Want to learn the scintillating samba or the tantalizing tango? Sip sweet caipirinhas or dry Argentine wines? Sunbathe on famous beaches or soak in the beauty of neoclassical architecture? This getaway just south of the usual visits three of South America s most sizzling cities so you can do it all. With time in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago, this sultry tour of South America combines the best of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, plus the opportunity to witness the thundering Iguassu Falls from the perspective of both countries. Guided sightseeing to the legendary sights is enhanced by numerous opportunities to live like a local. This South America getaway includes an empanada cooking class, a private tango lesson, and a day on an authentic Argentine ranch where you can enjoy authentic cuisine, tap your foot to regional music, and even take the reins of a horse and channel your inner gaucho. Get even more familiar with the fantastic flora and fauna along the Meeting of the Waters where the chocolate-hued Rio Negro flows alongside the yellowish Rio Solim es without ever mixing. You ll also enjoy Naturalist-guided walks to see flora and fauna and spend time with a Caboclo local when you begin your tour of South America with a vacation package to Brazil s Amazon. Skip and sip your way through more storied scenery with time in Santiago Chile s European-influenced capital between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. Your Local Guide will show you how to drink in the culture, heritage, and legendary wines of this modern and sophisticated city.
