At the port in Ushuaia in Argentine Patagonia, a sign reads: “Fin del Mundo, principio de todo,” which is Spanish for “End of the world, beginning of everything — and it’s true. Famed as the world’s southernmost city, it’s where the snow-dusted Andes mountains meet the wild Beagle Channel. It’s also famous as the gateway…
The first time we witnessed the sun setting in Bariloche, with the shimmering waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake sprawling below, we immediately understood the hype. Nestled within Argentina’s oldest national park, Bariloche has an Alpine vibe that feels a world away from Latin America. It’s renowned for its charming chalet-style buildings, delicious craft chocolate, and…
At the southern tip of Argentina, Ushuaia is widely recognized as the world’s southernmost city and the main gateway to Antarctica. Set along the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Andes Mountains, it attracts travelers year-round for expeditions, cruises, skiing, and visits to Tierra del Fuego National Park. We’ve explored what the city has to…
Standing majestically at the meeting point of Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil is one of the most awe-inspiring sights on the planet, the Iguazú Falls. Visiting the falls is as astounding an experience as it is jaw-dropping and visceral, with the noise and the power of the cascades living forever in our memories. The best bit?…
Planning a trip to Mendoza sounds simple until you try to choose where to stay. With hundreds of wineries spread across multiple regions and high-end hotels ranging from remote vineyard lodges to city-based five-star resorts, it’s easy to book the wrong place. We ran into this exact problem while planning our own Mendoza itinerary, so…
Psychedelic Buenos Aires melds Latin passion with striking European grandeur. The sultry Argentinian capital sits on the estuary of the Rio de la Plata, looking out to the South Atlantic Ocean. There’s never been a better time to visit the smoldering city, what with a dynamic food scene and steamy tango bars. In fact, even…
Gay travelers to Argentina’s capital city will not have to look too hard for gay hotels in Buenos Aires. Actually, the city’s gay-friendly and safe to explore. Argentina’sconsidered one of the most gay friendly countries in the world with very progressive LGBTQ laws. Gay Buenos Aires bloomed with homosexuality being legalized in the country in…
Argentina‘s second most populous city after Buenos Aires is Córdoba, a cliched mix of the old and new. This university city, bustling with a young population is a cauldron of style and culture, reflected in the number of reputed museums, galleries, and ‘hip’ cafes. The diverse architectural styles around Córdoba, from the Gothic to the…
The City of Mendoza as it is officially known as is located in the northern central part of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. The bustling tree-lined city is a stopover point for climbers to Mount Aconcagua and also for skiers in the winter looking for easy access to the Andes. Mendoza is synonymous with…
Holding the title of the world’s southernmost city, Ushuaia is flanked by the most southern point of the Andes Mountain range. If you are interested in hopping on a boat to Antarctica, it is from Ushuaia that you would do so! The end of the world is an incredible place with many activities like taking…