# South American capitals and the Río de la Plata · More time in the middle and at the far end

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/south-america/open-jaw/south-american-capitals-and-the-rio-de-la-plata-z0755/>)

More time in the middle and at the far end

- Region: South America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 12
- Interests: Food & Drink, Nature, Literature, Sport, Design, Music

## Route and nights

- Santiago · 3 night(s)
- Buenos Aires · 4 night(s)
- Montevideo · 5 night(s)

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

Compare: Flight and ferry

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Santiago

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Parque Forestal, Santiago. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Lastarria, Santiago
Overnight: [Hotel Cumbres Lastarria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho509741/hotel-cumbres-lastarria-santiago-chile/>) · Santiago

### Day 2 · Santiago

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast in Lastarria · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk toward Mercado Central · Mercado Central, Santiago
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Browse open market aisles and nearby public streets · Mercado Central, Santiago. Check individual vendor hours and choose an open route.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch at the market or around the center · Centro Histórico, Santiago
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk Parque Forestal or choose a sheltered café · Parque Forestal, Santiago
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Return to Lastarria for a break · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Overnight: [Hotel Cumbres Lastarria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho509741/hotel-cumbres-lastarria-santiago-chile/>) · Santiago

### Day 3 · Santiago

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel toward a confirmed Parque Metropolitano entrance · Parque Metropolitano de Santiago. Check current funicular or cable car operations and weather.
- 10:30 to 12:35 · 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.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Lunch around Bellavista or near the hotel · Bellavista, Santiago
- 14:00 to 15:35 · Walk a short open riverside or park section · Parque Forestal, Santiago
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Return to Lastarria for a break · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Overnight: [Hotel Cumbres Lastarria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho509741/hotel-cumbres-lastarria-santiago-chile/>) · Santiago

### Day 4 · Buenos Aires

- 06:25 to 07:10 · Have breakfast before checking out · Lastarria, Santiago
- 07:10 to 08:00 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · Hotel Cumbres Lastarria
- 08:00 to 17:30 · 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.
- 17:40 to 18:30 · Check in after reaching the new base · NH Buenos Aires Tango. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 18:50 to 20:05 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
Overnight: [NH Buenos Aires Tango](<https://www.hotels.com/ho339485/nh-buenos-aires-tango-buenos-aires-argentina/>) · Buenos Aires

### Day 5 · Buenos Aires

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Avenida Corrientes · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Browse an open bookstore around Corrientes · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit El Ateneo Grand Splendid · El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires. Confirm hours and leave time to look at the converted theater.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Recoleta · Recoleta, Buenos Aires
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Choose a literary café or independent bookstore · Recoleta, Buenos Aires. Check current addresses and hours.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk the public facades around Santa Fe Avenue · Avenida Santa Fe, Buenos Aires
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro, Buenos Aires
Overnight: [NH Buenos Aires Tango](<https://www.hotels.com/ho339485/nh-buenos-aires-tango-buenos-aires-argentina/>) · Buenos Aires

### Day 6 · Buenos Aires

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro, Buenos Aires
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to La Boca by a confirmed route · La Boca, Buenos Aires. Check match-day access and confirm transport.
- 10:30 to 12:35 · 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.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Lunch around the public visitor area · La Boca, Buenos Aires
- 14:00 to 15:35 · Explore open public blocks near Caminito · Caminito, Buenos Aires. Keep the route compact and allow time for the return ride.
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Return to the center · Centro, Buenos Aires
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro, Buenos Aires
Overnight: [NH Buenos Aires Tango](<https://www.hotels.com/ho339485/nh-buenos-aires-tango-buenos-aires-argentina/>) · Buenos Aires

### Day 7 · Buenos Aires

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro, Buenos Aires
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk the public spaces around Teatro Colón · Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Take a confirmed theater tour or see the exterior · Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. Use the booked time and verify language and access.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Avenida Corrientes · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk Avenida de Mayo and compare the historic facades · Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires
- 15:40 to 17:00 · See the public spaces around Plaza de Mayo · Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro, Buenos Aires
Overnight: [NH Buenos Aires Tango](<https://www.hotels.com/ho339485/nh-buenos-aires-tango-buenos-aires-argentina/>) · Buenos Aires

### Day 8 · Montevideo

- 06:55 to 07:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · Avenida Corrientes, Buenos Aires
- 07:40 to 08:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · NH Buenos Aires Tango
- 08:30 to 16:00 · 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.
- 16:10 to 17:00 · Check in after reaching the new base · Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Overnight: [Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho486670/alma-historica-boutique-hotel-montevideo-uruguay/>) · Montevideo

### Day 9 · Montevideo

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to an open section of the Rambla · Rambla de Montevideo
- 10:30 to 12:35 · Walk a short coast route around Parque Rodó · Parque Rodó, Montevideo. Check wind, weather, and public path conditions.
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Lunch near Parque Rodó or Pocitos · Montevideo, Uruguay
- 14:00 to 15:35 · Choose a short Pocitos waterfront loop or sheltered café · Pocitos, Montevideo
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Return to Ciudad Vieja · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Overnight: [Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho486670/alma-historica-boutique-hotel-montevideo-uruguay/>) · Montevideo

### Day 10 · Atlántida

- 07:45 to 08:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 08:40 to 10:45 · Travel to Estación Atlántida using a confirmed route · Estación Atlántida, Canelones. Plan separate transport from the church area to the coastal town.
- 10:55 to 12:25 · 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.
- 12:40 to 13:40 · Lunch in the coastal town · Atlántida, Canelones
- 13:55 to 15:10 · Walk an open waterfront stretch · Atlántida, Canelones. Check weather and use a café if exposed paths are unsuitable.
- 15:25 to 17:45 · Return to Montevideo · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. Use your confirmed service or road route.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Overnight: [Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho486670/alma-historica-boutique-hotel-montevideo-uruguay/>) · Montevideo

### Day 11 · Montevideo

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast at an open bakery near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk to the public blocks around Mercado del Puerto · Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Browse open market vendors or choose Mercado Agrícola instead · Montevideo, Uruguay. Use a single market and allow for road transport if choosing Mercado Agrícola.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch at the market or nearby · Montevideo, Uruguay
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk public blocks around the market or return to Ciudad Vieja · Montevideo, Uruguay
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Choose a pastry or coffee stop · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Overnight: [Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho486670/alma-historica-boutique-hotel-montevideo-uruguay/>) · Montevideo

### Day 12 · Montevideo

- 09:00 to 09:50 · Breakfast near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 10:10 to 11:30 · Walk public blocks in Barrio Sur · Barrio Sur, Montevideo
- 11:45 to 12:25 · Choose an open cultural institution or a confirmed local interpretation visit · Barrio Sur, Montevideo. Check public access and ask before photographing or recording.
- 12:40 to 13:50 · Lunch near the center · Centro, Montevideo
- 14:15 to 16:30 · Take a hotel break before the evening · Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo
- 17:30 to 18:50 · Early dinner near the chosen venue · Montevideo, Uruguay
- 19:30 to 21:30 · 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.
Overnight: [Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho486670/alma-historica-boutique-hotel-montevideo-uruguay/>) · Montevideo

### Day 13 · Montevideo

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Plaza Zabala, Montevideo. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.