History & Culture
Our team at Macdermotts do not just organise holidays, we can boast painters, photographers, actors, dancers and writers in the team, and we are all passionate about the kaleidoscope of cultures and rich history of the region we are proud to call home, particularly are home city of Buenos Aires, which has long been one of the world’s cities that is at the forefront of culture and progress.
Destinations & Excursions
- Argentine Literature tour of Buenos Aires.
- Visiting the homes of Pablo Neruda on the Chilean coast.
- Exploring the local textile industry of the Andes.
- Dancing Tango with the locals and enjoying the eclectic nightlife of Buenos Aires.
- Working and learning the craft of the Argentine and Chilean cowboys.
- Visiting the Petroglyphs and Petrified forests of Patagonia.
- A performance at the Colón Opera House in Buenos Aires.
Travel logistics
- The history and culture of South America is always buzzing and vibrant throughout the year, though many of the cultural events heat up with the weather around November and December.
- As we create your trip, we’ll discuss with you the options and help you work out how to include the various cultural events of the region.
- If you’re keen on reading about the region we’ll discuss with you some good books on the region to help you prepare for your trip, and it’s best to wear certain clothes for certain events.
Things to keep in mind
- Much of the cultural calendar here has a tendency to be announced at the last minute, what we tend to do is create a trip with certain events in mind and then confirm them as we get close to the start date of each trip.
Example Itineraries
Some examples of our favourite trips that we’ve organised over the years:
