Both Chile and Argentina are renowned not only for their spectacular natural beauty but also for their wines.  Fortunately, the two countries and their respective wine-growing regions can easily be combined in one trip.

Chile’s lush Colchagua Valley is a beautiful drive or a scenic steam train’s trip south of Santiago.  Within an hour, leave behind the city’s bustle for peaceful rows of vineyards, and explore the renowned Colchagua Wine Route.  It is the idyllic combination of cool Andean air, along with Pacific breezes and summer sunshine, which makes Chilean wine so superb.

A spectacular day’s journey over the snow-capped Andes into Argentina lies Mendoza, where equally fine wines are being produced.  Mendoza itself is a delightful city whose location adds to its charm, and there are many bodegas to choose from in the surrounding valleys, all offering guided tours and tastings.

Wherever you are in Latin America, you will be able to enjoy a mixture of local cuisine typical to the town or region you’re in (try cuy - guinea pig - in Peru or Ecuador, or mole in Oaxaca, Mexico), as well as eating at superb internationally renowned restaurants such as La Cabaña in Buenos Aires, where the famous steak is at its very best.