Andean peaks, Amazonian rainforest, Patagonian glaciers, Incan ruins, colonial towns, white-sand beaches and vertiginous nightlife: the wonders of South America set the stage for incredible adventures.
Palacio Legislativo Light day today. We started by walking to the Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo). The next tour wasn’t until 45 minutes after we got there, so we decided to skip it. The outside of the building is impressive, though, and we saw some good street art on the way, so it wasn’t a wasted trip. I don’t recommend walking there...
Punta del Este is a resort town about 2 hours from Montevideo. It’s been called a lot of things: “The Hamptons of South America”, “The Monaco of the South”, “The Miami Beach of South America”, “The Pearl of the Atlantic”, and “The St. Tropez of South America”. During peak summer season, you’ll...
Daniel is leaving for a few days to visit his cousin, so we won’t see him again until we’re all back in Sacramento. So, we had a farewell lunch at La Corte. They do a Prix Fixe menu that includes an entree, drink, and dessert. It’s a very nice restaurant, but the inside was booked so we sat outside (which worked out well because it was a lovely...