Category Archives: South America

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Potosi Mine Tour

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Taking a Potosi Mine Tour and briefly visiting the city center. To get to Potosi, I took a bus from Uyuni. I went in the morning and found a company with tickets available. For breakfast I went to a street food cart … Continue reading Potosi Mine Tour

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Uyuni Salt Flats Largest in the World

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Traveling to Bolivia to see the world famous Salar de Uyuni or Uyuni Salt Flats and taking a tour of Uyuni town, the Train Cemetery, and Isla Incahuasi. To get to Uyuni, the town where tours leave for the salt flats, I … Continue reading Uyuni Salt Flats Largest in the World

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Experience: The Aubrey, Santiago

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of The Aubrey in Santiago, Chile. Highlights Artsy modern design and decoration. Beautiful property with terraces and an outdoor heating pool. Peaceful and private grounds with sights and sounds of local (and not so local) wildlife. Great in-house bar and … Continue reading Experience: The Aubrey, Santiago

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Iquique in a Day

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A tour of Iquique in a day, exploring the beach and town center along Baquedano Street. Iquique is a major Chilean port city and the capital of the Tarapacá Region. The town grew due to its bustling saltpeter mining in the Atacama … Continue reading Iquique in a Day

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Santiago in a Day

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A tour of Santiago in a day, exploring the main sights including Cerro San Cristóbal, La Chascona, Plaza de Armas, Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago, and Museo Bellas Artes and briefly checking out the nightlife. The capital of Chile has been Santiago since … Continue reading Santiago in a Day

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El Rapido Bus from Mendoza to Santiago

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A scenic and at times nerve-racking El Rapido bus from Mendoza to Santiago through the Andes with a border crossing at Los Libertadores. After a tour of Mendoza, a friend and I set off on a 6 hour bus journey to Santiago, … Continue reading El Rapido Bus from Mendoza to Santiago

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Mendoza in a Day

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A day exploring the vineyards around Chacras de Coria and the squares of Mendoza. The capital of the province of the same name, Mendoza, is a popular stop on the road from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Tourists come to visit the vineyards … Continue reading Mendoza in a Day

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Experience: Finca Adalgisa Mendoza

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Finca Adalgisa for an overnight stay during a tour of Mendoza, Argentina. Highlights Elegant winery and vineyard with integrated hotel. Amazing personalized and accommodating service. Excellent restaurant with wine pairing and cooking classes. Tours and organized activities are fun … Continue reading Experience: Finca Adalgisa Mendoza

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Uruguay – Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil An overnight trip from Buenos Aires to visit Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento in Uruguay with stops in Plaza Independencia to see Palacio Salvo and Solís Theatre, Plaza de la Constitución with the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, Mercado del Puerto, Museo del Carnaval, … Continue reading Uruguay – Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento

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Experience: Hotel Club Frances

Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Hotel Club Francés in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a two night stay. Highlights Historic building with antique accents. Excellent personalized service. Luxurious and spacious rooms. Centrally located in the Recoleta neighborhood. Experience Traveling with a friend to Buenos Aires, … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Club Frances