Brazil/Argentina + Colonia, Uruguay
 “ESCAPE
TO TWO NEW WORLDS” WON’T YOU BE READY FOR RIO BY THE END OF JANUARY?
That first weekend we’ll see the famous Corcovado statue and Sugar
Loaf mountain while touring Rio de Janeiro, and spend some fun
time on Copacabana Beach. Then we head to Parana state and visit
an organic agricultural Land Reform settlement…………a lesser known
“other side” of Brazilian agriculture. Next we travel through the
beautiful Mata Atlantica forest and enjoy a boat tour of the port
of Paranagua and learn more about Brazilian exports to world markets.
During the next three days, you’ll be busy visiting dairy and grain
farms near the Dutch community of Castrolanda, two large Ag
Cooperatives,
and the ABC Foundation Research facility before flying to Iguaçu
Falls where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil meet. Based from the
luxury Bourbon Hotel and Spa, we tour the Falls and are a short
drive away from Cascavel where we spend a day at Coopavel Show
Rural…..perhaps the finest farm show in Brazil.
Next, get “Latinized” into Argentine gaucho culture with a tour
of beautiful Buenos Aires, Liniers Stockyards and a briefing on
Argentina’s agri scene and rollercoaster economy at the Embassy.
Our farmer / crop consultant guides will immerse us in world leading
“no till” cropping enterprises, agri-business sites, as well as
a packing plant, and Estancias producing the tastiest pasture-fed
beef you’ve ever eaten. ADECO’s 3,000 cow modern dairy enterprise
will blow you away. Lots of time to get answers to your many questions
from the South America farmers themselves. Finally, we return from
the Pampas to Buenos Aires for some shopping and free time before
capping off this second week at the incredible Senor Tango Dinner
Show.
Uruguay Add-On
 "STEP BACK IN TIME"
Things at home are probably getting along fine without you, so why not Add-On 5 days in Colonia
del Sacramento, Uruguay? Crossing the Rio de la Plata via ferryboat from Buenos Aries gives a great panorama of both countries from the water. Colonia is now a UNESCO
World Heritage Site and retains much of the ambiance and ancient stone architecture. Since founded by Portugal in 1680, it switched ownership with Spain eleven times before becoming part of Uruguay in 1828. Relax in Posada
Don Antonio, or shop for very reasonably priced leathers. With a population of only 22,000, you can walk most places in Colonia or rent a golf cart. Better still explore the country by car and discover why so many people think Uruguay is the next “agricultural frontier”.
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