Holidays & Hotels in South America:
Argentina, Brazil, Peru & Chile

Information

General:		Visa:		Health:		Climate:
Time Zones: Buenos Aires, Argentina: GMT-3 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: GMT-3 Santiago, Chile: GMT-4 Lima, Peru: GMT-5 Currencies: Argentine Peso: ARS6/£1 Brazilian Real: BRL4/£1 Chilean Peso: CLP1050/£1 Peru Nuevo Sol: PEN6.2/£1		Argentina/Brazil/Chile/Peru: Not required for visits up to 90 days.		Innoculations: Only required if travelling outside main cities, though tetanus and malaria can be advisable as a precaution - please check with your GP. Drink bottled water only.		The climate throughout South America is very variable due to the terain and the size of the continent. In general summer weather is hot in cities and light clothing is advisable. If visiting mountainous regions the daytime weather may be hot in summer but the nights can still get very cold. Rainforest/jungle regions can be hot and humid.
How to get there:				Getting Around:
Flights: A wide choice of direct flights from major UK cities. Buenos Aires, Argentina - 13hrs Lima, Peru - 15 hrs* (via Madrid) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 11 hrs Santiago, Chile - 15hrs* (via Madrid or Buenos Aires) * Includes transfer time				Most cities have numerous taxis, with bus and metro networks. Train services vary from country to country, but are adequate to most major cities. Roads around urban areas are fine, but rural roads are often dirt roads that are impassable if there has been heavy rain. Seat Belts It is advisable to wear seat belts. Baby seats or child restraints should be used for all children.

Argentina, Brazil, Chile & Peru Magical and mysterious countries that reflect their Latin influences.