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La Boca   Buenos Aires

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 122 Reviews  I saw pictures of the colored houses in La Boca when I read the travel books, and so I took a taxi to that famed street of El Caminito. The taxi driver was very kind, but he looked very concerned... 

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Wine Tour   Mendoza

Wine Tour, Mendoza

 16 Reviews  I just got back from an Amazing Trip to Mendoza, Argentina. We spent a week in Mendoz at the Park Hyatt Hotel (great great hotel) and enjoyed many wonderful activities. I would recommend that if you... 

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Recoleta   Buenos Aires

Recoleta, Buenos Aires

 157 Reviews  This is a historical must see site, a burial ground featuring ostentatious tombs and including the final burial place of Eva Peron. It is well-known, so in my tip I would like to focus on... 

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Andes   Mendoza

Andes, Mendoza

 10 Reviews  There is a day tour from Mendoza called Alta Montana tour, it's a nice way of visiting the Andes, very safe, nice people,lunch, some women alone. Or you can take the regular bus,stop in Aconcagua park... 

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San Telmo   Buenos Aires

San Telmo, Buenos Aires

 136 Reviews  San Temo is the oldest area of the city, an area where which was above all home of dockworkers and brickmakers, it can easily be considered the first industrial area of the city. For years it was... 

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Parque San Martin   Mendoza

Parque San Martin, Mendoza

 7 Reviews  This park is the biggest and most beautiful of Mendoza. It was designed by french architect Carlos Thays, and opened in 1906 (although its origins go back to 1896). The park has beautiful streets and... 

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Plaza de Mayo   Buenos Aires

Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires

 136 Reviews  This is the main square in Buenos Aires and around it you find some important buildings such as the Casa Rosada (palace of the government), the national banck, the cathedral. It was built in 1580 and... 

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Villavicencio   Mendoza

Villavicencio, Mendoza

 4 Reviews  Villavicencio is an old resort spa located in an ecologically preserved area about 50 km north of Mendoza. Although the resort has been unused for the past 30 years, the grounds still have the famous... 

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Recoleta - Cementerio de la Recoleta   Buenos Aires

Recoleta - Cementerio de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires

 44 Reviews  This is the most famous Argentinian cemetery and the name comes from the area where it is located. During the 19th century, because of the yellow fever epidemy that hit the city, most rich persons... 

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Ruinas de San Francisco   Mendoza

Ruinas de San Francisco, Mendoza

 3 Reviews  Once we were finished with the Winery tour, our guide and the van driver took us back into Mendoza where we began our city tour in the bright 11 AM sunshine. First up were the ruins of the San... 

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Puerto Madero and Catalina's   Buenos Aires

Puerto Madero and Catalina's, Buenos Aires

 67 Reviews  This is a district of Buenos Aires which occupies a significant part of Rio de La Plata riverbank. I visited this area with a friend and was very surprised by the brand new buildings all around, she... 

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Museo de Arte moderno - Modern Arts Museum   Mendoza

Museo de Arte moderno - Modern Arts Museum, Mendoza

 2 Reviews  I visited the museum of Modern Arts at plaza Independecia one evening on my way to find a good restaurant at Sarmiento avenue. It was a good break for me although I didn’t spend much time here because... 

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Florida Street   Buenos Aires

Florida Street, Buenos Aires

 44 Reviews  Florida starts at Plaza de Mayo and finishes at Plaza San Martin. The street mainly consists of offices, entertainment venues, shops, cafes and restaurants. Richmond Confiteria is a place that was... 

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Plaza Independencia   Mendoza

Plaza Independencia, Mendoza

 6 Reviews  Why? For a variety of reasons. To get away from the noise and pollution of the city streets primarily. They aren't particularly beautiful because they aren't being maintained properly and the citizens... 

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Tango   Buenos Aires

Tango, Buenos Aires

 49 Reviews  If in Buenos Aires, you do have to watch one of the many places that offer live Tango dances. VTer risse73 wrote me and said it was even banned by the Vatican at one time... I opted for one which... 

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Puente del Inca   Mendoza

Puente del Inca, Mendoza

 2 Reviews  Puente del Inca is a natural stone bridge used by the Incas to cross the Río de las Cuevas. It's located at 2720m (8920ft) above the sea level, on the way to the Aconcagua and to the Chilean border.... 

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El Obelisco   Buenos Aires

El Obelisco, Buenos Aires

 53 Reviews  The Obelisco is a national monument of Buenos Aires and it is located on Repubblica square, between avenida Corrientes and avenida 9 de Julio. It was built to commemorate the fourth century since the... 

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Cerro de la Gloria   Mendoza

Cerro de la Gloria, Mendoza

 4 Reviews  The Monumento al Ejercito de los Andes (Monument of the Andes' Army) is located on top of the Glory Hill. Its construction started in 1911 and was inaugurated in february 1914 for the 97th aniversary... 

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9 de Julio Avenue   Buenos Aires

9 de Julio Avenue, Buenos Aires

 48 Reviews  You always hear about this very very wide avenue in Buenos Aires. This is it! 144 meters wide, it is one of the main thoroughfares in Buenos Aires. It is not very long however, just a bit over a... 

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Plaza Espana   Mendoza

Plaza Espana, Mendoza

 4 Reviews  Of the several plazas in Mendoza, Plaza de Espana stands out for its beautiful azulejos (tiles). There is also an open air crafts market where you can buy things like carved wood items, jewelry, some... 

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Colon Theatre   Buenos Aires

Colon Theatre, Buenos Aires

 55 Reviews  While I was in Argentina the Teatro Colon was under renovation, so i didn't get to see the inside. A friend of mine had gone the year before and was absolutely taken by the acoustic quality and... 

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Museo Historico San Martin   Mendoza

Museo Historico San Martin, Mendoza

 2 Reviews  I didn't know about The San Martin's Historical Museum and to be honest I was tired of him after seeing so many squares, statues, and streets with his name :) After a short walking at San Martin... 

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El Congreso   Buenos Aires

El Congreso, Buenos Aires

 36 Reviews  Like Barrio Norte, Congreso is an informal “barrio” name. Congreso is actually part of the neighborhood of Balvanera. This aptly named area is the home of the Argentine National Congress, a huge... 

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Las Lenas Ski Resort   Mendoza

Las Lenas Ski Resort, Mendoza

 2 Reviews  Las Lenas is around 7 hours away by bus from Mendoza and Penitentes around 3. Las Lenas is a lot bigger with modern skilifts and a snowboard park with rails, ramps and jumps. It is quite a drive from... 

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Tigre   Buenos Aires

Tigre, Buenos Aires

 16 Reviews  It is a very nice way to kill the time and to grasp the beauty of the Delta. The Delta starts near the city of Diamante and finishes in Rio de la Plata. The sights along the river banks are... 

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

by GentleSpirit

This is one of the most memorable, colorful and fascinating parts of a trip to the Argentine north. The Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.What it is is a gorge 190 km long. Here you will see some of the most amazing naturally occuring colors anywhere. If you look at the Paleta del Pintor (the Painter's Palette) in Mainara or the Cerro de Siete Colors (the Hill of Seven Colors) in Purmamarca you will see.There are a lot of activities available in this part of the country, but please remember that you are at the foothills of the Andes. You will be at altitude much of the time in the Quebrada, so prepare yourself accordingly.The Quebrada de Humahuaca was named a World Heritage site because it has been a crossroads for civilizations since it was originally settled by the indigeous people some 10,000 years ago.

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Yerba Mate

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In pictures of Argentina you will sometimes see a gaucho sipping on a long metal straw from a gourd. What he is doing is drinking yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis,) which is made from the leaves of the tree (similar to holly tree). This is mainly grown in the subtropical humid areas, especially in Misiones Province and the northeast of the country. The yerba mate is a cheap substitute for coffee, with a taste and ritual of preparation all its own. Does it have caffeine, yes. Does it give you the same lift as the caffeine in coffee, I personally don't think so. You can buy it flavored, mostly in fruit flavors. I personally drink yerba the traditional way, no flavoring. The taste is a bit bitter (depending on the brand) and most people put a bit of sugar on top of it. It doesn't really have an aftertaste that stays in your mouth, by the way.By the way, yerba mate is very good for you!...

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The Andean Northwest

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The main places most tourists will visit in the Andean Northwest are in Salta and Jujuy Provinces.Here you will find an amazing diversity of sights.Here you can explore a different side of Argentina. This region was once part of the Inca Empire. The people look different. They are less European. Their food and drink is different as well, using more of the Andean staples.If you go outside Salta you will go through tiny villages where the old traditions are still very much alive. If you get a chance stay for one of the festivals, they will be memorable for sure.For the outdoor enthusiast this is a wonderful region. The landscapes include wonderful colors, deserts, high mountains, canyons. There are some areas that are classified as jungle.There are ample opportunities for "andinismo"-hiking and mountaineering. Be careful though, the altitude will affect you! You should plan on at least 10...

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Tour of the city

by jdpfu

On the 1st day, take a paid tour of the city to get your bearings. This will introduce you to the different barrios, where to shop, where the government stuff is, Tango, and Futbal (probably only 1 team since your guide will certainly forget the other 10+ teams exist).Seeing the main sites spread around the city was interesting and hearing our attractive guide provide background on each added to the total fun.I still remember her ending the story about almost every statue with "and he was a son of a *** too." I left thinking that Argentine was ruled by "sons of ***es" more as a rule than an exception. As usual, politics in foreign countries are seldom simple to understand, Argentinia isn't any different, so a "is that so" or "I don't understand the topic well enough to comment" is probably the best answer.If you have strong feelings about soccer teams, it might be best to keep those to...

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MY TOP THINGS TO DO IN BUENOS AIRES

by jumpingnorman

Lots of stuff to do in Buenos Aires. I liked modern and cosmopolitan Puerto Madero where they have a very nice bridge that some say looks like it's dancing the Tango...and talking about Tango, yes you do have to see a Tango show. And then they do have an outdoor crafts market/fair at San Telmo on Sundays, and also enjoy walking around palermo Park where you will see the skill of dog walkers walking ten dogs! But watch your steps - poop on the road. Then of course, go see Evita - her grave which is surprisingly small but outshining the bigger ones because of her celebrity status - her grave is at Recoleta Cemetery. Also see the Obelisko which is near the Plaza Mayor where they have demonstrations on Fridays/weekends. I witnessed one and it was interesting and I saw someone throw a bottle at a bank - but not trying to hit people, just the bank. And while you're at that area, walk over to...

Bariloche

by GentleSpirit

Bariloche is the main city in Patagonia. It is famous for many things, more than anything else its spectacular location in what is known as the Lake Region. Bariloche is on the Nahuel Huapi lake at the foothills of the Andes. For sports enthusiasts it is known as the center for winter sports. Cerro Catedral is the biggest ski center in South America. There are a multitude of outdoor activities ranging from hang gliding to skiing to hiking to rafting etc. There is also some of the best fishing in South America nearby.Bariloche is crowded with tourists, particularly if you arrive during Argentine school holidays.You will absolutely want to see the many miradores around the city. Cerro Campanario is a particularly good one if you want to see the Llao Llao Peninsula, it will take your breath away! This is more of an active destination. The scenery around here is magnificent!

View from Cerro campanario
visit Buenos Aires

by GentleSpirit

Your point of arrival in Argentina will most likely be Buenos Aires for most people. Even on the tightest of itineraries, give yourself at least 3 days to enjoy this wonderful cityMany people will compare Buenos Aires to Paris, and though it does have some architectural similarities, its like comparing apples and oranges. Anyone who has been to Italy will immediately recognize the rhythm that porteños speak with, it sounds more Italian than Spanish. Argentines know how to celebrate life, join them! There are lots of great restaurants in this city. The specialty is usually beef, but with all the nationalities that emigrated to Argentina you will find just about anything you want if you do some looking. If you like to dance you will have to first get a good look at the tango, both the professionals that dance at shows as well as the common people that dance just for fun. It is a modern,...

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Visit an Estancia

by GentleSpirit

A somewhat touristy, though very fun, excursion is going out to one of the estancias near Buenos Aires. (San Antonio de Areco is a favorite) Usually, you will get so see at least part of the working ranch, some of the history of the estancia and its owners. You will be treated to a demonstration of horsemanship, perhaps some calf roping and sit down to a parillada. The estancias vary tremendously, some concentrated on breeding polo ponies, others were exclusively cattle operations. If you get to see one of the estancias farther out in the provinces you might get a more genuine taste of what life is like on one of these working ranches. You might also want to check with your travel agent, some of the estancias double as bed/breakfasts and some, particularly in Patagonia, offer great opportunities for outings and other tours.Please visit my San Antonio de Areco pages for more information.

Estancia Visit
Pet and feed wild animals!

by livinlovenlaugh

Lujan zoo about an hour outside of Buenos Aires is one of only 5 zoo's in the world where you can interact with wild animals. It was a once in a lifetime treat! Lions, tigers and Bears OH MY! Our Taxi driver was happy to bring us there for $120 U.S. and wait for 4 hours while we intermingled with these amazing animals. The entrance fee was $25. pp U.S. I would love to recommend this driver though I understand it is not permitted you may contact me for more information though. :)

Iguazu Falls

by livinlovenlaugh

What an amazing and memorable experience Iguazu Falls is a wonderland of beauty. You are simply awe struck from the first moment you see one of the falls. You will find it very easy to follow the maps no guide is needed. From the Argentina side the entrance fee is aprox. $25. US. per person. They tell you it is not possible to do the whole park in a day I disagree. We started when they opened and were done by 2 p.m. However if you need to take it a little easier they offer a second day return at half price. I would suggest in the summer that you visit the Garganta Del Diablo first. It is approximately 2 miles of catwalks over the river. The sun is very intense in the later part of the day. Then I would do the Sendero Macuco the rainforest is best in the morning. Then to the Circuito Superior and then the Circuito inferior. If your very lucky as we were San Martin Island will be open. It...

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