Page 14 of Sojourns in South America by Frontiers International Travel

an authentic argentine rodeo mendoza wine tour mendoza is set in the foothills of the andes and enjoys perfect climate conditions for producing fine wines its history dates back to the incas today you will find parks fountains and gardens lining broad avenues creating a unique and charming city stay at the new deluxe hyatt hotel in mendoza and enjoy every amenity you can access many private vineyards on a day basis with a private guide including boutique wineries where precise labeling hand selection of grapes and packaging is still done independently by hand from fabre-montmavou and finca la anita to high-tech wineries like catena zapata salentein zuccardi and finca flichman other excursions might include whitewater rafting exploring ancient inca ruins or horseback riding two to 4 nights suggested depending on the asado ­ or intensity of your wine south american j barbecue interest r tierra del fuego distant land of fire at the very southern tip of south america is tierra del fuego and ushuaia the southernmost city in the world here you can explore tierra del fuego national park home to red foxes guanacos beavers condors and ducks or enjoy boat excursions along the beagle channel to see seals and magellan penguins ushuaia is also the jumping-off point for cruises to antarctica the white continent usually 1 or 2-night stays mendoza argentine wine capital to santiago across the andes fully escorted on a private basis in comfortable chauffeured cars begin your tour at the new mendoza hyatt hotel and visit some of the best estancias and private vineyards in proximity stop at prestigious vineyards and then arrive at salentein winery lodge where you will enjoy a lovely dinner and overnight en route to santiago drive through the towering snow-capped andean peaks stopping for lunch at portillo the famous andes ski resort this trip can be reversed beginning in santiago three or 4-night itineraries j r la pascuala delta lodge located on the paraná river delta just two hours from buenos aires you can enjoy this cozy and exotic lodge while exploring the delta`s flora and wildlife by paddle boats kayaks or motorboats guided fishing is also available you ll love this getaway from fast-paced buenos aires suggest 2 or 3 nights stunning alpine vistas a gaucho in traditional dress page 13

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