Argentina Travel Tips

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alecram5
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Sep 19, 2008
Just relax and enjoy the view... 5 stars
Vacation Home Review: El Aromito

When I visited Capilla del Monte I stayed in El Aromito. This is a small spa lodge with a few rooms right at the foot of the hills. It is a 5 minute taxi ride from downtown, which is worth it if... [more]
alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
Gateway to the Quebrada de Humahuaca 4 stars
Travel Tip: Humahuaca

To visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca it was necessary to reach San Salvador de Jujuy, the capital of the province of Jujuy. You can reach the city with a 2 hour flight or on a day long bus ride from... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
The less travelled path in Iguazu 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cataratas del Iguazú

I was surprised to find out there are almost no walking paths in the Iguazu area. The wildest path inside the Iguazú Park is called the Macuco path. It starts at the entrance of the park and it... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
Puerto Iguazu and the 3 frontiers 4 stars
Travel Tip: Cataratas del Iguazú

The Iguazu waterfalls are definitely one of the most promoted package tour destination in the whole country. You will find a variety of options in any travel agency in Buenos Aires. Packages are... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
The impressive Devil's Throat 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cataratas del Iguazú

I need to admit that I am not a tourist lover (to put it mildly). Whenever I see over 20 tourists together I walk in the opposite direction. The Iguazu Park is as crowded as Disneyland,... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
New age town for everyone 5 stars
Travel Tip: Capilla del Monte

Capilla del Monte could properly be declared the Argentinian new age capital. The widely spread reason for this is that for many years there had been frequent UFO sightings in the area. They are... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
Horseback riding in La Cumbrecita's hills 5 stars
Travel Tip: Villa General Belgrano

I visited La Cumbrecita because I’ve heard so many people talking about its incredible appeal over the years. I was not disappointed: it is an excellent destination to relax and to enjoy nature.... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 12, 2008
A German town to walk around... 4 stars
Travel Tip: Villa General Belgrano

Some 40 km away from Villa General Belgrano, there is a small town known as La Cumbrecita. It was founded in the 30´s by a German settler and it is one of the most popular destinations in the... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
Chocolate Bariloche 4 stars
Travel Tip: San Carlos de Bariloche

Argentinians cannot think of Bariloche without thinking of two things (or maybe three…): ski, graduates and chocolate. You can find an incredible variety of flavors on the endless specialized... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
The most popular (and traditional) ski destination in Argentina 3 stars
Travel Tip: San Carlos de Bariloche

This is not only the city where ski lovers stay, but also the designated destination for secondary school graduates’ travel. It has been so since the beginning of times… So you need to be... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
Activities at Cerro Otto 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cerro Otto

There are also some adventure activities such as hiking, trekking with snow rackets and sledging in winter. I tried these last two. For the trekking with rackets you also need to rent some pieces... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
A revolving hill (or sort of...): Cerro Otto (part II) 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cerro Otto

Something unique about the hill is its revolving bar and restaurant on the top part. It revolves 360 degrees in 15 minutes or so, so you can enjoy the surrounding landscapes while having a... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
Way lost in time... the town of San Isidro 5 stars
Travel Tip: Iruya

Even after everything I’ve heard of about this town, I was not prepared to see what I saw there. All of the buildings were made of stone and adobe, there were donkeys wandering freely on the... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
A trek to a remote tiny town 5 stars
Travel Tip: Iruya

The real reason for wanting to visit Iruya, was to reach the town of San Isidro. A town in the mountains that was said to be even smaller and more remote than Iruya. My travel partner and I... [more]

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alecram5
Explorer
Aug 8, 2008
An oasis in the Andes 5 stars
Travel Tip: Iruya

Iruya seems to be hung and lost in the mountains and lost in time as well. People dress, live and behave in a very simple, unsophisticated and charming way. Some of the restaurants are part of... [more]

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