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South American capitals and the Río de la Plata

More time in the middle and at the far end

Submitted by After the Museum
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Route and nights

  1. Santiago3 nights
  2. Buenos Aires4 nights
  3. Montevideo5 nights

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

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Flight and ferry

Trip stats

Trip days
13
Nights
12
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
80

Days by place

Montevideo
5
Buenos Aires
4
Santiago
3
Atlántida
1

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Meal
33
Activity
29
Ground transport
11
Lodging
7

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 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 3 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward a confirmed Parque Metropolitano entrance Parque Metropolitano de Santiago

    Check current funicular or cable car operations and weather.

  3. to · Activity Choose an open viewpoint route around Cerro San Cristóbal Cerro San Cristóbal, Santiago

    Use a shorter route or lower park if the climb or weather is unsuitable.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Bellavista or near the hotel Bellavista, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Walk a short open riverside or park section Parque Forestal, Santiago
  6. to · Ground transport 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 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 6 Buenos Aires
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to La Boca by a confirmed route La Boca, Buenos Aires

    Check match-day access and confirm transport.

  3. to · Activity Choose a Boca Juniors museum or stadium visit if available La Bombonera, Buenos Aires

    Verify access and adjust to the actual entry or tour time.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around the public visitor area La Boca, Buenos Aires
  5. to · Activity Explore open public blocks near Caminito Caminito, Buenos Aires

    Keep the route compact and allow time for the return ride.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to the center Centro, Buenos Aires
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
Day 7 Buenos Aires
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
  2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces around Teatro Colón Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
  3. to · Activity Take a confirmed theater tour or see the exterior Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires

    Use the booked time and verify language and access.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
  5. to · Activity Walk Avenida de Mayo and compare the historic facades Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires
  6. to · Activity See the public spaces around Plaza de Mayo Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
Day 8 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 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 Atlántida
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Estación Atlántida using a confirmed route Estación Atlántida, Canelones

    Plan separate transport from the church area to the coastal town.

  3. to · Activity See the Cristo Obrero church and public grounds Iglesia de Cristo Obrero, Estación Atlántida

    Check visiting times and respect services. Use the exterior if no interior is available.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in the coastal town Atlántida, Canelones
  5. to · Activity Walk an open waterfront stretch Atlántida, Canelones

    Check weather and use a café if exposed paths are unsuitable.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Montevideo Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

    Use your confirmed service or road route.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 11 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Walk to the public blocks around Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Browse open market vendors or choose Mercado Agrícola instead Montevideo, Uruguay

    Use a single market and allow for road transport if choosing Mercado Agrícola.

  4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or nearby Montevideo, Uruguay
  5. to · Activity Walk public blocks around the market or return to Ciudad Vieja Montevideo, Uruguay
  6. to · Activity Choose a pastry or coffee stop Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 12 Montevideo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  2. to · Activity Walk public blocks in Barrio Sur Barrio Sur, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity Choose an open cultural institution or a confirmed local interpretation visit Barrio Sur, Montevideo

    Check public access and ask before photographing or recording.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Montevideo
  5. to · Lodging Take a hotel break before the evening Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo
  6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Montevideo, Uruguay
  7. to · Activity Attend a confirmed public candombe performance or cultural program Montevideo, Uruguay

    Use the actual start time and location. If nothing public fits, use an evening plaza walk.

Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 13 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 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
  3. Day 3

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward a confirmed Parque Metropolitano entrance Parque Metropolitano de Santiago

      Check current funicular or cable car operations and weather.

    3. to · Activity Choose an open viewpoint route around Cerro San Cristóbal Cerro San Cristóbal, Santiago

      Use a shorter route or lower park if the climb or weather is unsuitable.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Bellavista or near the hotel Bellavista, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Walk a short open riverside or park section Parque Forestal, Santiago
    6. to · Ground transport 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 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
  6. Day 6

    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 La Boca by a confirmed route La Boca, Buenos Aires

      Check match-day access and confirm transport.

    3. to · Activity Choose a Boca Juniors museum or stadium visit if available La Bombonera, Buenos Aires

      Verify access and adjust to the actual entry or tour time.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around the public visitor area La Boca, Buenos Aires
    5. to · Activity Explore open public blocks near Caminito Caminito, Buenos Aires

      Keep the route compact and allow time for the return ride.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to the center Centro, Buenos Aires
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
    NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
  7. Day 7

    Buenos Aires

    America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Open map for Buenos Aires
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
    2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces around Teatro Colón Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
    3. to · Activity Take a confirmed theater tour or see the exterior Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires

      Use the booked time and verify language and access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Avenida Corrientes Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
    5. to · Activity Walk Avenida de Mayo and compare the historic facades Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires
    6. to · Activity See the public spaces around Plaza de Mayo Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro, Buenos Aires
    NH Buenos Aires TangoBuenos Aires
  8. Day 8

    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
  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

    Atlántida

    America/Montevideo Open map for Atlántida
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Estación Atlántida using a confirmed route Estación Atlántida, Canelones

      Plan separate transport from the church area to the coastal town.

    3. to · Activity See the Cristo Obrero church and public grounds Iglesia de Cristo Obrero, Estación Atlántida

      Check visiting times and respect services. Use the exterior if no interior is available.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the coastal town Atlántida, Canelones
    5. to · Activity Walk an open waterfront stretch Atlántida, Canelones

      Check weather and use a café if exposed paths are unsuitable.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Montevideo Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo

      Use your confirmed service or road route.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  11. Day 11

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast at an open bakery near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Walk to the public blocks around Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Browse open market vendors or choose Mercado Agrícola instead Montevideo, Uruguay

      Use a single market and allow for road transport if choosing Mercado Agrícola.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the market or nearby Montevideo, Uruguay
    5. to · Activity Walk public blocks around the market or return to Ciudad Vieja Montevideo, Uruguay
    6. to · Activity Choose a pastry or coffee stop Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  12. Day 12

    Montevideo

    America/Montevideo Open map for Montevideo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    2. to · Activity Walk public blocks in Barrio Sur Barrio Sur, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity Choose an open cultural institution or a confirmed local interpretation visit Barrio Sur, Montevideo

      Check public access and ask before photographing or recording.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Montevideo
    5. to · Lodging Take a hotel break before the evening Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo
    6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Montevideo, Uruguay
    7. to · Activity Attend a confirmed public candombe performance or cultural program Montevideo, Uruguay

      Use the actual start time and location. If nothing public fits, use an evening plaza walk.

    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  13. Day 13

    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.