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South American capitals and the Río de la Plata

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by On the Way Back
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Route and nights

  1. Santiago4 nights
  2. Buenos Aires2 nights
  3. Montevideo5 nights

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

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Flight and ferry

Trip stats

Trip days
12
Nights
11
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
73

Days by place

Montevideo
5
Santiago
4
Buenos Aires
2
Atlántida
1

Hotels and other stays

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

Schedule by type

Meal
30
Activity
25
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 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 3 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Quinta Normal Quinta Normal, Santiago

    Check current transit service and museum opening days.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Memory and Human Rights Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, Santiago

    Allow time to read the exhibits. Keep the rest of the day flexible.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Quinta Normal Quinta Normal, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Take a short open park walk or a quiet café break Parque Quinta Normal, Santiago
  6. to · Ground transport Return to Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 4 Santiago
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  2. to · Activity Walk to Plaza de Armas and see the civic facades Plaza de Armas, Santiago
  3. to · Activity Choose a public museum or cathedral visit if open Plaza de Armas, Santiago

    Check operating and service hours before relying on an interior.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Santiago
  5. to · Activity Walk the public area around La Moneda Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago

    Verify current public access and security boundaries.

  6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria and take a café break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
Day 5 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 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 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 Walk the public streets around Plaza Zabala Plaza Zabala, Montevideo
  3. to · Activity See the old commercial blocks toward Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo

    Use publicly accessible port approaches and check access separately.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Mercado del Puerto Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
  5. to · Activity Visit an open history exhibit or walk Peatonal Sarandí Peatonal Sarandí, Montevideo

    Check museum operating days if you choose an interior.

  6. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza Matriz and take a café break Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
Day 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  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 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
  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 to Quinta Normal Quinta Normal, Santiago

      Check current transit service and museum opening days.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Museum of Memory and Human Rights Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos, Santiago

      Allow time to read the exhibits. Keep the rest of the day flexible.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Quinta Normal Quinta Normal, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Take a short open park walk or a quiet café break Parque Quinta Normal, Santiago
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Lastarria Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  4. Day 4

    Santiago

    America/Santiago Open map for Santiago
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    2. to · Activity Walk to Plaza de Armas and see the civic facades Plaza de Armas, Santiago
    3. to · Activity Choose a public museum or cathedral visit if open Plaza de Armas, Santiago

      Check operating and service hours before relying on an interior.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Santiago
    5. to · Activity Walk the public area around La Moneda Palacio de La Moneda, Santiago

      Verify current public access and security boundaries.

    6. to · Activity Return to Lastarria and take a café break Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Barrio Lastarria, Santiago
    Hotel Cumbres LastarriaSantiago
  5. Day 5

    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
  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

    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 Walk the public streets around Plaza Zabala Plaza Zabala, Montevideo
    3. to · Activity See the old commercial blocks toward Mercado del Puerto Mercado del Puerto, Montevideo

      Use publicly accessible port approaches and check access separately.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Mercado del Puerto Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    5. to · Activity Visit an open history exhibit or walk Peatonal Sarandí Peatonal Sarandí, Montevideo

      Check museum operating days if you choose an interior.

    6. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza Matriz and take a café break Plaza Matriz, Montevideo
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo
    Alma Histórica Boutique HotelMontevideo
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    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
  12. Day 12

    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.