It celebrated the tradition of the Parapan American Games as governed by the Americas Paralympic Committee and was held from 17 to 26 November 2023 in Santiago, Chile.

[2] Buenos Aires withdrew their bid in April 2017 due to not having the necessary finances or logistics to host this event and the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.

[12] In a groundbreaking move worldwide, the 2023 Parapan American Games introduced AI-generated audio diplomas for visually impaired and blind athletes.

Utilizing a unique 50-second recording of Julio César Ávila, President of the Americas Paralympic Committee, artificial intelligence technology was employed to create personalized audio diplomas for over 500 athletes.

This innovation not only enhanced the recognition of athletes' achievements but also set a new standard for inclusivity and accessibility in international sports events.

[13] This initiative underscores the commitment of the Americas Paralympic Committee to leveraging cutting-edge technology to promote inclusivity and accessibility in sports.

Among the musical performances, the following artists participated: Anita Tijoux, Beto Cuevas, Denise Rosenthal, Flor de Rap, Kya, Movimento Original and Pablo Chill-E.

[14] A few days later, on March 12 of the same year, Pan-Am Sports decided to hand over the Games to the Peruvian capital Lima.