South American Flavors - 2010

Visiting: Buenos Aires & Mendoza Argentina; Santiago, Chile

Engaging Discoveries… for General Tours World Travelers
Stroll in colorful La Boca where the Tango was born and feel the rhythms for yourself with General Tours one-hour Tango lesson!.

Live the “Gaucho Life” on an historic estancia in the Argentine pampas – complete with authentic barbecue, wine and music..

Travel the Wine Roads of Mendoza and sample fine wines on two vineyard estates..

Join General Tours local chef to explore colorful highlights and markets in Santiago. Prepare a meal and toast your host with fine Chilean wine!

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Visas: Upon arrival in Chile, a tourist fee must be paid in US Dollars. At time of printing, the fee was $100 per person

Emperador
The Emperador Hotel is located in the Avenida del Libertador, next to 9th July Avenue. Those who wish to find nightlife, shopping, or local cuisine in the city will find this an easy desire to fulfill. The 265 rooms at the Emperador are equipped with air-conditioning, internet, minibar, and telephone. The hotel also has a cocktail bar, restaurant, sauna, and swimming pool.

Sofitel
The Sofitel Hotel is located in Buenos Aires with convenient access to shopping, cultural events, and local attractions. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, mini-bar, cable TV, telephone, voicemail, and internet connection. Other amenities include the fitness center, café, and restaurant.

Huentala Hotel
Located in the charming Argentinean region of Mendoza, this exclusive hotel is located in the business center of the city. The 81 rooms are large, light and equipped with in-room safe, television and internet access. Guests can have a rest inside its charming garden or while have a bath in its practical outdoor pool.

Sheraton Hotel
Located in the heart of Mendoza city in the foothills of the Andes, the Sheraton Mendoza is ideally located whether you're interested in quiet pursuits-like sampling the region's famous wines-or more adrenaline-fueled adventures such as skiing, hiking, and mountain climbing. As evening falls, savor the moment over a glass of wine at General Tours romantic and spacious Devas lobby bar or at General Tours Malbec Room cava. Share a fine meal and incredible views of the city from the 17th floor "El Mirador Restaurant", the highest restaurant in all of Mendoza with 360° views of the city and Andes Mountains, or browse the shop. Guest accommodations also include a fitness center, indoor pool and massage facility. The 180 guest rooms include internet access and cable television.

Hotel El Bosque Park & Suites
Located in the center of the El Golf district, the El Bosque Park and Suites is comprised of 84 suites equipped with modern amenities including cable television and telephone. On site leisure facilities include an exercise gym, hot tub, and indoor pool. The hotel also boasts two onsite restaurants, Enebro and the Park Club, serving International cuisine.

Ritz Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago is the perfect venue to take in the history and admire the natural beauty of this geographically gifted place. Strategically located in one of the Chilean capital city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, El Golf, The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago offers 205 guestrooms with dazzling views of the city. Each classically-decorated guestroom includes a king sized bed, inroom safe, high speed internet access, mini-bar, room service and voice mail. The property also includes four restaurants and bars, indoor pool and jacuzzi and a health and fitness center overlooking the Andes Mountains.