Cruise Day 30-Day 827
Dec 17, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.
Plaza Independencia is the most important square in Montevideo, Uruguay. Located on the border between the Old Town and the city center, it serves as the symbolic heart of the country. Its design stands out for its rich history, imposing monuments and emblematic buildings.
Monument to Artigas: In the center stands a statue of 17 meters and 30 tons in honor of the national hero, José Gervasio Artigas. Under the monument is an underground mausoleum that guards its remains.
Citadel Gate: It is located at the western end of the square and is one of the last vestiges of the ancient colonial walls that protected the city.
Salvo Palace: One of the most iconic buildings in the city, located right on the corner of the square. Inaugurated in 1928, it was at the time the tallest building in Latin America.
Solis Theatre (Spanish: Teatro Solís) is Uruguay's most important and renowned theatre. It opened in 1856 and the building was designed by the Italian architect Carlo Zucchi. It is located in Montevideo's Old Town, right next to the Plaza Independencia.
Plaza Zabala is a plaza in the Ciudad Vieja of Montevideo, Uruguay. In late 1878, during the dictatorship of Colonel Lorenzo Latorre, it was decided to demolish the old fort and build a public square in its place.
Palacio Taranco, located in front of the Plaza Zabala, in the heart of the Old City of Montevideo, Uruguay, is a palace erected in the early 20th century during a period in which the architectural style was influenced by French architecture. It was designed by French architects Charles Louis Girault and Jules Chifflot León, who also designed the Petit Palais and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
The Museo del Gaucho y la Moneda (Gaucho and Currency Museum) is a cultural institution in Montevideo, Uruguay, showcasing the nation's rural heritage and monetary history. Housed in the opulent Palacio Jackson on Avenida 18 de Julio, the free museum features world-class Creole silverware, gaucho artifacts, and the evolution of Uruguayan currency
Cruise Days 31-32 -Day 828 & 829
Dec 18, 2026
Dec 19, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art.
Last day on ship we headed off for one more experience...Wine Tasting. As we were finishing up we notice that next door was a Tango show. Tom got tickets for the next evening. 
Located in the heart of Buenos Aires’ historic quarters, El Querandí has one of the best gastronomic and tango proposals in the area. On the other hand, our restaurant in San Telmo is known for respecting with the utmost fidelity the magical atmosphere that characterized it in the early years of the 20th century, adding, of course, excellence in customer service, amazing regional dishes, and an authentic Argentinean tango show.
Our imprint, marked from beginning to end by tango –such a peerless cultural and musical expression– has a long tradition in the city. Our kitchen stands out for the quality of its ingredients and the peculiarity of its menu, which, of course, fits like a glove to this typical Mansion in San Telmo.
The Plaza Juan Domingo Perón in the City of Buenos Aires, originally known as Plaza General Agustín P. Justo, was renamed via a legislative act to honor Argentina's three-time president. Located in the Monserrat neighborhood directly in front of the Customs building, it features a prominent monument to the Perón presidency
Colón Park (Parque Colón) is a historic public square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, located immediately behind the Casa Rosada (the presidential palace). Established in 1904, it was once the site of the city's first port. It is best known for the controversial 623-ton Christopher Columbus monument, which was gifted by the Italian community in 1910
Monserrat is the oldest neighborhood and historic heart of Buenos Aires. Tracing its roots to the city's foundation in 1580, the barrio centers around the political and cultural core of Argentina, making it the premier destination for discovering colonial history, iconic plazas, and grand European architecture
Plaza de Mayo is the beating heart of Argentina's political and historical life. Established in 1580 during the city's second founding, the square gets its name from the May 25, 1810 Revolution, which initiated Argentina's independence from Spain. It has served as the primary gathering point for the nation's most pivotal protests and celebrations
The Cabildo: A vestige of the colonial period, this former city hall was the site of the 1810 revolutionary government.
The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is Argentina's principal Catholic church. Located in Plaza de Mayo, it has been rebuilt seven times since 1593. Its unique neoclassical façade was inspired by the Palais Bourbon in Paris, making the cathedral look more like a Greek temple than a traditional church
The May Pyramid- Erected in the center of the plaza to commemorate the first anniversary of the 1810 Revolution, it is the city's oldest historical monument.
Casa Rosada (The Pink House): The official seat of the executive branch and the presidential office. It is famous for the balcony from which Eva "Evita" Perón addressed massive crowds of working-class supporters in the 1940s.
The Obelisco de Buenos Aires is a 67.5-meter-tall national historic monument erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city's first foundation. Located in the Plaza de la República, it marks the intersection of two major avenues—Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Corrientes—and sits exactly where Argentina's national flag was first raised in the city in 1812
The large, iconic building in the Congressional Plaza is the Palace of the Argentine National Congress. It is the grand, neoclassical seat of Argentina's legislative branch, home to both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputie
La Bombonera Stadium- Home to the Boca Juniors. Located in the La Boca Neighborhood can hold over 58,000 spectators. Famous for its unique D-shape (built to fit limited space) and intense acoustic resonance. It is widely considered one of the most intimidating and passionate football atmospheres on earth.
Floralis Genérica is an 18-ton, 23-meter-tall metallic sculpture in Buenos Aires, Argentina, gifted to the city in 2002 by architect Eduardo Catalano. Designed as a tribute to all flowers, its hydraulic system and photoelectric sensors allow its six steel and aluminum petals to open and close depending on the time of day
