Category: Argentina Tourism

Whether you’re backpacking on a budget from hostel-to-hostel or looking for a luxurious getaway, get lost in our Argentina travel guide. We aim to provide all the tips and recommendations that you need for an inspiring trip.

There’s so much to do and see — Argentina is your oyster. From skiing and hiking in the mountains, to the late-night Buenos Aires party scene, and from wine tours in Mendoza, to riding with the Gauchos across the Pampas, there’s something for everyone.

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Fly Fishing in Mendoza – A Perfect Day Angling for Trout in the Andes

Many people talk about fly fishing and Argentina in the same breath, often conjuring up images of big sea trout fishing in Tierra del Fuego or Dorado in the North. But here in Mendoza, there is fantastic fishing right on the doorstep. When I decided to visit Argentina, I knew I wanted to fly fish, but I couldn’t quite fit Patagonia into my itinerary. I need not have worried – I had an awesome day fishing near a village called El Manzano Histórico, about 1.5 hours outside Mendoza. I am relatively new to the joys of fly fishing, and this day out has me totally hooked on the pastime!…

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Best Boutique Hotels in Buenos Aires, Argentina

How exactly do you define a boutique hotel? Well it is a bit of a loose term, and one that is stretched to its limit in Buenos Aires. Boutique usually means small. But in this city, it can mean anything with modern art in the lobby, bamboo walls and a spa in the basement, and who cares if it has 60 rooms. Boutique is buzz, and like all buzzes, the term becomes so common that it fades out into more of a putter. That said, there are some very very good boutique hotels in Buenos Aires, award-winning, world-beating, praised-in-Wallpaper* type of places…

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Living in Buenos Aires: Barrio by Barrio

Turn a corner in Buenos Aires and you could arrive in a completely different neighbourhood, a different vibe, and different look. Cross Avenida del Libertador from plush Recoleta to Retiro train station and you’ll move from mansions and embassies to the hugger-mugger of street stalls, pastry sellers, cut-price asados and fake football shirts. Here is a guide to the main barrios (neighbourhoods) of Buenos Aires, each totally distinct…

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Vendimia Harvest Festival – Mendoza

February marks the beginning of the harvest in South America, and nowhere is this more celebrated than Mendoza, one of the world’s great wine capitals. Tucked into the foothills of the Andes, Mendoza and its people have a long history viticulture and wine making and have been producing wine since the 1550s. Vendimia — Mendoza’s wine harvest festival, takes place on the first weekend of March each year. This event has been aptly described as a ‘Eurovision Song Contest rolled up with a North American beauty pageant, served up with a South American street carnival and washed down with lots of wine.’…

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The Best Hotels in Mendoza, Argentina – Famous, Boutique, and Secret Gems

Mendoza is a charming city with a small-town atmosphere. The friendly locals, superb setting and gastronomic delights make it a perfect vacation spot with something for everyone. Born and bred in Mendoza, I’ve spent my life keeping track of all the developments in the Mendoza hospitality industry. Some of my favorite hotels in town are very well known; others are secluded, secret little boutique bed and breakfasts…

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