Buenos Aires

One of the world's most wondrous cities, Buenos Aires is more European than Latin American. Open the phonebook and you'll find as many Italian surnames as Spanish ones. You'll also find many British, German, Jewish and Japanese names. Much like the United States, Argentina experienced waves of immigration at the turn of the century and after the Second World War.

It is a city that hardly sleeps, with restaurants routinely serving until 2 or 3 am. There are no obvious slums and, unlike many US cities, the "downtown" areas are not decaying. In fact, they are the heart of the city, home to the best hotels, shops and restaurants. You'll spend much of your time downtown.

Soccer is a national passion; but, thanks to the British, polo is also first rate.

The city has many fine museums and a world-reknowned opera house. Shopping for fine leathers and furs can be fun and rewarding.

You can begin and end your stay in Buenos Aires. But why not see the rest of Argentina? The second largest country in South America, it covers an area of over one million square miles. If you can imagine South America resembling a lamb chop, Argentina and Chile share the bone.

No matter where you travel, take some simple precautions in order to avoid health problems, crime and other mishaps. Following are a few suggestions:

To avoid suspicion when passing through customs, always carry prescription medications in their original containers. Be sure to bring a few extra days worth of medication in case your return home is delayed.

Research the health risks of the areas you plan to visit and allow yourself time to update or get vaccinations and immunizations as necessary. You should also check on the availability of medical care.

Try to avoid tap water, ice cubes, local dairy products and raw or uncooked foods if you are traveling in rural areas or cities in lesser developed nations. Drink bottled water.

Carry a small medical kit with basic emergency supplies, including stomach remedies, band-aids, gauze, antiseptic, and neosporin or something similar for insect bites. If you have any allergies (insect bites, foods, etc.) or health conditions that require a special medication, include it in your medical kit. Check on the accessibility of medical assistance before you leave home.

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  • 2013: BRAZIL, ARGENTINA & CHILE WITH BRAZIL'S AMAZON (ISRG)

    From $3,759.00 (USD)

    Buffet breakfast daily (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 three-course dinners (D); Local Host service in each city; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (except intra-vacation flights, which are additional; in...

  • ARGENTINA

    INCLUDING:Airfare via Copa Airlines from Miami to Buenos Aires. Five nights hotel accommodations at Hotel Impala (3 stars) with daily buffet breakfast , tour of the city , transfers on arrival and departure; English speaking tour guides.

  • Samba & Tango Cities

    INCLUDING: Daily breakfast* in Rio and Buenos Aires. Half day tour to Sugar Loaf. Hotel accommodations of your choice for 3 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro with room taxes and service charges of 10% & 20%.

  • BEST OF PATAGONIA

    Including: Round trip airfare from Miami to Buenos Aires via American Airlines or Lan Chile; Transfers on arrival and departure with an assistance of our local representative. Luggage handling at airports and hotels.

  • 2013 G-Plus: Southern Explorer (SSR)

    From $4,399.00 (USD)

    Countries Visited: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, PatagoniaTrip Style: G-Plus - (Great trips, softer landings) - All the genuine, unforgettable experiences you'd expect from us with upgraded accommodations, nicer rides and a few more frills-meals, private...

  • Tara's Quick visit to South America

    INCLUDING: Daily breakfast. . Hotel accommodations of your choice for 2 nights in Buenos Aires, 2 nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Iguassu, 2 nights in Lima and 2 nights in Cuzco with room taxes and service charges of 10% & 20%.

  • BUENOS AIRES-IGUASSU-SANTIAGO

    Including: Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations of your choice for 10 nights with room taxes and service charges · Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides.

  • CHILE-ARGENTINA-BRAZIL

    INCLUDING: Daily buffet breakfast; private sightseeing tours as mention in itinerary; hotel accommodations for 12 nights with room taxes and service charge; private transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and tips to airport po...

  • 2013 Classic: Iguassu & Beyond (SAIB)

    From $1,849.00 (USD)

    Countries Visited: Argentina, BrazilTrip Style: Classic - (The trips we've build our reputation on) - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amaz...

  • 2013 YOLO: Lima to Rio Adventure (SPMR)

    From $5,499.00 (USD)

    Countries Visited: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, UruguayTrip Style: YOLO - (Popular with 18-30-somethings) - YOLO trips are built for those who want to take on the planet in a fun and affordable way with a small g...

  • PERU-ARGENTINA-BRAZIL

    INCLUDING:Daily breakfast; sightseeing tours as mention in itinerary; hotel accommodations of your choice for 11 nights with room taxes and service charge; local airfare Lima-Cuzco-Lima; transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling a...

  • PERU-CHILE-ARGENTINA

    INCLUDING: Daily buffet breakfast; private sightseeing tours as mention in itinerary; hotel accommodations for 13 nights as per itinerary with room taxes and service charge; private transfers on arrival and departure including baggage handling and t...

  • Double Patagonia

    Including: 12 nights hotel accommodations; all transfers; English speaking tour guide; daily breakfast; entrance fees and airfare via LAN Airlines from Miami (see add ons from New York and Los Angeles)Not included: Tips to tour guides and drivers.

  • BEST OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC

    INCLUDING: Daily breakfast. . Hotel accommodations of your choice for 3 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Iguassu with room taxes and service charges of 10% & 20%.

  • 2013: GRAND TOUR OF SOUTH AMERICA WITH BRAZIL'S AMAZON & PERU'S AMAZON (ISHC)

    From $5,029.00 (USD)

    Buffet breakfast daily (B), 7 lunches (L), 6 three-course dinners (D); Local Host service in each city; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (except intra-vacation flights, which are additional; in...

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