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Valparaíso, Chile
Colourful town with a vibrant bohemian culture. A real, unexpected gem with some
interesting museums and things to see including the former house of Chilean poet
Pablo Neruda. It is immediately adjacent to Viña del Mar and the two can easily
be combined into one visit. Read these 10 Questions answered on travelling to
Valparaiso & Viña del Mar to find out more!
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Santiago, Chile
Capital city with much to do in and around it. During the winter, there are even
opportunities to go skiing in the surrounding Andes.
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Mendoza, Argentina
Excellent wine produced here and it’s also not far from Mount Aconcagua, the
tallest on the continent.
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Córdoba, Argentina
Argentina’s second city is full of students and offers something of a
Mediterranean feel. It’s a big city but much more chilled out than Buenos Aires.
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Alta Gracia, Argentina
Small country town outside of Cordoba. The main attraction in Alta Gracia is Che
Guevara’s childhood home, which is now an excellent museum.
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Rosario, Argentina
Big city with riverside beaches and a slightly alternative vibe.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
One of the world’s largest cities and a hugely popular destination on any South
America backpacking route. Take in a football match to experience the national
obsession, soak up the vibrant streetlife, and party in lively bars and clubs
that stay open all night. Buenos Aires has perhaps the widest selection of
things to see and do of anywhere on this itinerary so plan to spend a bit longer
than usual here.
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Colonia, Uruguay
A short hop across Rio de la Plata from BA, this cobblestone town with lively
bars is a great if a little touristy introduction to Uruguay.
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Montevideo, Uruguay
Small and very pleasant by the standards of capitals in Latin America. Popular
with artists and architecture lovers.