SOUTH AMERICA 5 DESTINATIONS

Meet at Mexico City airport to board the flight to Santiago. Overnight on board.

Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will visit the most important and tourist spots of the capital, such as the main artery, Alameda Bernardo O’Higgins. Then, we will see the historic center: first the Presidential Palace La Moneda. Next, we will walk through the pedestrian streets Huérfanos and Ahumada, full of commercial activity, leading to Plaza de Armas, the strategic point from which the first city layout was made. Around it are the Cathedral, Central Post Office, and City Hall. Then we will pass through Forestal Park and the Museum of Fine Arts before reaching the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood, crossing the Mapocho River. This area is full of cultural and artistic activity and vibrant nightlife. Nearby is the entrance to Metropolitan Park with San Cristóbal Hill, a natural viewpoint offering one of the best panoramic views of the city. Finally, we head to Providencia, Las Condes, and Vitacura, symbols of Santiago’s growth and modernity. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will pick you up at your hotel and head to the Pacific Ocean, crossing the Coastal Range. On the way to Valparaíso, we will see agricultural plantations in the fertile valleys of Curacaví and Casablanca. Valparaíso, Chile’s main port, was declared a World Heritage Site in 2004 because it was the most important Pacific coast maritime destination before the Panama Canal opened in 1914. We will visit the downtown and hillside neighborhoods to better understand this city that thrived in the early 20th century. Heading north along the bay’s waterfront, we reach “The Garden City,” Viña del Mar, named for its numerous parks with huge trees and palm trees. Viña del Mar is one of Chile’s top tourist destinations and hosts the famous Song Festival. Afternoon return to Santiago. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. This tour conveys the excitement of a multifaceted Buenos Aires. We will visit Plaza de Mayo, the political, social, and historical center, where we find the Casa Rosada (Executive Power), the Cabildo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the May Pyramid. Then we cross part of Avenida de Mayo, rich in architectural styles, especially European. This avenue connects the Executive and Legislative Palaces and remains a meeting point for the Spanish community. Next, we visit San Telmo, learning its history, then La Boca, known for its colorful houses and as the first port of Buenos Aires and center of the Italian (especially Genoese) community. Later, we head north to Palermo, with large mansions, the Tres de Febrero Park, countless squares, and major avenues. Here we see the Zoo, Botanical Garden, Argentine Racetrack, Polo Field, and the Monument to the Magna Carta (commonly called “De los españoles”). Then we go to Recoleta, one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods, with Paseo del Pilar full of restaurants and bars, the Pilar Church, and important buildings. We will circle the Colón Theater and Plaza Lavalle, surrounded by the National Cervantes Theater, Roca School, and Legislative Palace. We cross the city’s main avenue, 9 de Julio, where Plaza de la República stands with Buenos Aires’ most iconic symbol: the Obelisk. Finally, we head to Puerto Madero, the city’s most modern neighborhood. The old port, renovated in 1990, became a trendy area full of bars and restaurants. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Free day for personal activities. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Buenos Aires port. We travel by boat to Colonia del Sacramento. We start our visit along the coastal promenade overlooking the bay and islands, then see Real de San Carlos, the old bullring, casino, and fronton. Next, we head to the port and city center, reaching the historic quarter, a walled area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other sites include the Viceroy’s House, Tile Museum, Spanish Museum, Matriz Church, Regional Archive, Street of Sighs, Plaza Mayor, and Eva’s House. Then we take a bus to Uruguay’s nostalgic capital: Montevideo. The bus ride through Uruguay’s interior is beautiful, with rolling hills and ridges. Accommodation.

Breakfast. City tour. The southernmost capital in America is also MERCOSUR’s administrative headquarters. Its coast with magnificent beaches lies along the Río de la Plata, where an excellent bay forms a deep-water natural port. It offers cultural, gastronomic, and recreational options. Outdoor walks along the promenade, squares, and parks are a must, as well as visiting heritage buildings. This panoramic tour covers the main attractions: Independence Square, Executive Tower, Salvo Palace, Solís Theater, Agricultural Market, Legislative Palace, Obelisk to the Constituents, Centenario Stadium, and more. Guided circuit through the city’s main and picturesque neighborhoods. Return options: Punta Carretas Shopping or hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure via Rambla Naciones Unidas and Interbalnearia Route to Piriápolis, a European-style resort featuring the Argentino Hotel and surrounding hills. We ascend San Antonio Hill for the best view. Then we continue to Casapueblo (entrance not included), an architectural artwork by renowned artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, now a museum and gallery. From here, enjoy a majestic view of Punta Ballena and Portezuelo. We proceed to La Barra de Maldonado, crossing its wavy bridge, and return to the peninsula along Brava Beach’s waterfront. Free time for lunch and personal activities in the port and downtown area. Afternoon transfer back to Montevideo hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mexico City. END OF OUR SERVICES