From Buenos Aires to the Salar de Uyuni via the Atacama – An adventure between sky and earth

Upon your arrival at Ezeiza International Airport, you are welcomed before heading to Buenos Aires in a private transfer. You settle in at the Tango de Mayo Hotel, where your stay in Argentina begins.

Your first steps in Buenos Aires take you to the Plaza de Mayo. With your guide, you retrace the major milestones of Argentine independence and political history, facing the Casa Rosada, the colonial Cabildo and the Cathedral.

The discovery continues on foot along the Avenida de Mayo, lined with Belle Époque-style cafés, up to the National Congress.

You then head to San Telmo, one of the capital's oldest neighborhoods. Its cobblestone streets lead you between colonial houses, antique shops, a covered market and artists' studios. The walk also passes through the Plaza Dorrego, where tango brings life to the neighborhood.

On board local transport, you reach La Boca for a stroll through Caminito, among colorful houses, tango dancers and murals. Your guide tells you about the neighborhood's working-class history, its ties to Italian immigration and the attachment of its residents to the Boca Juniors club.

You head off to discover the Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side, a series of 275 cascades. The lower and upper walkways offer different viewpoints to observe the falls and enjoy their natural surroundings.

You visit the interpretation center, then take the paths leading to the Dos Hermanas, Bossetti, Escondido, Unión and San Martín cascades. As you progress along the route, you discover the multiple facets of the site.

The visit continues aboard the Tren de la Selva to reach the Garganta del Diablo. From the walkways, you observe the thousands of liters of water plunging every second into the río Iguazú.

You return to Puerto Iguazú late in the afternoon.

Your English-speaking private guide meets you at your hotel to head to the Iguazu National Park, in Brazil. The journey takes you through dense vegetation to the park entrance.

Before reaching the waterfalls, you can choose to make a detour to the bird park.

On site, you take the panoramic trail set up along the waterfalls. The walk gradually reveals the cascades that succeed one another above the gorge. From the Brazilian side, you enjoy a panoramic view of Iguazu Falls.

As you advance, the roar of the water intensifies and water spray accompanies your steps. The viewpoints over the cascades, rainbows and vegetation invite you to stop and observe and photograph the landscape.

You continue to the final walkway, which brings you closer to the falls. Surrounded by water projections and the sound of the cascades, you end the visit by taking in the measure of their power.

On foot, you explore the Garganta del Diablo, a narrow canyon carved by water and time in the heart of the Cordillera de Sal. Between its glowing walls, the interplay of shadows highlights the rock formations and gives the hike a singular atmosphere.

The hike continues in the canyon de Guatín, where two rivers meet, underground heat and the Andean desert. You walk among century-old cacti, amid red rocks shaped by wind and water.

Explore the Valley of the Moon, in the Atacama Desert. Shaped by wind and time, this lunar-like landscape blends sand dunes, canyons and rock formations with singular shapes.

The discovery continues in the Rainbow Valley, or Valle del Arcoíris, located in the Domeyko mountain range, near San Pedro de Atacama. Here, mineral sediments give the rocks red, green, ochre, white and violet hues. These colors reveal another face of the Andean landscapes.

Before dawn, you head towards the geysers del Tatio, located at over 4,300 meters altitude, in the heart of the Andes. At sunrise, columns of vapor rise into the morning light. You discover this vast geothermal field in a unique atmosphere, between the Andean reliefs and the wisps escaping from the ground.

You dedicate this day to discovering the Salar d'Uyuni, in the heart of the Bolivian Altiplano. In this vast white expanse, the light changes throughout the day and transforms perspectives on the salt desert.

You explore the emblematic sites of the salar, with time to observe the landscapes and take photos. Each stop offers a new perspective on this open horizon.

In late afternoon, you settle in at the Hotel Jardines de Uyuni, where you find a welcoming atmosphere and a restaurant renowned for its cuisine.

Your trip to Argentina and Chile is coming to an end. From the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires to the Andean lands and the northern deserts, you have discovered varied landscapes and atmospheres. You are leaving with the images of these stages that have punctuated your journey through South America.