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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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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: 07:00
Departure: 16:00
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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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At Sea
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Puerto Madryn (Chubut, Argentina)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 18:00
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Modern architecture dominates the most part of Puerto Madryn, founded in the mid-19th century by colonists from Wales. There are lots of beaches in the centre of the city and the surrounding area that are excellent for swimming and sunbathing. The idyllic beaches of Playa La Mimosa and Playa El Indio to the South of the city centre are sheltered and especially popular. Puerto Madryn is also the most famous diving centre in Argentina. Crystal clear water and the rocky reefs in Golfo Nuevo as well as the untouched fauna attract a great number of visitors. The Valdés peninsula nature reserve with its sea lion, seal and elephant seal colonies, as well as whales and other sea animals is also nearby.
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At Sea
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Port Stanley (East Falkland, Falkland Islands)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:30
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Port Stanley, the small capital of the Falkland islands with a population of approximately 2,000, lies nestled in rough moorland. It is the single-storey Victorian wooden houses and sights like the Anglican cathedral with its unique archway made of whale bones and the Falkland Island Museum that lend the town its charm.
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Cape Horn (Chile)
Arrival: 19:00
Departure: 20:00
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Cape Horn (Spanish: Cabo de Hornos) is the most southerly point of South America and was named by Dutch sailors after the city of Hoorn. It is situated on an island that is part of Chile and for a long time was one of the routes most feared by seafarers. Passage to the West in particular was extremely dangerous and difficult due to the constant Westerlies. In Cape Horn there is a monument in the shape of an albatross that is visible from out at sea. The monument is dedicated to the many sailors who perished in these waters aboard their heavily-laden cargo ships during the first few decades of the last century.
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Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego, Argentina)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 23:59
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Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentinean part of Tierra del Fuego, was built by prisoners. The old prison has become an attraction and is a must-see. The town, which is considered to be the most southerly town in the world, lies directly by the snow-covered mountains of the Andes and by the Beagle Canal.
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Beagle Canal (Argentina/Chile)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 15:00
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Named after Charles Darwin's ship, the Beagle, the Beagle Canal is one of the most impressive waterways in the world. It lies at the southern end of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego and marks the border to Chile. It is framed on both sides by snow-covered mountains, ranging from 900 m 1,200 m high. At the coast, a track runs straight through the lenga trees (which grow bent in one direction due to the constant winds) to the Victoria lagoon.
Other sights include: the "Les Eclaireurs" lighthouse, sea-lion colonies, Mount Olivia and Gable island.
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Punta Arenas (Chile)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 19:00
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Punta Arenas is said to be the most southerly city on the planet. Prior to the opening of the Panama canal, the city on the Strait of Magellan was an important port shaped by a colourful mix of European immigrants. Luxurious villas owned by the sheep farming barons around the plaza line the city. The view over the colourful rooftops stretches across the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego. In the Summer people meet at the plaza, where large trees provide some much-welcomed shade.
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At Sea
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At Sea
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Puerto Montt (Chile)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 18:00
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Puerto Montt, the capital of the Chilean region of Los Lagos, is situated around 1,000 km South of Santiago at a wide Pacific bay. Despite having a population of 130,000, the port, which is the last stop on the North-South railway, has retained a small town atmosphere and charm. With its splendid rooftops and balconies, Puerto Montt is reminiscent of a small Bavarian village and was indeed inhabited for a time by Bavarian settlers. The city is famous for its eucalyptus and pine forests as well as the many lakes and snow-covered volcanoes.
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At Sea
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San Antonio (Chile)
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