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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    Tour Type: At LeisureBrochure Type: TT Latin America 2023You'll never forget travelling on this epic Amazon tour as you glide upstream through the biodiverse rainforest in search of lone tapirs, capybaras, and the giant anaconda.

  • Impressions of South America

    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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  • South America Revealed with Galapagos Legend North and Central Cruise

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  • South America Revealed

    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...

  • South America Revealed with Brazilian Amazon

    Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type: TT Latin America 2023This epic South American tour will leave you feeling like an insider as you discover Brazilian rainforests, the captivating local culture of Manaus and sun-kissed Rio de Janeiro, stunning nation...

  • South America Samba

    Tour Type: PanoramaBrochure Type: V1 Americas Costsaver 2024Two of South America's most vibrant and sultry countries await you on South America Samba.

  • South America Revealed with Brazilian Amazon and Galapagos Legend East Cruise

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  • South America Discovery

    Tour Type: PanoramaBrochure Type: V1 Americas Costsaver 2024Starting in the 'Cidade Maravilhosa', experience the sheer force of nature at Iguassu Falls before country hopping to Argentina for big steaks, fiery tango and a slice of gaucho living.

  • Essence of South America

    From the eastern coast of Brazil by way of Patagonia and the Andes, through some of South America's most breathtaking scenery to the western coast of Chile, explore the essence of each destination with unique travel experiences you wouldn't have acce...

  • Impressions of South America with Easter Island

    Tour Type: At LeisureBrochure Type: TT Latin America 2023Go behind the scenes of South American culture on this epic Amazon tour, from sunny Ipanema to learning the sultry samba in Rio de Janeiro and the tango in romantic Buenos Aires.

  • South America Discovery

    Tour Type: PanoramaBrochure Type: Americas Costsaver 2023Starting in the 'Cidade Maravilhosa', experience the sheer force of nature at Iguassu Falls before country hopping to Argentina for big steaks, fiery tango and a slice of gaucho living.

  • Essence of South America

    From the eastern coast of Brazil by way of Patagonia and the Andes, through some of South America's most breathtaking scenery to the western coast of Chile, explore the essence of each destination with unique travel experiences you wouldn't have acce...

  • Patagonia

    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...

  • Patagonia

    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...

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Cruises

Tours

  • South America Revealed

    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...

  • South America Discovery

    Tour Type: PanoramaBrochure Type: V1 Americas Costsaver 2024Starting in the 'Cidade Maravilhosa', experience the sheer force of nature at Iguassu Falls before country hopping to Argentina for big steaks, fiery tango and a slice of gaucho living.

 
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