Argentina, Brazil & Uruguay: Copacabana to Iguazú

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Departure

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2. Day 2

   Montevideo

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   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Palermo and Barrio Sur districts
   • Visit Plaza Independencia and surrounding landmarks
   • Explore Ciudad Vieja colonial buildings and murals

   Landmarks
   Palacio Salvo
   Plaza Independencia
   Puerta de la Ciudadela
   Palacio Estévez
   Rambla de Montevideo
   Ciudad Vieja

   

3. Day 3

   Montevideo

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Montevideo with local, English-speaking guide
   • Visit to Mercado del Puerto
   • Visit to Catedral Metropolitana
   • Visit to Centenario Stadium

   Optional Activities

   • Acai bowl at Mercado Agricola
   • Chivito at Mercado del Puerto
   • Stroll along Avenida 18 de Julio
   • View Legislative Palace
   • Relax at Parque Rodo

   Landmarks
   Mercado Agricola
   Mercado del Puerto
   Catedral Metropolitana
   Avenida 18 de Julio
   Legislative Palace
   Centenario Stadium
   Parque Rodo

   

4. Day 4

   Montevideo

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   Optional Activities

   • Swimming and sunbathing at Playa Malvin
   • Kitesurfing or windsurfing at Playa Montoya (payable on site)
   • Volleyball or soccer tournament with locals

   Landmarks
   Playa Malvin
   Playa Montoya

5. Day 5

   Montevideo - Colonia del Sacramento - Buenos Aires

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   Included Activities

   • Long-distance coach from Montevideo to Colonia del Sacramento
   • Ferry from Colonia del Sacramento to Buenos Aires

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of Recoleta district
   • Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookshop
   • See Floralis Genérica sculpture

   Landmarks
   Recoleta
   El Ateneo Grand Splendid
   Floralis Genérica
   Plaza de las Naciones

   

6. Day 6

   Buenos Aires

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   Included Activities

   • Tango dance class with locals

   Optional Activities

   • Walking tour of La Boca district
   • Visit El Caminito street
   • Snacks at local restaurants and street stalls

   Landmarks
   La Boca
   El Caminito

   

7. Day 7

   Buenos Aires

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   Included Activities

   • Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (free admission)

   Optional Activities

   • Photo at Obelisco on Avenida 9 de Julio
   • Cross Avenida 9 de Julio (16-lane road)
   • Visit Café Tortoni
   • Relax in Bosques de Palermo Park

   Landmarks
   Obelisco
   Avenida 9 de Julio
   Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
   Café Tortoni
   Bosques de Palermo

   

8. Day 8

   Buenos Aires - Puerto Iguazú - Foz do Iguaçu

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   Included Activities

   • Private transfer to airport

   Optional Activities

   • Evening stroll through bars of Foz do Iguaçu
   • Coconut mocktail at local bar

   Landmarks
   Foz do Iguaçu

   

9. Day 9

   Foz do Iguaçu - Iguazú Falls

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Iguazú Falls with local, English-speaking guide

   Landmarks
   Iguazú Falls
   Iguazú National Park

10. Day 10

    Iguazú National Park

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    Optional Activities

    • Circuito Superior hiking trail (40 minutes)
    • Yacaratía Trail hiking (10 km)
    • Jungle boat tour

    Landmarks
    Iguazú National Park
    Circuito Superior
    Yacaratía Trail

    

11. Day 11

    Rio de Janeiro

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Copacabana

    Landmarks
    Copacabana
    Sugar Loaf Mountain

    

12. Day 12

    Rio de Janeiro

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    Included Activities

    • Cable car ticket to Sugarloaf Mountain summit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Corcovado and Cristo Redentor
    • Visit Catedral de São Sebastião
    • Guided city tour with experienced guide (payable on site)

    Landmarks
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Corcovado
    Cristo Redentor
    Catedral de São Sebastião

    

13. Day 13

    Rio de Janeiro - Rocinha

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rocinha favela with local guide

    Landmarks
    Rocinha

    

14. Day 14

    Rio de Janeiro - Jardim Botânico - Santa Teresa

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    Optional Activities

    • Visit Jardim Botânico
    • Walking tour of Santa Teresa
    • Visit Escadaria Selarón
    • Cab ride to Jardim Botânico (payable locally)

    Landmarks
    Jardim Botânico
    Santa Teresa
    Escadaria Selarón

    

15. Day 15

    Rio de Janeiro - Beaches

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    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and sunbathing at Copacabana
    • Swimming and sunbathing at Ipanema
    • Surfing
    • Soccer on the beach
    • Caipirinha at beach bar

    Landmarks
    Copacabana
    Ipanema

16. Day 16

    Rio de Janeiro - Departure

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17. Day 17

    Arrival Home

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