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From Rio to Santiago: A South American Adventure

Oscar Pulido

Oscar Pulido

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 19-day journey through Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza, Santiago, and São Paulo. Explore iconic landmarks, marvel at natural wonders, and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$36

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$ 6

Hotel Atlântico Rio

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$36
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Escadaria Selarón
Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$96

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$ 6

Hotel Atlântico Rio

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
40 - 48 min

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Directions

Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$30
Day 3Futuristic Visions at Museu do Amanhã
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$14

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$ 4

Hotel Atlântico Rio

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Museu do Amanhã
Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$14
Day 4Christ the Redeemer and Tranquility at Parque Lage
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$74

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$ 4

Hotel Atlântico Rio

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$66
24 - 36 min

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Directions

Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

Trip to Foz do Iguaçu

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$34

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$ 5

Bogari Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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Directions

Iguazu Falls
Massive, picturesque waterfalls surrounded by trails, with wildlife & a train through the jungle.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$34
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$152

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$ 9

Bogari Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Marco das Três Fronteiras
Triple-frontier landmark with an obelisk, Jesuit museum, restaurant, fountain & playground.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Parque das Aves
Forested zoo park featuring about 143 species of birds, plus some reptiles & butterflies.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$32
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Dreams Park Show
Wax museum at Foz do Iguaçu Park Show featuring life-sized sculptures of international celebrities.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

Trip to Buenos Aires

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$0

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$ 1

Unique Executive Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Parque Centenario
Scenic green space offering an amphitheater, a lake with ducks, murals, sculptures & a fountain.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

El Ateneo Grand Splendid
This converted theater was first opened in 1919 & has now been converted into an elegant book store.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$0

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$ 1

Unique Executive Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Galerías Pacífico
Mural-filled shopping mall with tax-free shopping for visitors & guided tours of the grand building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Plaza de Mayo
City square named after 1810 revolution that took place here, leading to Argentina's independence.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Obelisco
Unveiled in 1936, this landmark obelisk made from Cordoba white stone is a popular meeting place.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3Futuristic Visions at Museu do Amanhã
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$12

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$ 1

Unique Executive Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Kirchner (CCK)
Expansive beaux arts cultural center showcasing a variety of musical performances & art exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Jardín Japonés
Garden with Japanese landscaping, ponds, exhibits & a plant nursery, plus a sushi restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12
Day 4Christ the Redeemer and Tranquility at Parque Lage
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$0

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$ 1

Unique Executive Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Waterside city nature reserve with lagoons, marshland & forest, plus walking & cycling trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Majestic Iguazu Falls in Foz do Iguaçu
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$24

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$ 1

Unique Executive Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Teatro Colón
This grand theater (circa 1908) known for acoustics hosts classical music, operas, ballets & tours.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Recoleta
The 1732 building, one of the city's oldest, is a cultural center with concerts, classes & exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

Trip to Bariloche

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$62

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$ 4

Hotel Crans Montana

Depart from your stay 🏨

86 - 104 min

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Directions

Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
Massive national park established in 1903 with mountains, lakes & forests & outdoors activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
109 - 131 min

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Directions

Confitería del Cerro Campanario
Chairlift ride up 1,050m-high Cerro Campanario, with lake & mountain vistas & a cafe at the top.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$92

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$ 3

Hotel Crans Montana

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Centro Cívico Bariloche
Landmark town hall & main square of Bariloche, featuring Alpine-inspired architecture & a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Catedral Alta Patagonia
Year-round center with a base village offering 1,480 acres of ski & snowboard terrain & 38 lifts.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$92

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

Trip to Mendoza

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$0

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$ 2

Anden Aristides

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Plaza Independencia, Mendoza
Landscaped square & lively hangout featuring shade trees, a semicircular fountain & vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
645 - 774 min

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Monumento Histórico Nacional a la Bandera
Memorial to national flag with tower, inaugurated in 1957, honoring Argentine hero Manuel Belgrano.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
635 - 762 min

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Mercado Central
Lively indoor market featuring colorful butcher counters, produce vendors & hot-food stands.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$0

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$ 1

Anden Aristides

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Parque General San Martín
Expansive urban park featuring a lake, a rose garden & promenades lined with statuary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

Trip to Santiago

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$0

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$ 6

Sommelier Loft

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Central Market
Energetic 1800s market known for its fresh seafood vendors & casual cafes serving fish specialties.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Bicentenario Park
City green space with a dog agility course & sports/picnic areas, plus walking paths & a playground.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Costanera Center
Complex featuring the Gran Torre, the tallest skyscraper in Latin America, hotels & a 6-story mall.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$28

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$ 6

Sommelier Loft

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Metropolitan Park of Santiago
Giant urban park featuring cable cars, a zoo, forest, green space, historic statues, pools & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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Buin Zoo
Time-tested zoo with a variety of species, including African animals, plus a whimsical water park.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65

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Trip to São Paulo

Day 1Rio's Marvels - Sugar Loaf and Selarón
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$54

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$ 4

Transamerica Executive Paulista

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Zoológico de São Paulo
Big zoo in a forested area with more than 3,000 animals & invertebrates, plus educational programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Football Fever in Rio
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$0

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$ 8

Transamerica Executive Paulista

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Parque Ibirapuera
Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Parque Villa-Lobos
Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
42 - 51 min

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Directions

Mercado Municipal de São Paulo
Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $743 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$65