The province of Corrientes in northeastern Argentina features an astonishing natural wonder – South America’s second largest wetland, 65 times the size of Buenos Aires.
With exotic wildlife such as the capybara, marsh deer, howler monkeys, alligators, and fresh water otters, as well as 350 species of birds, this nature reserve is making the list of travelers in the know.
The remote, small town of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini is the starting off point for th... Read Full Story
My new Twitter pals at Buenos Aires Life know a thing or two about what’s going on in the city and where to dine. Here’s what’s at the top of their list:
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Chances are you will have a positive dining experience in any restaurant you visit in Buenos Aires. But if your priority is to go to the best restaurants the city has to offer, let me point you to some authoritative sources:
Arguably the most respected restaurant guide is Vidal Buzzi (in Spanish). Their top ranked restaurants include:
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When you visit another country, it helps to have some historical perspective to understand the culture a bit better. In the case of Argentina, if you only know that it's a Spanish-speaking country in the Western Hemisphere, you would normally make assumptions about the country based on whatever knowledge you have about other Latin American countries. But you would quickly find, upon visiting, that some of your assumptions would be wrong. Here's a brief look at the history of Argentin... Read Full Story
Argentina health officials are taking steps to contain a dengue epidemic, with 5000 cases and 4 fatalities to date. Some unofficial reports state that the number of cases may be as high as 11,000.
What is dengue fever?
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that dengue fever is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes, and not by human contact. Dengue symptoms can include fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain and rash. The disease is... Read Full Story
Although the name of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires (Good Airs) would imply that it belongs on Travel + Leisure's top 10 list, Patagonia deserves the honor. Visitors confirm that the air is clear and feels purer as you breathe it in. And at night the lack of smog and light pollution brings out every little star.
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There are 5 major shopping malls in Buenos Aires, concentrated in the Recoleta/Palermo area (see map below). You will see recognizable stores and brands (Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Nike, The Gap) but most of the stores feature Argentinean brands and designs. There is much overlap in stores from one mall to another, so it’s not likely that you’ll get value from visiting all of them. If there’s a particular store you are looking for, visit the websites I&... Read Full Story
With over 40 ferias (street fairs, flea markets) in Buenos Aires, how do you decide where to focus your time? While I have not visited all of them, I have done extensive research and enlisted the help of my Buenos Aires correspondents (aka my cousins Isa, Pilar and Carol) to point out the best ferias. Aside from this post, check out my Quick Guide on ferias for a comprehensive list, including hours, addresses and available links.
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The Global Traveller has a great summary of airlines going to Argentina and tips for traveling and transportation inside the country. To check out how to get to other countries, check out the index. Read Full Story
