Argentina

The Estancias of Argentine Patagonia


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Posted by on December 6th, 2012

When many people picture Argentine Patagonia they envision the famous granite towers of Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. In their eagerness to visit these stunning peaks many travelers stay in the transportation hub of El Calafate, but to do so is to miss the opportunity to experience another essential part of Patagonia: the estancia…. Read Full Post

Visiting The Life-Changing Perito Moreno Glacier


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Posted by on November 27th, 2012

El Calafate, like a teenager who has just experienced a growth spurt, is awkward in its newfound popularity. Dusty, wind-chilled streets play host to the lavanderias and locutorios; pizzerias and albergos which have sprung up to cater for the throngs of tourists who come here in search of ‘the politically incorrect glacier’, the one which… Read Full Post

Asado – the Beef, not the Bull


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Posted by on November 15th, 2012

When I arrived in Argentina I had heard about the ‘amazing steaks’, but to be honest I actually knew more about Maradona, Evita and the tango than I did about asado. A few days in the country sorted out all of those misconceptions. Granted, in Argentina Maradona is about as big as asado, but Evita is ancient history and tango is limited to Buenos… Read Full Post

Tigre and the Paraná Delta


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Posted by on October 30th, 2012

For many of our travelers, the cosmopolitan allure of Buenos Aires is enough to keep them busy and satisfied for a few days.  For some, a day or two in the metropolis is enough, and they want a chance to escape the urban density and reconnect with nature.  One great day trip from Buenos Aires… Read Full Post

Argentina Reciprocity Fee 2012 Update


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Posted by on September 18th, 2012

Update: The Argentine government has repealed the reciprocity fee for American citizens. For any American citizen traveling to Argentina, this post is no longer valid as of March 24, 2016. Click here for more details. However, Canadian and Australian citizens are still required to prepay. Please follow the following instructions if you are Canadian or… Read Full Post

Uttermost Part of the Earth: The Classic Book on Tierra del Fuego


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Posted by on September 7th, 2012

This extraordinary book is on our “Suggested Reading” list for Argentina, and is particularly recommended for anyone traveling to Patagonia or Tierra del Fuego. The first person account of E. Lucas Bridges (only the third child born in Tierra del Fuego to non-native parents), the book is a lesser-known classic that combines history, anthropology and adventure…. Read Full Post

Exploring the MALBA in Buenos Aires


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Posted by on August 28th, 2012

One afternoon, as my husband and I explored the Palermo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires, the skies opened up, and a downpour ensued. Fortunately, it just happened to be a Wednesday, and Wednesday is a discount admission day at the MALBA Museum, so we headed on in.  It was a serendipitous event, because… Read Full Post

The Calchaqui Valley: Vineyards, Gorges & History in Northwest Argentina


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Posted by on July 25th, 2012

Argentina has a long history of wine cultivation, dating back to its colonial roots.  While the production has been present for centuries, it’s within the last couple of decades that vintners have truly focused on quality over quantity.  Now the 5th largest exporter of wine in the world, including many world class producers, Argentina can… Read Full Post

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