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In-depth Knowledge
Colour and culture:
Buenos Aires
CITY CULTURE AND FRESH AIR Buenos Aires, three at Iguassu and
Clients: the husband enjoys art, music and three in Rio. Price includes flights and
the buzz of city life, while his wife loves B&B accommodation.
the great outdoors www.sunvil.co.uk At the bottom of the
world: Tierra del Fuego,
Combine Argentina and Brazil Combine Argentina & Chile the southernmost tip
Buenos Aires is a cultural wonderland with Twinning Argentina with Chile instead of Brazil of the continent
excellent art and architecture, world-class wining allows more time in the southern part of the conti-
and dining, a thriving fashion scene and tango nent. Once clients go beyond stylish Buenos Aires,
heritage. Argentina and Brazil make a logical they can experience the gaucho culture at an
combination, with good airlift from Sao Paulo estancia in the pampas grasslands.
and Rio to Buenos Aires. Argentina is home to several breathtaking land-
But many operators use the magnificent Iguassu scapes, with the highlight being the rugged beauty
Falls on the border between the two countries as of Patagonia, straddling southern Argentina and
the crossing point instead. It’s worthwhile seeing Chile. This is where the Andes are at their most
the falls from both sides if time allows – feel the majestic, with soaring peaks and glistening ice
spray on your face on the Argentine side before shelves, such as the Perito Moreno glacier – one
checking out the stunning Brazilian panorama. of the largest outside the Himalayas.
Once in Brazil, samba, carnival and caipirinha Sample package: Collette Worldwide has a tour
cocktails make for another exciting, if less entitled The Natural Wonders of Argentina &
polished, cultural experience. Then travel up Chile, which starts from £3,249 inclusive of flights
to the Amazon for more stunning scenery. and lasts for two weeks. This takes in the stunning
Sample package: Sunvil Latin America has a waterfalls and pinnacles of the Torres del Paine
10-night Golden Triangle of South America pack- and Tierra del Fuego national parks.
age from £2,798 per person, with three nights in www.colletteworldwide.com
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