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South & Central AmericaOverviewFrom tropical forests to towering peaks, and from untouched wilderness to sophisticated cities, see it all in Seabourn styleAlong with the Panama Canal, Seabourn’s intimate ships deliver smaller, less-visited places in between -- the natural beauties and splendid parks of Belize and Costa Rica, Honduras and Nicaragua. Further south, we sail the Inca coast of Peru and Chile, explore the spectacular glaciers, Andean peaks and untamed reaches of Patagonia and the Falkland Islands, enjoy the vibrant cultures of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil in Buenos Aires and Rio, and sail a thousand miles into the Amazon forest. Featured Ports
Callao (Lima), PeruA 45-minute drive from the port city of Callao brings you to exciting Lima, the City of Kings. From its founding in 1535 until today, it remains one of the most important cities in all South America. The handsome old buildings from the earliest colonial days surrounding the Plaza de Armas contrast with the soaring modern towers rising in the newer sections of the city. 
Valparaiso (Santiago), ChilePicturesque Valparaiso was one of the first Chilean cities founded by the Spanish. The city is an historic port and university town, famous for its labyrinth hills, which are covered in quaint, colorful old houses and accessible only by a steep climb or by the city's unique system of funicular railways. Through the efforts of the Chilean government emphasizing the city's culture, heritage preservation, and economic development via tourism, Valparaiso was bestowed designation as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. 
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFounded in 1536, Buenos Aires was administered by a Spanish viceroy for nearly three centuries before winning its independence in 1816. A sleepy port town for most of that time, it wasn't until the turn of the 20th century that the city finally emerged as an important shipping center. Today, Argentina's democratically elected government has made it South America's safest (and most expensive) country. This cosmopolitan city is characterized by broad boulevards with huge shade trees, beautiful residential districts, plazas containing monuments and fountains, interspersed with 20th-century high-rise buildings. It is a truly great walking city. 
Ushuaia, ArgentinaThe southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia is the capital of Argentine Tierra del Fuego and an important naval base boasting a strategic as well as a picturesque location on the shores of Ushuaia Bay and the Beagle Channel. This rustic coastal town is set among waterfalls, glaciers, snow-clad mountains and beech forests, and the nutrient-rich local waters abound with marine life. Though the houses here are painted warm, pastel colors, the weather is chilly year-round and winter sports such as downhill and cross-country skiing and skating are popular. Ushuaia's principal industries are raising sheep, logging, fishing and trapping. It became a boomtown with 30,000 residents in the late 1980's when the government sought to increase Argentina's presence near Antarctica by giving tax breaks to citizens who settled here. <a href="/images/cruise-vacation-onboard/SAmerica_xlarge.jpg" title="Click to view map" class="greyboxMap">View Map</a>Go beyond with a Seabourn Journey before or after your cruise. Compliment your holiday, Seabourn style, with a multi-day tour to inland attractions. All Seabourn Journeys are fully escorted and include deluxe hotels, transportation, and city tours. To book your Seabourn Journey, please call 866-755-5619 or 206-626-9179. Explore Seabourn Journeys offered in specific ports of call. |
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