1988 South American Youth Championships in Athletics
| IX South American Youth Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 2–4 | 
| Host city | Cuenca, Ecuador | 
| Level | Youth | 
| Events | 38 | 
| Participation | about 190 athletes from  9 nations  | 
The 9th South American Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Cuenca, Ecuador, from September 2–4, 1988.