November 22, 2017 – EDMONTON, AB.   Since 2011, Cobblestone Freeway Tours has been operating dance, gastronomy, arts and history specialized tours around Ukraine's western cities. For 2018, Cobblestone will enhance their Ukrainian offerings with journeys to experience Ukrainian culture in South America.

For years, Vincent Rees, founder of Cobblestone Freeway Tours and a Canadian of Ukrainian decent has been traveling to and intrigued by the large Ukrainian community in Brazil and Argentina.

“For over five generations in certain pockets throughout South America, Ukrainians have built a prominent community where they maintained the language and many of their traditions of the homeland. On our tours, guests will get to experience Ukraine with a tropical twist,'' says Vincent Rees, founder, Cobblestone Freeway Tours.

About Cobblestone Freeway's South America Tour

On this tour between two of South America's most iconic cities, travelers will get the opportunity to visit the big cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, explore the beautiful Iguassu Falls and experience the Ukrainian influences in the smaller villages.

Other Ukrainian infusions include:

• Discovery of the culinary delights that result from the melding of cultures during trips to rural Ukrainian settlements called colonias
• Visits to Ukrainian churches to share stories about families lost and scattered around the world
• Trips to view local Ukrainian inspired Brazilian dance performances
• A stop at a Ukrainian bar for an international Zabava (Ukrainian for party), to enjoy caipirinhas, Brazil's national cocktail.

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind tour not to miss.

Dates: Feb 15th – March 2nd 2018

• 16 days/15 nights
• Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires
• Pricing available upon request
• For more information: http://cobblestonefreeway.ca/tour-package/south-america-tour/

About Cobblestone Freeway Tours

Founded in 2011, Edmonton, Canada based Cobblestone Freeway Tours offers exceptional, culture-rich adventures that leave travelers with memories to last a lifetime. They specialize in unique, off the beaten path, fun and affordable experiences tailored to a variety of interests. Media outlets such as Travel Channel, Travel Magazine, New York Daily News and Resident Magazine all rate Cobblestone Freeway Tours as the company to trust with your global travel experiences.

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