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Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil
Founded in 1535, Santos was one of the first Portuguese settlements in the New World. Situated a few kilometres east of Sao Vicente, the city was developed on an island, with the port facing inland and ships approaching through a narrow canal. The heart of the city is very much connected with the port activities, and the main buildings lie along a network of narrow alleyways and streets. There are several street markets, where bartering is the order of the day, just as it was in ancient times. One of the most important attractions in the city centre is the Rodoviària, near Praça dos Andradas. The commercial centre is found along Rua XV de Novembro and Rua do Comercio. The city's train station, built in 1860, is a copy of London's Victoria Station. Nearby is the Baroque-style Santo Antoñio do Valongo church and Convento do Carmo. The city's commercial importance is now complemented by the tourist industry, with many visitors preferring the coast of Santos to Rio de Janeiro. On the south side of the island, which has a 400km coastline, are a number of bays with large beaches, protected inland by green hills, giving a Mediterranean feel to the area.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Natives call it a cidade maravilhosa—the marvelous city—for its stunning setting and unabashed lust for life. Our overnight stay lets you revel in Brazilian paradise: beaches beauty, samba. And if Rio isn't wild enough for you, there's always a trip to the Amazonian river outpost of Manaus, once the richest city in the world.

Buenos Aires, Argentina
A stunning city of complex culture, tradition and charm, Buenos Aires is an extraordinary melting pot of the various civilisations that have contributed to its development. The years immediately after its colonization by Spain in the 16th Century — it was founded by Spanish noble Pedro de Mendoza in 1536 — were marked by turbulence and resistance at the hands of the native Indian tribes, the Querandý. Development of the town was interrupted several times and in 1580 it was rebuilt at the mouth of the Paraný river. But by the time of Argentine independence in 1816 and into the 20th Century, Buenos Aires had become one of the most dynamic cities in South America, attracting thousands of European immigrants. The Italians, French, English, Germans, Dutch and Belgians all established their own distinctive communities, contributing to what French architect Le Corbusier described in 1922 as a giant urban centre of insatiable energy. The Buenos Aires of today is no less energetic, evident in every metre of the huge conurbation that is home to 12 million people, one third of the total population of Argentina. The setting of Buenos Aires is spectacular, lying on the estuary of the River Plate and surrounded by vast pampas. The city is blessed with numerous art galleries and museums reflecting its multi-cultural influences. Tree-lined streets and various plazas give the city centre a pleasant, European atmosphere and the downtown area is packed with restaurants, bars and fashionable shops. The nearby barrios are particularly interesting, home of some of the city's wealthiest citizens. One of the most colourful quarters is the Italian suburb of La Boca, lined with wooden houses painted in yellow and blue, the colour of the Boca Juniors soccer team. The residents can be heard speaking in the Ligurian dialect of their Italian ancestors.

Punta del Este, Uruguay
Punta del Este is the Monte Carlo of Uruguay, the most exclusive resort in the country. The marina is a scene of millionaire's yachts, expensive bars and chic boutiques. The city is a magnet for the rich and famous of Latin American society, from politicians to pop stars. An all-year-round sporting paradise, the resort offers a host of activities including deep-sea fishing, golf and a variety of watersports, plus a casino and several exclusive clubs. The city is one of charming architecture and elegant buildings, with top-class restaurants and prestigious art galleries. The residential areas are characterised by luxurious houses and delightful gardens. Nearby there are numerous parks including Isla Gorriti, which features the remains of an 18th Century fortress. The Isla de Lobos nature reserve is visited each year by one of the largest colonies of sea-lions.

Portobelo, Brazil
After having discovered Brazil in 1500, the Portuguese visited the Garoupas region many times in their quest to occupy and colonise the land. However, the region was not rich in gold mines, which at the time was the Portuguese monarch's main interest. The stories told by navigators were always the same: they referred to the lack of gold mines, the proximity of the mountains to the sea, and the marshy land which was unsuitable for farming. They also talked of the existence of a bay with tranquil and navigable waters. In its waters and on the small island of the same bay, boats could be sheltered from heavy storms and winds in total safety. The first isolated attempt to occupy the land took place in 1703; the Portuguese, Domingos de Oliveira Rosasi, stationed himself in the bay in search of gold. He did, however, abandon his search as he realised that the mines were scarce and insufficient to survive on. In 1753, the Portuguese government decided to establish its first colony here by sending 60 couples from the Azores to the island. The growth of this settlement was slow and problematic due to the climatic difficulties, the attacks from the Spanish and their being left to their own devices far from the administrative centre of the captaincy of Santa Catarina. In 1818, 101 people from a fishing colony in Ericeira in Portugal were sent to this village in Garoupas Bay which was consequently named Nova Ericeira; they were to colonise the land and start their fishing activities in the area. The name Nova Ericeira was not established with ease because the area continued to be known as Enseada das Garoupas (Garoupas Bay) until 13 October 1832, when it was named Vila de Porto Belo (city of Porto Belo) for its beautiful and serene seas. Porto Belo is rich in folklore and its fishing activities have given the incentive to produce craftwork artefacts, such as nets, trammel nets, boats, oars, baskets and other objects. Many local craftsmen dedicate themselves to ceramics, painting, wood engraving, navigation charts, leather goods, miniature replicas of boats, etc. An important handicraft worth mentioning which originated from the Azores is the famous pillow lace. This is made by the women in the community who gather at the traditional Local Mothers Club. Due to Porto Belo's geographical location on the coastline, its cuisine is based on seafood. The menu is very varied: fried and grilled fish, fish stew, lightly cooked prawns, cooked seafood, siri crab soup, fish slices, and many other appetising recipes and snacks. These dishes can be accompanied by manioc flour or "cachaça do Pedro Alemão", which is made in a local alembic in Alto Perequê and known throughout whole region.