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Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Buenos Aires is the capital of the Republic of Argentina and was founded in 1536 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Mendoza. The Latin American city, also known as the "Queen of La Plata" has a very European feel, both in terms of architecture and local customs, spiced with a dash of Latin American warmth and informality. A megalopolis with eleven million inhabitants (making it one of the largest cities in the world) Buenos Aires has always had great allure. Incomers see it as the gateway to the New World, the city of tango, football, a vibrant cultural life and elegance in South America.
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Montevideo (Uruguay)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 20:00
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Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay and the municipality of the same name is seen to be the economic, administrative and cultural centre of the country. The nearby resorts with their beaches make the harbour particularly attractive. In addition to the varied cultural offerings, the city also has many tertiary education institutes, such as the University of the Republic, founded in 1849.
Sights include: Montevideo hill; the mausoleum dedicated to the national hero, José Gervasio Artigas; the former seat of the national parliament, "Cabildo"; the cathedral, the National Museum of History and the Fine Arts.
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Punta del Este (Uruguay)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 16:00
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Punta del Este is the most famous beach resort in Uruguay. It is particularly busy during the hot Summer months from December to February. The main street Gorlero has lots of boutiques and watchmakers as well as exclusive restaurants, cafés and shops selling souvenirs and postcards. At night, the shopping street is transformed into a huge party area and the bars, pubs, discos and the three large casinos never shut before sunrise.
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Rio Grande (Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
Arrival: 11:00
Departure: 20:00
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The coast of Rio Grande do Sul, the most affluent of the Brazilian states, is bordered by beach resorts with white sandy beaches, restaurants, bars, shops and a vibrant nightlife. Gaucho culture is the trademark of Rio Grande do Sul, where dark-skinned cowboys with their typical flat hats with chin straps, wearing baggy trousers, red kerchiefs and leather boots roam the pampas. Excursions to the surrounding area lead to caves, lighthouses and picturesque cliffs that serve as excellent viewing platforms. Visitors can take a boat trip along the small river of Mampituba, which is just a few kilometres away, and discover the countryside.
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At Sea
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Florianópolis (Santa Catarina, Brazil)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 19:00
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The capital of the South American state of Santa Catarina is on the island of the same name, which is best-known for its beaches. The picturesque sandy beaches in the North and South of the island are particularly impressive. Sights in Florianópolis: the "Museu Antropologia" and the house of the famous painter Vitor Meireles (1832-1903), who was born here.
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Itajaí (Santa Catarina, Brazil)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Santos (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 18:00
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Santos is the largest and busiest port in Latin America. Opulent facades are a reminder of the era of the coffee traders in the 19th century. The city's aquarium on the wide Avenida Bartolomeu de Gusmao has tropical fish, turtles, eels and sea lions. Even today, Santos is the largest coffee export port in Brazil.
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Parati (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Buzios (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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The idyllic port of Búzios is hidden away on a peninsula in the South Atlantic Ocean. This fishing village, with its South Seas flair, free of giant concrete hotels and not far from Rio de Janeiro, is considered to be Brazil's top beach resort. Despite the varied options on offer to tourists, Búzios is far from being a Brazilian version of St. Tropez. Thanks to environmental initiatives it was possible to prevent it being developed into a faceless concrete hotel-lined beachfront - houses are not permitted to be built higher than two storeys. As a result, this once-remote fishing village has been able to retain its traditional charm.
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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The metropolis of Rio de Janeiro lies nestled in beautiful countryside with a view of islands and paradise beaches. The city's landmarks are Copacabana beach and the Sugar Loaf Mountain, which gives the city its unmistakable silhouette. Opposite, on Corcovado hill, stands the world-famous statue of Christ. Historic churches and monuments compete with modern architecture; typical traditional street markets stand directly beside ultra-modern shopping centres. A trip in a cable car to the peak of the Sugar Loaf, which is over 700 m high, promises a truly breathtaking view of the city.
Sights include: Metropolitana Cathedral, the municipal theatre, the city palace Paco Imperial, the National Historical Museum, Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ.
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Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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The metropolis of Rio de Janeiro lies nestled in beautiful countryside with a view of islands and paradise beaches. The city's landmarks are Copacabana beach and the Sugar Loaf Mountain, which gives the city its unmistakable silhouette. Opposite, on Corcovado hill, stands the world-famous statue of Christ. Historic churches and monuments compete with modern architecture; typical traditional street markets stand directly beside ultra-modern shopping centres. A trip in a cable car to the peak of the Sugar Loaf, which is over 700 m high, promises a truly breathtaking view of the city.
Sights include: Metropolitana Cathedral, the municipal theatre, the city palace Paco Imperial, the National Historical Museum, Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ.
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At Sea
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Amazonas (Brazil)
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Alter do Chão (Pará, Brazil)
Arrival: 14:00
Departure: 20:00
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The tiny fishing village Alter do Chao is just a 30-minute car journey from the city of Santarém, which has a population of 270,000. The breathtakingly beautiful area in which the city lies is renowned for its unique beaches, an expansive dune landscape and the abundance of fish. The 'Centre for the Conservation of Native Art and Culture' is particuarly worth a visit .
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Boca da Valeria (Amazonas, Brazil)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 15:00
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The small riverside village of Boca da Valeria with its typical houses built on stilts is the perfect place to get to know the "Cabolos", the "River People" and discover the Amazon. Explore the secrets of the rainforest, the largest forest on the planet, and also the largest reservoir of freshwater with its countless varieties of flora and fauna.
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Manaus (Amazonas, Brazil)
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The capital of the Brazilian state Amazonas is in the north of the country by the banks of the Rio Negro and is surrounded by beautiful rainforest. Manaus was founded in the 17th century by the Portuguese military. Due to the industrial boom in the city at the end of the 19th century, ports, market places, monuments and impressive buildings were built on the island. The city is famous for its rubber and latex production and its nickname is the "Paris of the tropical rainforests".
Sights include the "Teatro Amazonas" with its distinctive dome, which even today is the greatest symbol of this rich city.
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Manaus (Amazonas, Brazil)
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The capital of the Brazilian state Amazonas is in the north of the country by the banks of the Rio Negro and is surrounded by beautiful rainforest. Manaus was founded in the 17th century by the Portuguese military. Due to the industrial boom in the city at the end of the 19th century, ports, market places, monuments and impressive buildings were built on the island. The city is famous for its rubber and latex production and its nickname is the "Paris of the tropical rainforests".
Sights include the "Teatro Amazonas" with its distinctive dome, which even today is the greatest symbol of this rich city.
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Parintins (Amazonas, Brazil)
Arrival: 12:00
Departure: 18:00
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This Brazilian town with a population of 50,000 is not far from the capital of the state of Amazonas, Manau. This small town is located on the island of the same name in the Amazon river. Important attractions include the many churches and cathedrals.
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Santarém (Pará, Brazil)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 12:00
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The Brazilian town of Santarem "at the centre of the Amazon" has been shaped mainly by the two rivers, the Amazon and the Tapajós. The town's inhabitants live from trade in fish, wood, Brazil nuts, beans and rubber. Santarem bears many reminders of the old colonial age, with the 'house of seven doors' built in the colonial style and owned by the Baron São Nicolau von Santare and the white church "Nossa Senhora da Conceição". On the banks of the rivers are popular beaches with fine, white sand; in the surrounding area of Santarem visitors can explore the flood plains and the dense jungle.
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Amazonas (Brazil)
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Bridgetown (Barbados)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 15:00
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Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados. This city, with a population of 6,700 lies at the South coast of the country. Tourists will find a huge range of shopping options and an exciting nightlife at the ultra-modern port facility of this idyllic little town. Bridgetown has a historic synagogue, built by Brazilian Jews in 1627, shortly after the founding of the British colony. A variety of water sports are on offer at the beaches at Dover, Rockley and Needhams Point.
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St. John's (Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda)
Arrival: 11:00
Departure: 18:00
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St. John's is the capital and the only deep-sea port in the mini-state of Antigua and Barbuda in the North-East Caribbean. Clear water and hundreds of beaches with fine sands surround the town. Since visitors can shop duty-free on the island, there are a large number of fashion boutiques, electronics shops and jewellers not far from the harbour at Heritage Quay. Traditional hand-crafted items, straw dolls, masks and exotic colourful fashion is on sale in what was once the slave district. The building that once housed the British colonial court is now home to the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda with artefacts from the colonial era and the time of the slave trade. On a hill overlooking the town sits St. John's Cathedral with its two large Georgian bell towers. The plantations in the surrounding area grow mainly sugar-cane.
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Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Charlotte Amalie is the capital of the American Virgin Islands on Saint Thomas. It has a reputation as being a bustling city with numerous duty-free shops. Fort Christian, one of the oldest buildings on the island, the Frederic Lutheran Church, Government House, Blackbeard's Castle and Market Square are all well worth seeing. In the past, this was where the slave auctions were held; today, fruit and vegetables are sold here.
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Miami (Florida, USA)
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Miami is a city at the South-East coast of the US state of Florida. The "Coconut Grove" district was the heart of the settlement in 1884. Today, the city is dominated by elegant boutiques and pavement cafés. Often, free street concerts are held in the side streets - usually reggae or jazz music. The city has numerous high-rise buildings, hotel complexes, areas with palm trees, shopping centres, cultural and recreational facilities.
Sights include: the Southeast Financial Center - the tallest building in Florida at 55 storeys high; Dade Country Courthouse; Metro Dade Cultural, a cultural centre that houses Miami Dade Main Library; the Centre for Fine Arts and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
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