16 Days In Southern South America – Favorites List (Argentina, Uruguay, & Rio)

Last fall I spent a couple of weeks in the South American countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Rio.  I spent months researching the trip and have written several blogs about our time there.  However, for those want a down a dirty list of our favorite stops, I provide the following thoughts…  (All photos from this post are courtesy of my friend Walt, from Spokenlight photography).

Top Sights:

1. Iguassu Falls from the Brazil side
2. Penguins
3. Whales and Sea Lions (view from Porte Norte)
4. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
5. Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio
6. Christ the Redeemer, Rio
7. Sunset at Ipanema beach, Rio
8. La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
9. La Recoleta Artisan Fair and San Telmo Market, Buenos Aires

Top Meals:

1. Pizzeria Guerin (Buenos Aires)
2. Brasilo Café in Montevideo, Uruguay
3. La Estel in Puerto Madryn (Patagonia)
4. Welsh Tea in Trelew Patagonia (Argentina)
5. Istanbul Gourmet (Colonia, Uruguay)
6. Empanadas in Salta, Argentina
7. Casa da Feijoadain Rio
8. Brasa Burgerat Iguazu Falls (Brazil side)
9. Pasta at La Rueda at Iguassu Falls (Argentina side)
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