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Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro
Three of South America's most distinct destinations – showy Rio, subdued Buenos Aires, and thunderous Iguazú Falls – all lie within a few hours flight of one another, offering travelers an unrivaled blend of extravagance, exoticism, and value. In this unique combination journey we start you off by stripping you down to your swimsuit on the sparkling beaches of Brazil's most visited city – sexy Rio de Janeiro – where sultriness seems to follow travelers from juice bar to beach to bed.
When you've had enough of Ipanema's sun and sand, we'll dress you back up and send you to cultured Buenos Aires where you can indulge in the city's affordable luxury boon and pamper yourself with excellent food, wine, museums, parks, and shopping in the neighborhood of Palermo. But don't get too comfortable on the pavement, because the final stop of this excursion drops you deep into the rain forest along the border of the two countries at thunderous Iguazú Falls. Here, the sheer magnitude of the wilderness will make you ponder how those two cities ever conquered the dense South American habitat in the first place. Sit back and enjoy the harmony of this symbiotic voyage that we think makes a perfect two-week trip!
$838+: Fly from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$909+: Economy fares from NYC to Buenos Aires (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$759+: Low-cost flights to Buenos Aires (round-trip) LAN Airlines
$857+: Round-trip Buenos Aires fares via L.A. & more Expedia
$3395+: Brazil 8-day tour w/Iguassu Falls & more; save $300 iExplore
$1775+: Brazil & Argentina 6-nt getaway w/airfare & hotels LatinDestinations.com
$113/nt+: Budget Rio de Janeiro hotel nr Copacabana Beach Lancaster Othon Travel
$60/nt+: Centrally located Buenos Aires hotel w/brkfst RH Rochester Concept
$54/nt+: Budget Buenos Aires hotel nr attractions Hotel Catalinas Suites