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South American capitals and the Río de la Plata

Three bases with a stop in the middle

Submitted by Garden Gate Routes
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Route and nights

  1. Santiago3 nights
  2. Buenos Aires3 nights
  3. Montevideo3 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Flight and ferry

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
59

Days by place

Montevideo
4
Santiago
3
Buenos Aires
3

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Cumbres Lastarria · Santiago
3 nights
NH Buenos Aires Tango
3 nights
Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel · Montevideo
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
24
Activity
22
Ground transport
7
Lodging
6

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Santiago
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Forestal, Santiago

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 2 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal toward the museum Parque Forestal, Santiago
  3. to · Activity Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes if open Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago

    Confirm current exhibitions and opening days.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Choose one open gallery or public space around Centro Gabriela Mistral Centro Gabriela Mistral, Santiago
  6. to · Activity Walk a short route through the Lastarria storefronts Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 3 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Activity Walk toward Mercado Central Mercado Central, Santiago
  3. to · Activity Browse open market aisles and nearby public streets Mercado Central, Santiago

    Check individual vendor hours and choose an open route.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or around the center Centro Histórico, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal or choose a sheltered café Parque Forestal, Santiago
  6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria for a break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 4 Buenos Aires
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires Santiago

    Confirm departure, arrival, and any border requirements. Add an overnight stop if your chosen route takes longer. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base NH Buenos Aires Tango

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
Day 5 Buenos Aires
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to San Telmo San Telmo, Buenos Aires
  3. to · Activity Browse open stalls at Mercado de San Telmo Mercado de San Telmo, Buenos Aires

    Check vendor hours and market day conditions.

  4. to · Meal Have a market lunch or choose a neighborhood parrilla San Telmo, Buenos Aires
  5. to · Activity Walk Plaza Dorrego and the neighboring public streets Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the center Centro, Buenos Aires
  7. to · Meal Dinner at a confirmed parrilla or near the hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina
NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
Day 6 Buenos Aires
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Avenida Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
  2. to · Activity Browse an open bookstore around Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
  3. to · Activity Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires

    Confirm hours and leave time to look at the converted theater.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Recoleta Recoleta, Buenos Aires
  5. to · Activity Choose a literary café or independent bookstore Recoleta, Buenos Aires

    Check current addresses and hours.

  6. to · Activity Walk the public facades around Santa Fe Avenue Avenida Santa Fe, Buenos Aires
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
Day 7 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point NH Buenos Aires Tango
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo Buenos Aires Ferry Terminal

    Check whether your ticket includes a direct ferry or a bus connection from Colonia. Allow time for check-in and border formalities. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 8 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity See the buildings around Plaza Independencia Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Walk Avenida 18 de Julio and compare public facades Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo

    Use a short route and check public access for interiors.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the civic district Centro, Montevideo
  5. to · Activity See Palacio Salvo and Teatro Solís exteriors Palacio Salvo, Montevideo

    Book separately if you want a confirmed tour.

  6. to · Activity Walk the public blocks near Plaza Matriz Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 9 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to an open section of the Rambla Rambla de Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Walk a short coast route around Parque Rodó Parque Rodó, Montevideo

    Check wind, weather, and public path conditions.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Parque Rodó or Pocitos Montevideo, Uruguay
  5. to · Activity Choose a short Pocitos waterfront loop or sheltered café Pocitos, Montevideo
  6. to · Ground transport Return to Ciudad Vieja Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 10 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza Zabala, Montevideo

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Parque Forestal, Santiago

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  2. Day 2

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal toward the museum Parque Forestal, Santiago
    3. to · Activity Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes if open Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago

      Confirm current exhibitions and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Choose one open gallery or public space around Centro Gabriela Mistral Centro Gabriela Mistral, Santiago
    6. to · Activity Walk a short route through the Lastarria storefronts Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  3. Day 3

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Activity Walk toward Mercado Central Mercado Central, Santiago
    3. to · Activity Browse open market aisles and nearby public streets Mercado Central, Santiago

      Check individual vendor hours and choose an open route.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or around the center Centro Histórico, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Walk Parque Forestal or choose a sheltered café Parque Forestal, Santiago
    6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria for a break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  4. Day 4

    Buenos Aires

    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires Santiago

      Confirm departure, arrival, and any border requirements. Add an overnight stop if your chosen route takes longer. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base NH Buenos Aires Tango

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
    NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
  5. Day 5

    Buenos Aires

    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Open map for Buenos Aires
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to San Telmo San Telmo, Buenos Aires
    3. to · Activity Browse open stalls at Mercado de San Telmo Mercado de San Telmo, Buenos Aires

      Check vendor hours and market day conditions.

    4. to · Meal Have a market lunch or choose a neighborhood parrilla San Telmo, Buenos Aires
    5. to · Activity Walk Plaza Dorrego and the neighboring public streets Plaza Dorrego, Buenos Aires
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the center Centro, Buenos Aires
    7. to · Meal Dinner at a confirmed parrilla or near the hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina
    NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
  6. Day 6

    Buenos Aires

    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Open map for Buenos Aires
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Avenida Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
    2. to · Activity Browse an open bookstore around Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
    3. to · Activity Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires

      Confirm hours and leave time to look at the converted theater.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Recoleta Recoleta, Buenos Aires
    5. to · Activity Choose a literary café or independent bookstore Recoleta, Buenos Aires

      Check current addresses and hours.

    6. to · Activity Walk the public facades around Santa Fe Avenue Avenida Santa Fe, Buenos Aires
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
    NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
  7. Day 7

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point NH Buenos Aires Tango
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo Buenos Aires Ferry Terminal

      Check whether your ticket includes a direct ferry or a bus connection from Colonia. Allow time for check-in and border formalities. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  8. Day 8

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity See the buildings around Plaza Independencia Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Walk Avenida 18 de Julio and compare public facades Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo

      Use a short route and check public access for interiors.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the civic district Centro, Montevideo
    5. to · Activity See Palacio Salvo and Teatro Solís exteriors Palacio Salvo, Montevideo

      Book separately if you want a confirmed tour.

    6. to · Activity Walk the public blocks near Plaza Matriz Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  9. Day 9

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to an open section of the Rambla Rambla de Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Walk a short coast route around Parque Rodó Parque Rodó, Montevideo

      Check wind, weather, and public path conditions.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Parque Rodó or Pocitos Montevideo, Uruguay
    5. to · Activity Choose a short Pocitos waterfront loop or sheltered café Pocitos, Montevideo
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Ciudad Vieja Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  10. Day 10

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza Zabala, Montevideo

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.