Wines and Cultures of South America: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil
Delve into Latin America’s finest on our delectable 15-day Wines and Cultures of South America adventure. This whirlwind trip through Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil will introduce you to South America’s irresistible rhythms, traditions, and tastes. Beginning in the Andean city of Santiago and wrapping up on the Brazilian beach of Copacabana, you’ll get up close with cowboy culture, learn to dance the sensual tango, and be swept away by Brazil’s vibrant carnival pageantry.
Valparaíso
Embark on a full-day exploration of quirky Valparaíso, one of Chile’s most important seaports and its second-largest city.
Museum of Colchagua
Visit the Museum of Colchagua, which houses the largest collection of pre-Columbian art in Chile.
Santa Cruz Wine Country
Visit a local winery, where we’ll discover the region’s fine vintages as the sun sets over the vineyards. Our winery experience includes a presentation about the region's soil and climate, the history of wine, and the wine-making process. We’ll also savor an included tasting of the winery's offerings, including Carménère, a traditional Chilean grape. Our tour continues with a cable car ride to Cerro Shaman for stunning views of the valley and vineyards.
Learn the Tango in Buenos Aires
The Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires is home to over ten million people and considered one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. When you visit Buenos Aires with Vantage, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to tango during a private lesson with professional dancers. You’ll also take in a fiery tango show, complete with colorful dancers and the passionate sounds of tango music.
Café Tortoni
Enjoy lunch at the famous Café Tortoni. The quintessential Porteño café, Tortoni was founded in 1858; its majestic ambiance, intricate moldings, and marble-topped counters have beckoned artists and scholars alike for over a century.
Iguassu Falls
A highlight of your adventure to South America is your visit to this thundering and magnificent natural wonder from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls.
Rio de Janeiro
Located in a beautiful natural setting, Rio de Janeiro is tropical, musical, and spectacular. See this coastal city from two amazing vantage points: from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain — the granite peak that overlooks the city — and from the top of Corcovado Mountain, site of the huge Christ the Redeemer statue.
Explore Montevideo's Historic Gems
Discover Montevideo's monuments, parks, and gardens today on a walking tour of the Old City, then board a bus to visit the Cathedral, and Constitution, Independence Squares, and other monuments. We’ll also view the Congress Building, an immense structure that is the pride of Uruguay. We’ll also ride past El Prado, a lovely neighborhood and home to one of the oldest parks in the city.
Discover Buenos Aires
Your Buenos Aires adventure features a city tour that includes the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, and La Boca, a colorful and lively neighborhood. You'll also learn how to tango during a private lesson, followed by dinner and a fiery tango performance at El Viejo Almacen, the oldest tango hall in Buenos Aires.
Marco Barrales, Adventure Leader, South America
Marco describes himself as “one who has learned and truly believes that I have only one chance to satisfy my travelers, therefore I focus on detail and personalized attention.” You’ll appreciate all the little details Marco shares that enrich your South America vacation — his favorite Chilean wines, how to choose a good maté cup, the nuanced flavor of palm tree honey, the best photo spots at Iguassu Falls. Born in Santiago, Chile, Marco studied Linguistics and English Teaching at university and is a certified English-Spanish Interpreter. In his spare time, he loves dancing, swimming, and movies.
Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza
The Deluxe
Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza is located in the heart of the city and shares the Plaza de Armas with the excellent Colchagua Museum. Santa Cruz is at the heart of the Colchagua Valley wine region, an area that is receiving international acclaim for its fine red wines. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, laundry service, sauna, gym, and swimming pool. Guest rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, in-room safe, 220v outlets, and a hair dryer. For your convenience, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and an elevator.
Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
An elegant reprieve in the downtown residential district of Recoleta, the Moderate Deluxe Sofitel Buenos Aires is a luxurious, 17-story property located just steps from the city’s exclusive commercial hub, Florida Street, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. The affluent Recoleta district is home to historic neoclassical architecture that makes a perfect counterpoint to the hotel’s colorful and modern flair.
Bourbon Cataratas Resort
This First Class hotel is situated amid lush greenery along the road to the Iguassu Falls. After entering through the attractive lobby, you’ll find such on-site amenities as two restaurants and a lounge bar, gift shop, a health club and spa, two outdoor pools, a jogging track, a beauty parlor, elevator, and laundry and dry-cleaning services. The clean, modern guest rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a minibar, safe, telephone, cable/satellite television, hair dryer, and both 110v & 220v outlets.
JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro Hotel
The luxurious JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro offers easy access to the city's best attractions, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and world-famous Copacabana Beach, which is just steps away. Guest rooms feature elegant decor, plush bedding, marble bathrooms and LCD TVs with international cable. In addition, you’ll enjoy the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center, sparkling rooftop pool, massage rooms, and on-site dining.
