB, Brazil Cross-Shaped And Neon Like Beams Of Light
- 2007: João Pessoa, Tambau, Brazil – A Triangular Shaped Object
- 2014: UFO Follows A GOL Airliner Off Santa Catarina, Brazil
- 1979: Bridge to Mendonca Lima, Brazil
- 1957: The Ubatuba, Brazil Fragments
Chile Sightings
With its exceptionally clear skies and dedicated government-led UAP research agencies, Chile offers a treasure trove of documented sightings. This section features reports ranging from pilot encounters over the Atacama Desert to urban sightings in Santiago.
- 1540: Chile Sighting
- 1550: Biubiu River, Chile Alien Sighting
- 1868: Enormous bird seen in Copiapó, Chile
- 1966: Los Morros Chile Sighting
- 1968: Valparaiso, Chile Close Encounter
- 1977: Chilean soldier loses five days to UFO (The Valdes Case)
- 1978: Retired Chilean General in air encounter with large UFO
- 1996: Electrician Alleges UFO Abduction In Southern Chile
- 1997: Acevedo Abduction
- 2002: Sighting in Angol, Chile
- 2002: UFO photographed over the city of Angol, Chile
- 2004: UFO Landing Video under Analysis
Colombia Sightings
Colombia’s varied terrain, from the Caribbean coast to the Amazon basin, has been the backdrop for many unexplained aerial phenomena. Researchers here have focused on both ancient lore and modern-day sightings reported by commercial and military personnel.
Ecuador Sightings
Ecuador’s position on the equator makes it a fascinating geographic point for UAP activity. This collection includes documented reports from the highlands and the Galapagos Islands, highlighting a long history of unidentified objects in the region.
Paraguay Sightings
While often underreported, Paraguay has a distinct history of UFO encounters, particularly in its rural and agricultural regions. These sightings often involve low-altitude lights and mysterious crafts observed by local communities.
Peru Sightings
Peru is world-renowned for its ancient sites like the Nazca Lines and Machu Picchu, which many enthusiasts link to extraterrestrial history. Modern sightings in the Peruvian Amazon and the Chulucanas region continue to provide compelling evidence for ongoing UAP activity.
Uruguay Sightings
Uruguay stands out as one of the few nations with an official military commission (CRIDOVNI) dedicated to investigating UFO sightings. This archive benefits from their rigorous documentation and the high frequency of sightings along the Uruguayan coast.
- 1971: UFO photographed in Uruguay
- 1972: Alien Encounter at Isla De Lobos, Uruguay
- 1977: Dog dies after close encounter on ranch in Salto, Uruguay
- 2006: Explosions of unknown origin and triangular UFO
- 2006: Family sees UFO over Santa Lucia, Uruguay
- 2006: Uruguayan Air force investigates possible UFO in the sky in Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
Venezuela Sightings
Venezuela’s archive includes high-profile cases involving multiple witnesses and radar confirmation. From the Lake Maracaibo region to the Tepui mountains, these sightings reflect the country’s status as a significant hub for unexplained aerial events.
