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Celebrity Cruise Destinations
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South America is the sum of
many parts. On the one hand,
there are cities every bit
as cosmopolitan as any found
north of the equator. Then,
there is the wild and
untamed side, with lush rain
forests and staggering
mountain peaks that reach
high into the sky. To get
the most out of this exotic
and diverse destination,
experience it with
Celebrity, where your every
desire is anticipated and
your every wish fulfilled.
Stretching from the world's
highest waterfall to the
land's end in Tierra del
Fuego, Celebrity's South
America is a living mosaic
of inviting people, natural
wonder and unforgettable
moments.
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Choose from our inspired itineraries and discover the world of wonder that waits on the earth's 4th largest continent.
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Areas of Interest
Modern cities full of business, culture and arts surrender to primitive areas - some never seen by human eyes - in this truly unique destination.
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Ushuaia, Argentina
Surrounded on three sides by towering
peaks, this former penal colony hardly
seems like a suitable site to exact
justice from the scourge of society.
Certainly, even the scientifically
inclined Charles Darwin must have had a
difficult time leaving this Eden during
his travels through the area.
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Rio De
Janeiro, Brazil
Described by Darwin as "more magnificent
than anything any European has ever seen
in his country of origin", Rio is
blessed with an idyllic setting. Lying
on Brazil's Atlantic coast close to the
Tropic of Capricorn, Rio boasts a
coastline of magnificent beaches set
against a mountainous backdrop. In
contrast to its tranquil setting, Rio is
home to Carnaval, a five-day celebration
that makes Mardi Gras seem timid by
comparison. For those interested in
sunbathing and people-watching, the
beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana
provide an ideal spot.
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Puerto
Montt, Chile
In this idyllic setting, surrounded by
national parks, lakes and mountains,
it's easy to understand why people come
here to enjoy the outdoors
"South-American style." Imagine sipping
fine Chilean wine and enjoying some
sausage after a few hours of testing
your skills on the bountiful trout
waters in the area.
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Montevideo, Uruguay
This walking city is a haven of open-air
cafés and European-inspired squares.
Don't miss the Museo de Gaucho, a
fascinating look into the cowboy life,
South American style. Even though
Montevideo is surrounded by a continuous
stretch of white-sand beach, you're
never more than a taxi ride away from a
museum, art gallery or a theater.
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Lima,
(Callao) Peru
The cultural and economic heart of Peru,
Lima once served as the seat of power
for the Spanish Empire of South America.
Lima is home to fine museums of
archeology, art and even gold. The
catacombs beneath the Church of San
Francisco are a sight to behold as are
the thousands of antique texts you'll
find in the library of the adjoining
monastery.
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Cape
Horn, Chile
Here you will find Horn Island, the
southernmost point of the Tierra del
Fuego archipelago, and the Americas for
that matter. This is also the place
you'll find the confluence of the mighty
Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Wildlife is
abundant, and our onboard naturalist
will be on hand to point out the
highlights of this diverse ecosystem.
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Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Birthplace of the Tango, and known as
the Paris of the South, this
cosmopolitan business center is rich in
charm and culture. There are opera
houses, museums and cathedrals that
rival any in Europe. Puerto Madero, the
city's oldest port, has been transformed
into a vibrant restaurant and boutique
center.
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Valparaiso, Chile
The entire town of Valparaiso seems to
precariously hang on precipitous cliffs,
crisscrossed by narrow, twisting
footpaths, stairways and the city's
time-tested rapid transit system of
funicular cars called ascensores. If
you've never ridden one, you're in for a
treat.
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Straits
Of Magellan
This 360-mile strait isolates the Tierra
del Fuego archipelago from the rest of
the South American continent, and is
named after the ambitious Portuguese
explorer and mariner Ferdinand Magellan.
You'll retrace Magellan's route as you
make the shortest crossing from Atlantic
to Pacific between two land masses this
side of the Panama Canal.
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Punta
Arenas, Chile
Punta Arenas is the southernmost point
on the contiguous South American
continent. It overlooks the Strait of
Magellan and Otway Sound, home to
colonies of sea lions and Magellanic
penguins. Punta Arenas is also one of
the few places on earth where you can
snow ski while looking out over an ocean.
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Puerto Madryn,
Argentina
The gateway to Patagonia, Puerto Madryn
serves as a great base camp for
explorers of all levels and abilities.
You can venture into one of the most
unique ecosystems on the planet. This
glacier-dotted landscape sometimes
resembles a moonscape more than terra
firma. Rich in wildlife and native
flora, the Andean national parks and the
Peninsula Valdes are also within reach
of Puerto Madryn.
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Port
Stanley, Falkland Is
The English and the Argentineans aren't
the only ones who lay claim to these
rocky outcrops north of the Strait of
Magellan. Trout, whales, black-browed
albatrosses, elephant seals, sea lions,
and no fewer than five species of
penguin also consider the Falklands
their bequeathed domain.
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Manta,
Ecuador
This port city affords the visitor
unprecedented access to ancient Manta
culture, including the small rafts once
used by the Manta circa 500 - 1500 AD. A
short jaunt from the port is the Bahia
de Manta. There you'll find el Parque
Nacional Machalilla with its cloud
forests, archeological sites and
colonies of nesting seabirds.
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Fuerte
Amador, Panama
This once-strategic island was off
limits to anyone without military
security clearance. That is, until it
was turned over to the Panamanian
authorities. They have found a much
better use for the island, and Celebrity
guests are among the first to be able to
take advantage of the island's beauty
and serenity.
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Chilean
Fjords
These are some of the most magnificent
fjords in the world. As your eyes work
their way up the jagged walls of mammoth
glaciers, you may be rewarded with an
Andean condor sighting. On the ocean's
surface, the Magellanic penguins always
put on a good show.
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Arica,
Chile
Arica is an oasis, literally. Bordered
by desert sand dunes and fertile valleys
fed by the melting and life-giving snows
of the Andes, this city is located in
the heart of some culturally fascinating
attractions. The Plaza Colon, Eiffel's
iron cathedral of San Marcos, is one
such point of interest. Another is the
archeology museum in the nearby Azapa
Valley. There you'll find pre-Columbian
weavings, carvings and mummies from the
Chinchorro culture dating back to 10,000
BC.
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