Silversea CruisesBuenos Aires to Buenos Aires - Argentinian ExplorerItinerarySunday - Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDubbed the “Queen of the Rio de la Plata” by Argentine author Carlos Romero, Buenos Aires is Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital and to Portenos synonymous with Argentina. Easily the most European of all South American capitals, even the phone book holds more last names indicating Italian or German heritage than Spanish. The city experienced a boom in the 19th century, taking its cue from Paris, and since then is often referred to as the Paris of South America. Based on the original Spanish settlement, old Buenos Aires was laid out around a central plaza, bordered by a fort and armory, the city hall and cathedral. This ensemble became the Plaza de Armas, later redesigned as the Plaza de Mayo. Nouveau Buenos Aires rivaled New York as a port for European trade. Landed gentry with estancias larger than some countries hired Parisian architects to design urban villas for their visits to town. The modern parts of the city feature glass office buildings, often adjacent to those done in ornate French style. One out of every three Argentineans lives in Buenos Aires, finding the city irresistible. The world has few cities that are enjoyed as much as the millions of Porteños enjoy theirs. And they are most eager to share their good fortune with visitors like you.
Monday - Montevideo, Uruguay For such a small country, Uruguay boasts an astonishing literary and artistic tradition. Theater is a popular medium and playwrights are very prominent. Uruguayan artists such as Pedro Figari have earned recognition well beyond the country's border. The tango is nearly as popular here as in Argentina. Afro-Uruguayan Candomblé music and dance add a unique dimension. Historically, the major and most productive part of the Uruguayan economy has been the pastoral sector. Cattle and sheep estancias occupy more than three-quarters of the land, providing grazing ground for over nine million cattle and twenty-three million sheep. Once the gauchos subsisted on wild cattle, but with time the establishment of estancias pushed the cattle back into the interior.
Tuesday - Day At Sea
Wednesday - Puerto Madryn, Argentina In northern Patagonia, in Chubut Province, is Argentina's Welsh community, which began when a group of adventurous Welsh immigrants settled in the area around Puerto Madryn in 1886. The town took its name from Love Parry, Baron of Madryn. Although today the town appears unmistakably Argentine, Welsh customs, names and even some of the language have survived. Puerto Madryn has experienced rapid development thanks to Argentina's first aluminum plant established here. Lately it has also become a popular tourist center because of its excellent diving and water sports opportunities, attracting visitors from all over Argentina and other parts of South America. Still, its major draw is the proximity to such important wildlife reserves as Punta Tombo and the Valdes Peninsula. Scores of visitors endure long drives to visit these amazing nature reserves to see Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, sea lions and whales. In town, a casino and several restaurants known for good seafood provide visitors with basic diversions. In addition, there is the Museum of Natural Sciences and Oceanography with exhibits portraying the remarkable wildlife in Chubut Province. Main street shops offer a limited selection of leather goods, water sports equipment and items made by the Patagonian Indians.
Thursday - Day At Sea
Friday - Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
Saturday - Day At Sea
Sunday - Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina
Monday - Day At Sea
Tuesday - Day At Sea
Wednesday - Buenos Aires, Argentina Cost of This Itinerary10 Night Trip:
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