Argentina

There's tango and gauchos, of course. But there's also mucho más, che! Such as the big-sky country of Patagonia, Mendoza wine country, skiing at Bariloche. And of course buzzing Buenos Aires, one of the world's great metropoli.

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Your guide to Mendoza´s Torrontés wine

aaeptein Close your eyes and imagine yourself amidst the sun-drenched foothills of the Andes. The air shimmers with crisp mountain freshness, and a glass of vibrant liquid dances between your fingertips. This is the magic of Torrontés wine, Argentina's hidden gem waiting to waltz across your palate and into your heart. Forget the usual suspects; Torrontés wine offers an exhilarating adventure, a tango of unexpected aromas and refreshing flavors that will leave you wanting more. But before we…

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9 nifty shopping experiences in Buenos Aires

Philip Capper Among the many allures of Argentina´s capital is a vigorous shopping scene, with thousands of options from huge malls like Galerías Pacífico to funky local street markets and international brands to quirky indie offerings. Top shopping areas include the Palermo Soho neighborhood and Avenida Santa Fe, running through Palermo and Recoleta. Visitors especially interested in leather products, jewelry, and of course Malbec and the other superb wines for which the country is famous.…

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Argentina cited in 'South America's Iconic Vicuñas'

Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears. …

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A great travel vid about Patagonia

I've always wanted to visit Argentina's "end of the world," and seeing this well produced video from Expedia has reignited that fiercely!

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María José January 7, 2026 at 12:45pm

Oh I´d just love to do this: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/first-time-guide-to-patagonia

A first-time guide to Patagonia, Argentina – Lonely Planet

Top destinations, when to go, must-do activities and more.
Dave Acton September 1, 2025 at 1:33pm

A great overview of the gay scene in Baires! https://www.timeout.com/buenos-aires/proposals-for-the-lgbtiq-commu...

Best proposals for the LGBTIQ+ community in Buenos Aires

A selection featuring the best plans, nightlife options, and foodie choices for the LGBTQ+ community in Buenos Aires.
Joseba Basabe August 31, 2025 at 10:09am

Why Mendoza and its wine country are on CNN´s list of best places to visit in 2025: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2025?cid=...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2025?cid=ios_app
José Balido December 22, 2024 at 2:23pm

Carnaval in Buenos Aires is coming soon! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-magic-of-carnival-porteno

The Magic of Carnival Porteño

A year of preparation comes to a head each February, when neighborhood song and dance troupes take to the streets of Buenos Aires.
David Paul Appell July 23, 2024 at 4:03pm

"Overtourism" seems to be one of the hot topics of the year, and it reached even way down into Argentine Patagonia: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-09/in-pristine-pata...
Helen Brown November 12, 2023 at 7:38pm

A black-travel blog I follow called Travel Noire recently flagged Argentina as one of South America´s safest countries to visit: https://travelnoire.com/safest-countries-in-south-america

The 6 Safest Countries in South America To Visit - Travel Noire

Traveling to South America has plenty of appeal to attract many types of tourists. The continent has at times had a questionable reputation, but...
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 2:41pm

Argentina already has a dozen cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but in the list of 43 new sites released several weeks ago, another grimmer one was added: the former Navy School of Mechanics in Buenos Aires, where opponents of the military régime of the 1970s were tortured and killed during the "dirty war": https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1681

ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Extermination

This property is located within the complex of the Former Navy School of Mechanics in Buenos Aires, in the former Officers’ Quarters. This was the Ar…
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:48pm

You´ve heard of the aurora borealis (Northern Lights), of course, but what about the aurora australis? These are the also shimmering, mesmerizing ¨Southern Lights¨ of the opposite hemisphere, and in Argentina the best place to see them is the world´s southernmost city, Ushuaia, down in Tierra del Fuego: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-l8hcYDVxRZK8-Aurora_australis_...
Jordan Simon March 10, 2023 at 12:01pm

The U.S. travel website Explore.com takes a look at Argentina's recently instituted currency exchange regulations aimed at tourists: https://www.explore.com/1215997/what-argentinas-new-tourist-friendl...
Max Pesling February 28, 2023 at 10:06pm

This is a pretty thorough summing up of the best stuff to do in Buenos Aires, from the website of a couple - a U.S. woman an her Cubam husband living in Ecuador: https://explorersaway.com/things-to-do-in-buenos-aires/

31 Best Things To Do in Buenos Aires, Argentina

In this ultimate guide, we share the BEST things to do in Buenos Aires, including attractions in Buenos Aires and off-the-beaten-path spots and tips.