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

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Tours

  • 2024: Ultimate South America (1200)

    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.

  • Classic South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2024 v2See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron's famous balcony in Buenos Aires-all on this immersive tour of South America.

  • Grand South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2024 v2Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up clos...

  • Grand South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: Latin America Luxury Gold 2025 v1Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up close...

  • 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...

  • Classic South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: Latin America Luxury Gold 2025 v1See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron's famous balcony in Buenos Aires-all on this immersive tour of South America.

  • Grand South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2024 v2Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up clos...

  • 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...

  • Grand South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: Latin America Luxury Gold 2025 v1Set out on the grandest of South American tours as you discover Lima, the City of the Kings, explore the salt pans of the Sacred Valley and see the mysterious Machu Picchu up close...

  • 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...

  • GLOBUS 2025: South America Getaway with Santiago (SBE)

    Want to learn the scintillating samba-or the tantalizing tango? Sip sweet caipirinhas-or dry Argentine wines? Sunbathe on famous beaches-or soak in the beauty of neoclassical architecture?

  • GLOBUS 2024: Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Buenos Aires (ILR3)

    When my baby smiles at me, I go to Rio! You'll be smiling from ear to ear on this Independence by Globus tour of Brazil and Argentina with plenty of much needed I-time in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

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

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

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  • 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...

  • Classic South America

    Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2024 v2See the sights of Santiago, enjoy wine tasting in Casablanca Valley and get up close with Eva Peron's famous balcony in Buenos Aires-all on this immersive tour of South America.

 
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