2012 South American Youth Championships in Athletics
| XXI South American Youth Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 26–28 |
| Host city | Mendoza, Argentina |
| Venue | Parque San Martín |
| Level | Youth |
| Events | 40 |
| Participation | 316/307 + 1 guest athletes from 10 + 1 guest nations |
The 21st South American Youth Championships in Athletics were held at the Parque San Martín in Mendoza, Argentina between October 26–28, 2012. A detailed discussion of the results was given elsewhere.