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Regional Flights in South America

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close to the original schedule as possible, but limited availability of seats may require us to use
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printed itinerary.

Shopping

There may be scheduled visits to local shops during your adventure. There is no requirement
to make a purchase during these stops, and any purchase made is a direct transaction with
the shop in question, subject to the vendor’s terms of purchase. O.A.T. is not responsible for
purchases you make on your trip or for the shipment of your purchases.

Returns

If you discover an issue with an item, you should contact the vendor directly and expect that
any resolution will take longer than it would in the U.S. We recommend that you keep a copy
of all your receipts, invoices, or contracts, along with the shop’s contact information. Keep in
mind, local practice may vary from U.S. standards, so don’t assume that you have a certain
number of days after the purchase to speak up or that you are guaranteed a refund.

Crafts & Souvenirs

Chile

Among Chilean goods, the excellent textiles are worth perusing. For “typical” items, colorful
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much popularity abroad, and there are many “rock shops” in the city and suburbs selling
quality work in lapis lazuli, Chilean jade, amethyst, agate, onyx, and others. Salmon, canned
and smoked, is also a good buy.

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prepared to buy at that price. Bring a mix of small bills so that you can pay in exact change.

Argentina

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Buenos Aires. Popular buys include belts, jackets, boots, shoes, skirts, pants, briefcases, and
purses. These come in a rainbow of pastels and vivid colors, and a variety of textures from
rough suedes to soft leathers. Other items worth considering include wool sweaters, clothing
made of the Argentine equivalent of cashmere, ponchos, wine, and antique silver gaucho

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