Page 13 of Sojourns in South America by Frontiers International Travel

iguazú falls from argentine and/or brazilian side iguazú national park spanning the border between argentina and brazil boasts an incredible 21,000 plant species and 400 bird species but the spectacular waterfalls are the major attraction made up of 275 cascades spanning a distance of two miles and rising up to 330 feet it is a most impressive sight and can be visited from the brazilian or argentine side stay in argentina at the sheraton internacional hotel and enjoy private guided sightseeing throughout your stay or at the das cataratas hotel in brazil if you choose brazil to be a part of this itinerary a brazilian tourist visa is required for u.s citizens to include brazil you need a minimum of 3 nights if you only stay on the argentine side 2 nights cruise and explore along the paraná river aboard the paraná gypsy paraná gypsy cruising on paraná river explore misiones province san ignacio and iguazú falls aboard the captivating threedeck sixty-foot air-conditioned deluxe houseboat cruise through semi-tropical terrain where orchids butterflies and birdlife abound visit ancient mission ruins the wanda mines where semi-precious stones are mined and enjoy other activities like horseback riding kayaking fishing biking or scenic hiking this can be combined easily with iguazú falls at the end of your trip private charters for minimum of 4 to 6 people itineraries can be customized for 3 to 6 nights argentina continues on page 13 mighty iguazú falls can be seen either from the argentine or brazilian side with lots of great auxiliary activities hydrofoil day trip to colonia uruguay extend your visit in buenos aires via hydrofoil across the river plate to colonia del sacramento uruguay to tour this charming little 17th-century coastal town a former fortress and contraband port stroll through the streets shaded by sycamores with wonderful old portuguese colonial architecture on every side tour the city walls lighthouse municipal and historical museums and iglesia matriz del santísimo sacramento the oldest church in uruguay dating back to 1699 there is also an old bull ring the only one in the country since bull fighting was abolished shortly after it was built return late afternoon via hydrofoil to buenos aires lunch included golf tour to the four seasons in carmelo uruguay depart buenos aires by helicopter private plane or fast boat to the uruguayan coast there four seasons runs a fantastic golf resort that already has critics raving about its uniqueness perfectly nestled in the rolling uruguayan countryside the 18-hole par 72 course winds around numerous lakes wetland native trees and ornamental grass outcroppings the course was designed by the international architectural team at american golf course from gourmet picnics and estancia asados to the finest design ltda golfers will restaurant fare south american chefs know how to appreciate such details as provide memorable meals with a flair featuring their the truest bent-grass putting world-famous beef outstanding wines of the region surfaces south of the equaand fresh produce tor maintained at an eighth of an inch year round hybrid lating change of pace and to experience bermuda fairways challenging white sand the splendor of the argentine countryside bunkers and expansive lakes one 2 or whether your idea of change is mounting 3-day experiences j a polo pony or watching a polo match r horseback riding birding ambling in glorious gardens or sunbathing by a private estancia tour pool you will be a privileged guest to relive a visit to an estancia manor in the pamthe traditions of argentina s colonial past pas either for the day or on a 1 or 2-night basis can easily be arranged from buenos aires to offer discerning travelers a stimu page 12

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