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The Estancias of Argentine Patagonia
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. [...]
Visiting The Life-Changing Perito Moreno Glacier
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 [...]
Asado – the Beef, not the Bull
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 [...]
Tigre and the Paraná Delta
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 [...]
Argentina Reciprocity Fee 2012 Update
Important news for anyone flying into Buenos Aires: Argentina has just announced that it is changing how it collects its “reciprocity fee” from U.S., Canadian and Australian visitors (it is called a “reciprocity fee” because Argentina only charges it to citizens of countries that charge a similar fee to their foreign visitors). Argentina is now going to require all [...]
Uttermost Part of the Earth: The Classic Book on Tierra del Fuego
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. [...]
Exploring the MALBA in Buenos Aires
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 [...]
The Calchaqui Valley: Vineyards, Gorges & History in Northwest Argentina
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 [...]
Returning from the Buenos Aires of Europe
I just returned from a week in Paris and it’s interesting to compare notes on this famed metropolis and it’s Argentinian counterpart (sometimes referred to as the Paris of South America). First off, what a beautiful city Paris is! It’s difficult for any city to compare architecturally to the grandeur of Paris, but Buenos Aires [...]
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