Since we were in Foz do Iguaçu, it was an easy daytrip to hop across the border to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. We were lured in by the temptation of the city being a tax free shopping paradise, with rumors of up to 50% off retail prices being advertised. Since we were keen on a…Continue reading Paraguay – Ciudad del Este
Argentina – Purmamarca, Salta, Cafayate, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires & Iguazu
We spent over a month in Argentina and fell in love with its diversity, food, wine, and amazing scenery. What an amazing country! The multicolored hues from Purmamarca up in the north impressed, and the horseback riding and white water rafting of Salta were fun diversions. Once we entered wine country (Cafayate and Mendoza), we…Continue reading Argentina – Purmamarca, Salta, Cafayate, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Chalten, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn, Buenos Aires & Iguazu
Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento
Since we had plenty of time in Buenos Aires, we decided to join our friends for a quick getaway to Colonia del Sacramento for the day which was an easy ferry ride away. It was still as charming as we remembered from our first visit in 2009 but sadly, the vintage cars scattered throughout the…Continue reading Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento
Chile – Santiago, Pucon, Futaleufu, Coyhaique, Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine National Park
We entered Chile from Argentina and bounced in between both countries all the way down to the southernmost tip of South America. Our first few days in Chile were a bit ominous as we started in Santiago, which was still in full protest mode weeks after the government announced a hike to the metro fare.…Continue reading Chile – Santiago, Pucon, Futaleufu, Coyhaique, Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine National Park
Bolivia – Copacabana, Salt Flats of Uyuni & Modesto Omiste
We almost skipped Bolivia entirely because of its elections. Held on 20 October, the elections resulted in massive protests as the sitting president, Evo Morales, declared victory with only 47% of the vote. Deadly unrest gripped Bolivia in the aftermath, and La Paz and Potosi were immediately struck from our itinerary. However, Oasis thought we…Continue reading Bolivia – Copacabana, Salt Flats of Uyuni & Modesto Omiste