Buenos Aires and Colonia, Uruguay (4 Days)

If you arrive in Buenos Aires by plane, you will notice a large body of water next to the city. It looks like the ocean, but it is, in fact, the Río de la Plata (or River Plate), a wide river fed by the Paraná and Uruguay rivers. Across the river, you can find Uruguay, a neighboring and brother country. About 60 km from Buenos Aires, you can visit Colonia del Sacramento, a well-preserved old colonial village that is a small jewel of quietness and joy. If you are intrigued by Uruguay, you might consider combining a visit with your trip to Buenos Aires for a short break.