Peru and Argentina: From the Andes to the End of the World

Founded in 1535, in the days of the Conquest Lima used to be one of the wealthiest, mightiest cities in in South America. Its historic centre (UNESCO World Heritage Site) still boasts the beautiful Plaza Mayor, with the old palaces of politic and religious life. The soul of the city, however, has drifted to the modern towns of Miraflores and San Isidro, and to the lively sea town of Barranco.

Rising at an height of 3,400 m, Cuczo, once the capital of the Inca empire, was rebuilt by the Spaniards on the vestiges of its ancient palaces, using the remains of the Inca temples and edifices. Today, Cuzco is a lively, fascinating town. Even in the busy summer months, when the Sacred Valley literally swarms with tourists, it preserves its charm.

Aguas Calientes, auch bekannt als Machu Picchu Pueblo, ist eine kleine Stadt am Fuße der berühmten Ruinen von Machu Picchu im Herzen der peruanischen Anden. Sie ist der wichtigste Ausgangspunkt für alle, die die archäologische Stätte von Machu Picchu besuchen möchten. Die Stadt ist von üppigem Tropenwald umgeben und wird vom Fluss Urubamba durchflossen. Sie ist bekannt für ihre natürlichen heißen Quellen, daher auch ihr Name Aguas Calientes", was auf Spanisch heißes Wasser" bedeutet. Aguas Calientes ist eine lebendige und pulsierende Stadt mit einer Vielzahl von Restaurants, Cafés, Kunsthandwerksläden und lokalen Märkten, die eine Vielzahl von traditionellen Produkten und Souvenirs anbieten.

Puerto Iguazú is a provincial city in Misiones, in the extreme northeast of Argentina, and it is the gateway to the famous Iguazú Falls.

Founded in 1536 by the Spaniard Pedro de Mendoza, for a century and a half Buenos Aires was cut off from the main routes of South America, only gaining importance in the 18th century. As the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, Buenos Aires saw a large influx of European immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries. With its wide tree-lined avenues, impressive buildings, and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Buenos Aires is considered one of the most beautiful cities in South America. The Argentine capital has a more European than South American atmosphere and is characterized by lively streets, luxurious boulevards, old-style cafes, and classy restaurants. Buenos Aires is rich in history, culture, and must-see attractions, starting with its colorful neighborhoods and the historic city center, which is the nerve center of the city's relationship with politics.

El Calafate is one of the main tourist destinations in Patagonia: located south of Lake Argentino, it is a privileged gateway for those who intend to visit the Los Glaciares National Park, the second largest in Argentina and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981. The origins of El Calafate date back to the beginning of the last century when the city was built as a meeting point for timber traders. A great boost to its development, not only in terms of tourism, came in 1937 with the creation of the Perito Moreno National Park. From the town, you can reach the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most visited and photographed in the world, as well as Cerro Chaltén and Cerro Torre, perfect peaks for trekking enthusiasts or mountaineering lovers.

Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands, is the southernmost city in the world. It overlooks the Beagle Channel and is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and forests, offering a unique landscape. The word Ushuaia comes from the Yaghan language, the ancient indigenous people of the area, with the terms ush (bottom) and waia (bay), and has been translated as "Bay at the End of the World.".