Page 11 of Sojourns in South America by Frontiers International Travel

amazon cruises and exploration from manaus for the adventure traveler manaus is the jumping-off point for some very exciting exotic and eco-oriented activities in the amazon rain forest you may want to consider a boat like the well-known 80-passenger explorer noted for its outstanding naturalist guides and expedition leaders that operates from manaus to iquitos or you may want to opt for the local flavor of a surprisingly comfortable 6-8 person traditional craft that can ply the waters of the rio negro at a leisurely pace while personalizing the itinerary according to your specific interests and time constraints suggest 4-10 days the contrast of old and new on the mighty amazon this city well from many trips there and we have an outstanding tour operator nature style with a personalized guide staff that can assist in handling your arrangements professionally and efficiently in buenos aires and throughout argentina las balsas a charming secluded r&r retreat las balsas overlooks a concealed bay of lake nahuel huapi about one hour by car from bariloche glide along pristine azure-hued water while canoeing or kayaking or enjoy horseback riding in this amazing national park a fine chef caters to a sophisticated and upscale clientele at this relais chateaux property minimum 2 nights suggested argentina buenos aires this pulsating cosmopolitan capital of 13 million inhabitants caters to every taste with its unbeatable blend of culture sophistication and excitement few cities offer more restaurants or a wider choice of cuisine diverse languages spoken or a wider variation of architecture there are great hotels dynamic entertainment fascinating history and beautiful art museums the alvear palace is the first choice for a luxurious hotel and we have many other fine options for you to consider we know the deluxe alvear palace hotel centrally located in buenos aires bariloche llao llao located on the shores of lake nahuel huapi in the midst of nahuel huapi national park and surrounded by dense forests alpine lakes and towering mountain vistas this andean village with its swiss chalet-style architecture is one of the must-see sights in argentina this is classic patagonia we recommend staying at the stunningly picturesque llao llao hotel resort nestled on a hillside with a panoramic view of the lake take advantage of the spa or enjoy many attractions for daily activities including lake excursions tours of the park river floats golf on the resort property and shopping along bariloche s main street and sampling the local specialty papas de bariloche at the many chocolate shops this is the jumping-off place for chile minimum 2 nights suggested argentina/chile lake crossing cruce de lagos take in the breathtaking beauty of spectacular patagonia as you navigate the andes over lake and land between the argentine and chilean national park borders the crossing takes one full day and begins at the paņuelo pier in front of the llao llao hotel in bariloche and concludes at the petrohue pier near puerto montt chile or vice versa from here you can easily access choice fishing lodges and a multitude of prime destinations in chile we suggest staying overnight at hotel cabaņas del lago in puerto varas argentina continues on page 11 page 10

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