Jan 2: Fly to Buenos Aires (from Mexico City)
After a few days visiting with the Almeida family and celebrating New Year in Mexico City, fly to Argentina.Jan 3: Arrive Buenos Aires
Hang out in San Telmo cafe until landlord Mercedes arouses "too early" after a night of drinking and tango. Wait for Marcelle's luggage to arrive. Accommodation: AirBNB apartmentJan 4: Enjoy San Telmo
Wander the neighborhood Sunday market. Meet Mercedes' friends, Brits with a San Telmo apartment,and the husband on a mobility scooter after a stroke. Watch the Sunday night tango dancing in Plaza Dorrego.Jan 5-8: Explore Buenos Aires
Walk along the river and through the posh Recoleta neighborhood. Visit the Recoleta Cemetary, where Evita is interred. Have lunch at Cabana Las Lilas. Attend a milonga -- nightclub tango dancing with live music.Jan 9: Fly to Iguazu
Pick up rental car. Check into resort hotel with pool. Accommodation: Posada Puerto BembergJan 10: See Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Visit the Argentine side of the falls with close-up views and a quaint train ride. Celebrate Marcelle's 55th birthday with a fabulous meal at the resort restaurant.Jan 11: See Iguazu Falls, Brazil
Drive into Brazil for the panoramic view of the falls and an introduction to the raccoon-like coati.Jan 12: Relax
Explore the lovely grounds of Puerto Bemberg, swim and have a massage.Jan 13: Fly to Salta
Pick up car, then check into hotel on the 9 de Julio square in the city's heart.Accommodation: Hotel SaltaJan 14-15: Explore Salta
Take aerial gondola to top of Cerro San Bernardo for panoramic view of the city. Eat lunch at the best hole-in-the-wall empanada restaurant. People-watch and drink coffee in 9 de Julio square.Jan 16: Drive to Cachi
4-hour journey through mountains, valleys, remote towns and villages. Arrive at charming vineyard resort with pool. Enjoy local stew served outside at our private cabana. Accommodation: MiralunaJan 17-20: Explore Area
Attend the Fiesta de la Tradicion in Cachi with locals. Drive to the tiny town of Seclantes for lunch. Swim. Gaze at a star-studded sky.Jan 21: Fly Salta to Buenos Aires
Return drive from Cachi to Salta. Overnight in Buenos Aires.Accommodation: Mine Hotel BoutiqueJan 22: Fly to Los Angeles via Lima