Travel to South America

Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Films

Held annually in Buenos Aires, this festival gives film directors from around the globe a chance to showcase their masterpieces. The films are shown at different venues throught out the city, such as Cine Americana, Cine Cosmos and Alianza Francesa. There is also an award ceremony at the end of the festival; previous year's winners include Solo, Half Price, Esquizo, and Ronda Nocturna.

Iguaçu Falls

Iguaçu Falls are one of the great natural wonders of the world, located in what is known as the Tri Border, the area where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet, and the Falls are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. At the Tri Border, 3 cities share the Falls, Foz do Iguaçu on the Brazilian side; Puerto Iguazu town on the Argentine side, and Ciudad del Este on the Paraguayan side. You have amazing boat trips that can be made under the falls, safaris, wildwater rafting, and other similar activities that will let you explore the jungle and the falls.

Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago off the south of South America and is separated from the mainland by the Magellan Strait. It is divided between Argentina and Chile since 1881, being the eastern part Argentinian territory and the western part (Magallanes province) Chilean territory.
The main towns are Rio Grande and Ushuaia on the Argentinian side, and Porvenir, Puerto Williams and Cape Horn on the Chilean side.  Tierra del Fuego means "Land of Fire" and got its name from Ferdinand Magellan, who was passing by the archipelago back in 1520 and spotted fires burning along the coastline. The fires were made by the aboriginal inhabitants of the islands.

Colon Theatre

The Colon theatre is one of the buildings the city is most proud of. Not only is it vast and beautiful, but it represents their love for culture and part of their history.

There are a vast variety of shows and the price range goes from $2 (pesos) to $100. You can tour the theater, including the underground containing rehearsal halls, tailor and carpentry shops, from 10am to 6pm on weekdays.

It has hosted, and still hosts, the most famous artists of the national and international opera and ballet. Caruso, Gigli, María Callas, Victoria de los Angeles, Krauss, Carreras, Domingo and Pavarotti were among the renowned singers. It received dancers such as Alicia Alonso, Margot Fonteyn, Paloma Herrera, Nijinski, Nureiev, Barishnikov and Julio Bocca. Orchestra directors as Stravinsky, Toscanini, Von Karajan and Zubin Metha have also presented in the theater. Among the endless number of shows offered, music has a special place. Those who love classical music can choose from a wide offer of concerts performed in different theaters, such as Colón and the Coliseo. Both the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphonic Orchestra offer free concerts.