THE ART OF THE DANCE
From the melancholy traditions of the tango in Argentina to the sensuous samba in Brazil, dancing is a big part of the culture of South America, one of the world’s greatest music destinations.
Take a two-stage cable car ride to the summit of Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain
To many the most sensual of South American dances, the origins of tango can be traced to Buenos Aires. According to the locals, tango was born in the city slums when the newly emigrated, downtrodden and lonely shared the music of their different cultures. First performed solely by lovelorn men, the tango gained popularity throughout Europe in the early 20th century.
8. TEATRO COLÓN OPERA HOUSE After a late night out at one of the city’s most elegant dining and dancing venues, spend the morning at leisure. Late morning, you’ll go on a privately guided behind-the-scenes tour of Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires’ fascinating seven-tiered opera house. First opened in 1908, its opulent stained glass, marble staircases and excellent acoustics underwent a three-year refurbishment for its highly anticipated reopening in 2010. Today, it is considered among the five best concert venues in the world. The rest of the day is free to explore the city as you wish. Meals B
9. CITY TREASURES & WATERFALL PLEASURES Sightseeing continues today on the “widest avenue in the world,” Avenida 9 de Julio, a stately thoroughfare that was modeled after Paris’ Champs-Élysées in the 1930s, along with the posh Embassy District and the Rose Garden, an oasis of green. On foot, explore Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Eva Perón and many of Argentina’s famous and wealthiest families. Have lunch before taking an afternoon flight to Iguazú; your hotel is located in the heart of Iguazú National Park, famous for the spectacular Iguazú Falls. Meals BLD
Samba today belongs to Brazil but has African roots in a tribal tradition performed with rhythmic belly dancers. First recorded in Bahia in northeast Brazil in 1875, samba takes different forms, many of which are performed by competitive samba schools during Rio’s Carnaval parade. The choreography, often impromptu and always engaging, simply follows the beat of the music!
10. THE “GREAT WATERS” OF IGUAZÚ Taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide, Iguazú Falls, named a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, claimed another title as one of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” by the New Seven Wonders of the World Foundation in 2011. You’ll have to visit two countries to get a complete look at the falls – its 275 cascades are spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguazú River, straddling the borders of Argentina and Brazil. Today experience the Argentinian side, walking along grated walkways of metal and climbing steps as you
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