A photo essay showcasing the incredibly fabulous flamingos of Argentina’s Laguna Grande and Carachi Pampa. Learn where to see and photograph these amazing birds.
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What to do in Salta Argentina: The ultimate Salta city guide
Wondering what to do in Salta, Argentina? We suggest you think broadly since you cannot really separate the city of Salta from the province of Salta. Visit 9th of July Square, Cathedral of Salta, Church of San Francisco, Museum of High Altitude Archeology and more, including Cafayate for wine tasting.
Arakur Resort & Spa – Ushuaia’s hilltop hotel retreat
The Arakur Resort is a spectacular hotel that overlooks the city of Ushuaia, Argentina, and specializes in comfort, quiet and pampering … which is exactly what you want after making your way to the southernmost tip of South America appropriately dubbed “the end of the world.”
The Puna high plateau in Argentina: A land of endless horizons
The diversity in the scenery in the Puna High Plateau of Argentina is astounding, making it a traveler’s and photographer’s bucket list destination. The Puna de Atacama or Atacama Plateau is an arid high plateau, stretching from northern Chile into Argentina with the Andes as a spectacular backdrop.
5 spectacular must-visit Buenos Aires parks and gardens
Buenos Aires parks, gardens and green spaces allow you to feel as if you are in a huge, green, forested park and not a densely packed urban city. Here are five of the best parks and gardens in Buenos Aires.
El Impenetrable National Park – bright future from a dark past
El Impenetrable National Park in Argentina is a mystical, wonderful place full of secrets revealed to the traveler willing to listen quietly and look with patient eyes. This story won a silver medal for illustrated travel writing from the North American Travel Journalists Association.
A trek in Patagonia: walking in the shadow of Fitz Roy
The soaring crags of Fitz Roy are renown for playing hide-and-seek with those who trek in Patagonia, due to swirling clouds from the region’s unpredictable weather. I was on a trek that would take me in the shadow of Fitz Roy’s magnificent 11,020-foot summit.
A guide to the best of Patagonia, Southern Argentina
Trying to name the best of Patagonia for a short trip to that southernmost region in Argentina isn’t an easy task. The region covers a great expanse – nearly 2,300 miles north to south — with a diverse climate that takes you from sea level to Fitzroy.
Amazing street art in Salta captures the imagination
Street art can be found all over Argentina but street art in Salta has a long-standing tradition of producing some incredible pieces. Learn more in our photo diary.
Parrilla food tour a tasty intro to Buenos Aires
As a traveler, navigating the maze of restaurants, foods, potential language differences can be a daunting task in Argentina. Taking a parrilla food tour in Buenos Aires can help. Choripan, empanada, parrilla, and helado head the tasty travel experience on a parrilla food tour.
Trekking Patagonia: Seeking adventure on the Huemul Circuit
Trekking Patagonia. Whatever guidebook you read about trekking in Patagonia, this South American region most certainly is on the “to-do list” of any mountain or outdoor person. Arthur Kudelka, director of the service department for outdoor footwear brand LOWA, headed to Argentina in 2017 and shares his journal and amazing photos with us.
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