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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  • Wonders of Patagonia

    From $6,175.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type: V1 Latin America 2024Travel to the ends of the earth, from the flamboyant capital of Buenos Aires to the land of giants, roaming solitary steppes, the rugged Andes, and glacial lakes.

  • GLOBUS 2023: South American Odyssey with Amazon & Peru (SGY)

    From $8,249.00 (USD)

    Quadruple the sights, sounds, and sizzle on this South American vacation through three of the continent's most scintillating countries.

  • 2023: Ultimate South America with Brazil's Amazon & Galapagos Cruise (1208)

    From $7,219.00 (USD)

    Discover some of South America's greatest cities-Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Quito-and some of its most spectacular ruins and scenic areas on this South America tour.

  • 2023: Brazil, Argentina & Chile Unveiled with Peru (1105)

    From $3,499.00 (USD)

    On this South America tour, experience some of South America's most exciting cities, gorgeous natural wonders, and famous historic sites.

  • GLOBUS 2024: South American Odyssey (SG)

    From $5,519.00 (USD)

    Triple the sights, sounds, and sizzle on this South American vacation through three of the continent's most scintillating countries.

  • GLOBUS 2024: South American Odyssey with Peru (SGE)

    From $7,569.00 (USD)

    Quadruple the sights, sounds, and sizzle on this South American vacation through three of the continent's most scintillating countries.

  • 2023: Ultimate South America (1200)

    From $3,169.00 (USD)

    Discover some of South America's greatest cities-Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Lima-and some of its most spectacular sites on this South America tour to Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

  • South America Revealed

    From $6,675.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type: V1 Latin America 2024Beautiful people and equally stunning scenery, colour and culture - expect nothing else on Rio's gorgeous beaches, your launch pad to a South American tour through vibrant capitals, national par...

  • Wonders of Patagonia with Easter Island

    From $7,129.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type: TT Latin America 2023You'll feel like a local travelling from flamboyant Buenos Aires to the land of giants, the rugged Andes, and glacial lakes on this astounding Patagonia tour.

  • GLOBUS 2024: South American Odyssey with Easter Island (SGE2)

    From $6,779.00 (USD)

    Triple the sights, sounds, and sizzle on this South American vacation through three of the continent's most scintillating countries.

  • Patagonia

    From $8,990.00 (USD)

    Explore the mysterious region of Patagonia as Tauck takes you through the southern Andes mountains, one of the most beautiful places on Earth… past stunning fjords, glaciers, turquoise lakes, jagged, dramatic mountains valleys populated by exo...

  • South America Revealed with Brazilian Amazon and Galapagos Legend North and Central Cruise

    From $11,492.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type: TT Latin America 2023Glide upstream through rainforests of Amazon in search of lone tapirs, grunting capybaras and the giant anaconda before you explore vibrant capitals of South America and the Inca heart of Peru.

  • South America Samba

    From $1,881.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: PanoramaBrochure Type: Americas Costsaver 2023Two of South America's most vibrant and sultry countries await you on South America Samba.

  • GLOBUS 2024: Spirit of South America with Galapagos Cruise (SAE)

    From $8,779.00 (USD)

    Rum and rumba. Ruins and rainforests. Rio and revelry. This carefree vacation to South America has just the R&R you crave.

  • Impressions of South America

    From $3,495.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: At LeisureBrochure Type: V1 Latin America 2024From the vibrant shores of Ipanema to the thundering Iguassu Falls, South America waits!

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