Drink yerba mate

Visit Uruguay, a South American country known for its beaches, colonial towns, and vibrant culture

Visit Paraguay, a landlocked country in South America known for its Guarani culture, Jesuit ruins, and the Itaipu Dam

A colonial officer waits for a transfer that never comes; Lucrecia Martel's 18th-century fever.

Visit Argentina, a South American country known for its diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history

Stuffed Latin American pastries, baked or fried.

Visit Punta del Este, a glamorous resort city on Uruguay's southern coast. See La Mano (the iconic giant hand sculpture emerging from the sand at Playa Brava), explore Casapueblo (a striking whitewashed building and art gallery by Carlos Páez Vilaró, inspired by Santorini), stroll along the Mansa Beach promenade lined with upscale shops and cafes, and visit Isla de Lobos (a nearby island sanctuary for sea lions and fur seals).

Cobbled colonial old town, UNESCO-listed.

Off-grid dune village of sea lions.