Buenos Aires & Iguazú

Discover why this Argentine capital is considered the “Paris of the South” as you explore the neighborhoods of Retiro and Recoleta with their wide boulevards and early 20th century Parisian architecture. Wander down 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the widest avenues in the world and visit La Recoleta Cemetery where graves of important Argentineans, including several presidents and most notably Eva Perón, are located.

Smoldering with history, beauty, and passion, Buenos Aires' streets and plazas exude a sophistication unrivaled in South America.

Located in La boca neighborhood, Caminito (little path, in Spanish) is a street museum of colorful painted houses typical of the immigrant dwellings that came to characterize this port side area towards the end of the 19th and start of the 20th century.

Walk the San Telmo sculpture trail dedicated to Argentina's most popular comic strip characters.

Large indoor market with stalls offering everything from antiques to fresh fruit and spices. With a typically Italian facade and large interior spaces, the Mercado de San Telmo opened in 1897 to cater to the needs of the new wave of immigrants arriving from Europe. The building was declared a national historic monument in the year 2000.

Today you will travel to the countryside to visit a "estancia" (ranch) where you will taste the traditional "asado" (barbecue) and try the typical Argentinean drink, the mate. You can enjoy the gaucho's activities such as dances and games. There is a wide range of activities on offer at this authentic Gaucho estancia including guided horse riding, carriage rides, photographic safari and folkloric performances. Top it all off by tasting the typical "pastelitos" (traditional argentinian sweet pies) for desert. For safety reasons, weight restrictions apply to the horseback ride activity.

Hike through this lush National Park to see the amazing and exotic animals that make their homes in Argentina. See large toucans fly over you, watch as beautifully colorful butterflies flutter through the trees and see if you can spot the illusive ring-tailed coati. At the end of your hike take in the breathtaking sight of the thundering Iguazu Falls.

Your flight home is overnight. You will return home on Day 9.