Discover Argentina, Chile and Rio
Chile and Argentina have some of the most dramatic
landscapes on the planet, with an incredible diversity
of natural attractions. The steppe of Patagonia in the
south is home to vast sheep ranches in both Argentina
and Chile, as well as the amazing Torres del Paine
in Chile, one of world’s great national parks, with
trekking, horse riding and mountain biking. Tierra del
Fuego, on the Beagle Channel, is the southernmost
tip of the Americas. The breathtaking Perito Moreno
glacier is one of the world’s great natural wonders,
where huge chunks of ice crash into Lago Argentino
as the glacier advances. It is even possible to walk on
the surface of the glacier.
Iguazu Falls, straddling the border of Argentina and
Brazil, are possibly the most spectacular waterfalls
in the world, with over 270 separate falls, up to 80
metres high, stretching for a mile and a half through
lush sub-tropical jungle. The Atacama Desert in the
north of Chile presents a stark contrast. This is the
driest place on earth, and home to incredible scenery,
from dramatic moonscapes, to the largest geyser field
in the southern hemisphere. The Lake District, in
both Chile and Argentina, offers beautiful views of
mountains and volcanoes, lakes and forests. Easter
Island, in the south seas, is a beautiful volcanic
island, but it is the incredible giant statues scattered
across the landscape that make this one of the
strangest places anywhere in the world.
However, natural wonders are only part of the
attraction. Buenos Aires in Argentina has long been
the cultural capital of Spanish South America, where
the people pride themselves on enjoying the good
life, with excellent food, wine and sophisticated
tango. Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a modern city
at the foothills of the Andes. The area around the city
produces some of the best wines in South America.
Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, is a city of true Latin
vibrancy. It has one of the most incredible settings of
any place on earth, where the lush, tropical mountains
roll into the Atlantic Ocean. Much of life is conducted
on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, where the
beautiful people play football and volleyball.
Lake District, Chilean Andes
A holiday in Argentina, Chile and Rio allows you to
combine a visit to some of the most beautiful places
on earth with some of the most exciting cities.
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