Rio de Janeiro — Brazil — Travelbag Latin America 2008 online holiday brochure

Tours for Independent Travellers Highlights of Argentina & Brazil BRAZIL 11 Days from �717 (excludes flights) Buenos Aires (4 nights), Iguass� Falls (2 nights) & Rio (4 nights) Highlights Include � Stay four nights in the elegant city of Buenos Aires � Spend a day on a typical Argentine ranch � Enjoy a superb and authentic Tango Show � Discover the magnificent Iguass� Falls and the surrounding rainforest � Stay four nights in fabulous Rio, this unique and beautiful city will enthrall you � Visit the legendary Statue of Christ � Travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain � Experience Rio by night � Bask on Copacabana beach Departures: Daily Day 1: Buenos Aires On arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a four-night stay in this cosmopolitan and historical city. Standard: Dazzler Libertad Superior: Claridge Hotel Deluxe: The Caesar Park Day 2: City Sightseeing and Tango Show On this fabulous half-day tour discover the brightly painted houses of the artists' quarter at La Boca, the gracious parks and statues of Palermo and the chic and fashionable neighbourhood of Recoleta, with its tree-lined avenues and exclusive boutiques, and the famous cemetery that holds Evita's shrine. In the evening enjoy delicious Argentine cuisine followed by a superb and authentic presentation of the provocative Tango. (BD) ARGENTINA Statue of Christ, Corcovado PARAGUAY 2hrs 35mins Iguass� Falls Rio de Janeiro 1hr 45mins URUGUAY Buenos Aires Air Day 3: Fiesta Gaucha Tour Buenos Aires is located on the edge of Argentina's agricultural heartland, the `pampas', a vast area scattered with many cattle ranches and colonial-style mansions, known locally as estancias. On this full day tour you will experience life on an Argentine ranch and indulge in a mouth-watering barbecue or 'Parrillada', as the Argentines call them, with typical folk music and dancing. (BL) Day 4: Full Day at Leisure A free day to explore the wonderful city of Buenos Aires and really appreciate the diversity and different influences which have made this city what it is today. Take a walk along the riverfront in Puerto Madero and visit the plazas and caf�s of Recoleta or Palermo. Florida Street is a great place to do some last-minute shopping. This evening why not enjoy dinner in one of the fashionable restaurants in the neighbourhood of Las Ca�itas? (B) Day 5: Buenos Aires � Iguass� Falls Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Buenos Aires domestic airport for your morning flight (not included) to Iguaz� Airport on the Argentine side of the falls. On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel on the Brazilian side of the falls for a two-night stay in the heart of the National Park, just a stroll away from the viewing 14 Iguassu Falls

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