Exploring Central & South America

Top 5 experiences in Buenos Aires A perfect blend of European splendor and Latin passion, Buenos Aires is a magical city that will lure you in and make you fall in love. Seductive and cultured, this city never bores and seldom sleeps. Although Buenos Aires inspires itself from the great European cities, it retains its own […]

Delve into Argentine history in the Plaza de Mayo Surrounded by the Cabildo (museum), Casa Rosada (Government building) and the city’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza de Mayo’s high concentration of iconic landmarks and its tendency to attract both supporters and protesters of successive governments make it a microcosm of the vibrant past and present of Argentina. Aside […]

Visit the Cementerio de la Recoleta This exclusive cemetery in Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most remarkable burial grounds. A bewildering display of Argentinean architecture and history, these grounds have presidents, military heroes, influential politicians and celebrities buried beneath them. The immense vaults align to form a haunting necropolis, a city within a […]

Feast your eyes and ears at the Teatro Colon A prime example of European architectural influence in Buenos Aires, the splendid Teatro Colon is considered to be among the five best concert venues in the world and was ranked the third best opera house in the world by National Geographic. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment, […]

Join the hustle and bustle of the San Telmo Market  San Telmo’s main road closes on Sundays to accommodate the Feria de San Telmo, a large antiques market held in the neighborhood’s central square. A flood of tourists and locals pour in to browse craft stalls, queue for some delicious Choripan (a must of Argentinean […]

Stroll down La Boca’s El Caminito As a hotspot, a trip to Buenos Aires is never complete without a stroll down El Caminito in La Boca. This transformed shantytown consists mainly of shacks made from ship debris such as planks, sheet metal and corrugated iron that were boldly painted with leftover paint that Genoese port […]

Our 5 Favorite Experiences in Rio de Janeiro A perfect balance between extensive metropolis and natural wonders, Rio is a geographical maze that offers a city experience unlike any other in the world. From its world-famous beaches that disappear into the horizon, its incessant parties in the clubs or in the streets and its dramatic mountains […]

Immerse Yourself in Rio’s Samba Beat As the largest Carnival celebration in the world, the Rio Carnival is indeed an exhilarating party. In the former Portuguese colony, Carnival started on Saturday and ended on Fat Tuesday. Nowadays the anticipation and preparation for Carnival installs itself months before the celebration. A marvelous display of bronzed bodies, […]

Visit the World Famous Christ the Redeemer Statue Perched on top of the Corcovado Mountain, the 131 foot tall (40m) statue of Christ the Redeemer gazes out at the Rio de Janeiro skyline. The 635 ton statue depicts Christ with his arms outstretched in an almost welcoming embrace and is not only a powerful symbol […]