Page 12 of Sojourns in South America by Frontiers International Travel

marine wildlife and whale watching on valdés peninsula fly to trelew and then proceed to puerto madryn and the península hotel as your base to explore the valdés peninsula an array of marine life abounds in the waters and on the shores of this beautiful region visit the famous penguin colony at punta tombo the largest rookery of magellanic penguins in the world or by boat experience the magnificent sight of the protected southern right whale and the sea lion and cormorant colonies best time to visit is september to november suggest 3-night minimum stay the awesome glacial scenery at las glaciares national park more argentina el calafate perito moreno glacier and lago argentino the charming town of el calafate is the gateway to the los glaciares national park a unesco world heritage site this forms part of the patagonian continental ice field from which 13 glaciers descend on the atlantic side with the perito moreno being one of earth s few advancing glaciers accommodations are rustic yet elegant at estancia los notros you can easily combine this location with explora en patagonia or any travel in the tierra del fuego region enjoy daily expeditions into the park organized by the lodge suggest 3-night stay season for whale watching in trelew is september-november either in san telmo one of the oldest districts in buenos aires or in the historic center the evening provides delightful entertainment and an interesting overview of argentina s musical culture touring buenos aires city the half-day tour includes a drive down very wide avenues to the main points of interest reflecting buenos aires fascinating history and exceptional architecture plaza de mayo palermo a collection of french-inspired mansions and the illustrious polo stadium the old district of san telmo the colorful barrio noted for its antique shops art studios and tango bars the famed recoleta cemetery with the burial place of eva perón and the world-renowned 3,500-seat astonishing and sumptuous colón theatre a full-day tour can easily page 11 a private tour of buenos aires is a must for every traveler to this elegant be arranged to include special interests or a visit to the residential area in the northern suburbs of the city evening tango shows no visit to buenos aires would be complete without taking in a tango performance the romantic and colorful dance of argentina from an evening of classical tango dancers musicians and gauchos in typical costume performing to folklore music in combination with dinner to a la carte dining with a variety of local cuisine concluding with intimate and authentic argentine tango entertainment buenos aires has something to please everyone located in restaurants hotels or theaters tigre tour and paraná river delta cruises a half-day tour can be arranged through the northern suburbs of olivos san isidro and san fernando to tigre the playground of the porteños board a launch to cruise through the waterways and islands of the paraná river delta passing luxury yachts barges laden with timber and fruit exclusive clubs and restaurants and the lovely gardens of weekend homes the tour can be extended to a full day with a longer cruise across the paraná river and a relaxing lunch at a restaurant on one of the picturesque islands of the delta.

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