Brazil, Argentina Cruise on MSC Poesia from Montevideo (Uruguay)

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.

Porto Belo (Brazil)

Deserted beaches, marvelous landscapes and lush nature we can find in Angra dos Reis and porto Belo. Two places you will never forget and where you will feel in paradise. Both ideal destinations to practice all type of aquatic sports or simply to rest under the brazilian sun.

Ilhabela (Brazil)

Ilhabela is an archipelago and city situated 4 miles off the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil. The island is 127 mi from the city of São Paulo and 210 mi from the city of Rio de Janeiro. The islands in total cover 134 sq mi. Its a popular destination for tourists. To access the city, one must take a boat or ferry in São Sebastião, as there are no roads which reach it. During the summer, one may wait more than an hour to take the ferry boat. The ferry takes 15 minutes to cross the channel between the two cities. Ilhabela offers all kinds of sports to do at the beaches . These ingredients make the Island a center of many aquatic activities. Sailing and diving are particularly popular here. In Ilhabela´s downtown area you can observe the historic architecture of the jail (the Coucilmen Chamber today), the church, and the old City Hall Building, which is now the Culture Hall. There is a mix of sophisticated stores and local handcraft markets. Coffee shops, ice cream stores and homemade candy stores can be visited during a walk to the village pier.

Buzios (Brazil)

In the old times Buzios was a fishing village, nowadays the village is famous for it's atmosphere, department stores and prestigious restaurants. It is located on a peninsula on the north of Rio de Janeiro. It has more than 20 beaches and undoubtedly the most beautiful beaches are in Ilheus and Ilhabela, surrounded of palm trees with rivers, lagoons and waterfalls nearby.

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. People from Buenos Aires are referred to as porteños (people of the port). Buenos Aires is a top tourist destination, and is known for its European-style architecture and rich cultural life, with the highest concentration of theatres in the world, with scores of theaters and productions.Strongly influenced by European culture, Buenos Aires is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America".Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the current Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis.

Montevideo (Uruguay)

Located on the Atlantic coast in the south of the country, Montevideo is the capital and largest city in Uruguay. Montevideo is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. Sunseekers are spoilt for choice with city boasting a wealth of stunning, golden beaches. The old town of Montevideo is home to many restaurants and bars and is the perfect place to find vibrant nightlife.