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.

Things to Do

Cruises

Tours

  • GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE W/ SANTIAGO EXT. (SBE)

    From $2,579.00 (USD)

    Magnificent scenery, vibrant dances, cosmopolitan cuisine, friendly people, and awe-inspiring sights-all this and more await you on this wonderful vacation to South America!

  • Antarctica

    From $8,049.00 (USD)

    Discover the magic and wonder of the 'White Continent' aboard the stylish and comfortable MS Fram. Jump off from Ushuaia, Argentina and explore vistas of blue white glaciers and busy penguin rookeries.

  • AUSTRALIS EXPEDITON

    INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 2 nights with room taxes & services charges, The 5 day/4 night cruise aboard the M/V Via Australis (cabins category A, for AA add $120 per person), English speaking tour guides, all trans...

  • South America Capital Cities

    Including: Daily breakfast. · Hotel accommodations of your choice for 6 nights with room taxes and service charges (3 nights B.Aires and 3 nights Santiago). · Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides.

  • South America 2012: Cultures and Contrasts of South America 2012

    From $5,475.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: South America DiscoveryBrochure Type: South America 2012Embrace the music, cuisine and culture of South America as you journey through magnificent Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile.

  • Absolutely Argentina

    INCLUDING: AIRFARE via American Airlines from Miami (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities) to Buenos Aires. (Local flights to Iguassu, Bariloche, Mendoza, Calafate, Ushuaia via Aerolineas Argentinas or Lan Airlines) . Daily breakfast.

  • 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%.

  • Patagonia: The Marvels of Argentina & Chile

    From $5,049.00 (USD)

    Travel to the edge of the world. Experience the bold landscapes of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Venture among the region's majestic Andes Mountains, epic glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and rich wine region.

  • 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%.

  • 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 driver...

  • GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ODYSSEY (SG)

    From $4,229.00 (USD)

    Sample the unique cultures of South America on this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, including stays in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, and Santiago.

  • 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%.

  • GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ODYSSEY W/ PERU EXT. (SGE)

    From $5,329.00 (USD)

    Sample the unique cultures of South America on this thrilling vacation to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru, including stays in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Lima, and Santiago.

  • Wonders of South America with Lake Crossing

    From $3,999.00 (USD)

    From Brazil's marvelous Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu to Argentina's serene city of Mendoza and lively Buenos Aires, delve into the vivacious cultures of South America. Learn how to craft the famous caipriniha cocktail.

  • 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.

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Cruises

Tours


  • GLOBUS 2012: SOUTH AMERICAN ESCAPE W/ SANTIAGO EXT. (SBE)

    From $2,579.00 (USD)

    Magnificent scenery, vibrant dances, cosmopolitan cuisine, friendly people, and awe-inspiring sights-all this and more await you on this wonderful vacation to South America!

  • THE ARGENTINIAN EXPRESS

    NCLUDING: 6 nights hotel accommodations of your choice ; Half day city tour of Buenos Aires; Half day tour of the Falls Daily buffet breakfast; Transfers airport-hotel-airport; Room taxes & Service charges; Local airfare Buenos Aires-Iguassu-Bu...

 
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