Flight to Buenos Aires with major airline

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As the booming capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is one of the most well-known South American cities. The presidential palace Casa Rosada as well as other beautiful 19th-century buildings surround the Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. When you're in town, be sure to shop for high-quality leather, eat out at a parilla, an Argentine steakhouse, and dance the night away to the fiery rhythms of tango!

Located on a narrow peninsula in southeastern Uruguay is the seaside city of Punta del Este. The city is famous for its beaches, such as Brava Beach, which is the perfect surf spot, and Mansa Beach on the west coast, which is great for family outings due to its tranquil, shallow waters. Punta del Este is designated as a “resort city” as the area is filled with stately villas, yacht harbors, luxury apartment buildings by the sea, and fine dining restaurants, easily making it the most expensive city in all of Uruguay.

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Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis in southeastern Brazil, where samba music can be heard year round. A seaside city, Rio is world-famous for its beaches, such as Copacabana. Atop Mount Corcovado, stands a major icon of the city and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the 125-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue. The city's lively Carnaval festival is one of the largest in the world with flashy costumes and parade floats.

Armação dos Búzios is a resort town east of Rio de Janeiro, situated on a peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The town boasts a surplus of beaches and is known as an upscale vacation spot. Head to Ferradura Beach for calm waters in a horseshoe bay, but if you’re looking to surf, try Geribá Beach. After spending a day under the sun, stroll through the cobbled streets until you get to Rua das Pedras, Armação dos Búzios’ center for dining and nightlife.

Salvador is a Brazilian city rich in architectural styles, cultures, and seaside activities. The city boasts Portuguese colonial buildings, baroque churches, and art deco facets. During the day, visitors can enjoy the charming Pelourinho neighborhood, filled with cobblestone streets and squares. After sunset, the party starts to heat up in Rio Vermelho, Salvador's nightlife district, filled with restaurants, bars, and clubs.

The city has a population of around 900,000. The mango and coconut gardens always prove to be popular with tourists, as well as of course, the gorgeous white sand beaches.