A celebration of life
Home to more than one third of all species on the planet, ranging from the gentle to the fierce, the Amazon is rife with fascinating creatures – all interesting, many stunning, and some among Earth’s most dangerous.
Thunder River
Chances are that only a few visitors understand the mathematics of fluid motion, yet just two minutes spent beside Iguazú’s tumultuous maelstrom are enough to convey the raw power of 1,750 cubic metres of water a second. The sound and fury created as the engorged Río Iguazú pours over 80-metre-high basalt ledges are overpowering, the visceral impact of up-close contact with one of South America’s most compelling experiences.
Festival of Tango
The 8th Campeonato Mundial de Baile, August 13–31, attracts tango lovers from all over the globe. Forget last month’s soccer World Cup; Buenos Aires is always number one in tango. And to understand and experience Buenos Aires, and even Argentina, you must taste the tango.
Calle Thames, Buenos Aires
Running through the heart of Buenos Aires’ relaxed and leafy Palermo Viejo neighbourhood, Thames serves up an eclectic ensemble of some of the best and most interesting shops, restaurants, and sights sited along a single street.
Hotel Unique, Sao Paulo
Surrounded by a sea of trees and historic mansions of São Paulo, sits the hotel Unique. Best known for its bold design and stunning views of the city, this boutique hotel skilfully combines modernity, elegance, and comfort.
Teatro Colon
Although it has taken more than a nose job to replenish her beauty, the Teatro Colón’s problematic four-year restoration has overcome various hurdles to reopen in time for Argentina’s bicentenary.
Spirit of Argentina
“Even though we like to think we are in a crisis, we aren’t really,” says historian Gabriel Di Meglio. And to a certain extent, he’s right.
A Taste of Sao Paulo
The cosmopolitan megalopolis of São Paulo has often looked abroad for its sense of taste. But now, a new culinary movement is turning inward to find the country’s true flavour. Mara Goldwyn visits three of the city’s finest chefs to find out more.
