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Bonito

Discovering A Treasure In Macaws Hole (Buraco Das Araras), Brazil

Bonito is a city and an ecotourism center on Mato Grosso do Sul in southern Brazil. Surrounding area is known for crystalline rivers, such as the Prata River, a destination for snorkeling with abundant fish. The Anhumas Abyss is a huge cavern covered with stalactites, which allows abseiling and diving in an underground lake. Flocks of macaws nest…

 Santiago De Chile

Valle Nevado Ski Resort, The Best Choice To Ski In South America

You’re in Santiago de Chile, and you love the mountains and adrenaline, don’t you? Then you can’t miss out on a great day of extreme sports at one of the most beautiful ski resorts in South America . Impressive landscapes, winter sports, and a dose of nature are guaranteed on the Tour to Farellones and Valle Nevado . Below, you will find…

 Fiambala

Los Seismiles Route, No Words To Describe Natural Beauty In Argentina

In the Cordillera de Los Andes, in the Province of Catamarca, is the highest concentration of volcanoes with peaks that exceed 6,000 meters, That is the reason they are known as Los Seismiles. This region of Los Seismiles shares scenery with beautiful lagoons of different colors, being the Green Lagoon the largest of them with an intense emerald…

 Bariloche

Where to go out at night in Bariloche

Located in the southwest of the Río Negro province and considered one of the most important cities in Argentine Patagonia, San Carlos de Bariloche is ideal to visit in any time of the year because it has it all: gastronomy, history, culture, nature, winter sports, adventure. And of course, party! Yes, Bariloche has the best nights of Argentina and…

 Rio De Janeiro

Don't Miss Guanabara Bay, Rio De Janeiro

Guanabara Bay is a beautiful coastline that unfolds towards the Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of islands and thousands of beaches make nautical tourism in Rio de Janeiro one of the most important activities attractive for those who arrive every year in search of relaxation, good times and fun. Life in Rio always takes place looking at the sea and its…

 Ushuaia

Advice and tips for your ushuaia trip

In the extreme south of Argentina and between the last stretch of the Andes Mountains and the Beagle Channel is Ushuaia : capital city located in the province of Tierra del Fuego , known as the southernmost in the world. The word Ushuaia comes from the Yagán language. Ushuaia means "to the bottom" and waia "bay", giving it the name of "Bay to the…

 Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni without a tour

The Salar de Uyuni sits in southwestern Bolivia, in the Potosí department, and its vast expanse of salt and surreal landscapes draws visitors from all over the world every year. You don't need to book a tour to explore Bolivia's salt flats. If you're planning a trip like this, this guide can help you plan your visit . First, here's what to know…

 Salta

Visit Salta on foot: Recommended self-guided tour

The city of Salta offers a great variety of places to learn about its history, culture and flavors, combined with wonderful landscapes of the surrounding hills. One of the best ways to visit each of these places is to visit them on foot, in this way you will be able to observe everything more closely, from the pace of life of the inhabitants…

 Torres Del Paine

O Torres del Paine Circuit: The definitive guide

The Circuit O is a circular route that surrounds the entire Torres del Paine massif . It is the most complete trekking in Torres del Paine National Park with 130 kilometers with more than 6,000 meters of unevenness not only will you be able to appreciate great views of Torres del Paine also have the privilege of reaching Lake Dickon, Los Perros…

 Puerto Madryn

Birds that you can see in Peninsula Valdés

There are more than 180 species of birds that pass in their migrations in flocks, or live all year round in Península Valdés. Some can be seen from the viewpoints and the coast of the peninsula, others must be sought in specific places where they enjoy absolute solitude, such as Isla de los Pájaros, Caleta Valdés and Punta Norte. Below we mention…

 Iguazu

How to go to the Iguazu Falls

The Falls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, generally those who want to know them base in the small town of Puerto Iguazú (Argentine side), it is super safe and has a great infrastructure to enjoy tours, lodging and gastronomy. To get to the Falls from Puerto Iguazú you have to go al National Park, located at 20 kilometers…

 Punta Arenas Attractions

What To Do In Punta Arenas?

In 1513, the discovery of the Pacific Ocean pushed the Europeans into a new adventure trying to find a navigable passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The main idea was to fulfill the Colombus' dream of reaching the East to trade. Thus, seven years later, the Portuguese Fernando de Magallanes initiated the most ambitious enterprise ever…

 Uyuni

Best time of the year to visit Salar de Uyuni

Unlike other tourist attractions across South America, there is absolutely no best or worst time to visit Salar de Uyuni! The world’s largest salt flat will amaze you no matter the time of year. Between December and March the salt flat becomes a giant mirror because of the rainfall. The largest natural mirror in the world is created, which of…

 Puerto Natales

What To Do In Puerto Montt?

The fusion between the city of Puerto Montt and its neighbor Puerto Varas in a single city seems to be inevitable. Both cities offer enormous tourist possibilities. However, Puerto Montt still maintains its own identity which makes it extremely attractive individually. Puerto Montt is a beauty, and it is not an invention of the era in which people…

 Santiago De Chile

Best Bars In Santiago

Nightlife in Santiago de Chile has never been praised because it has been overshadowed by other cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. It is clear that the most interesting places in Chile are not related to its Capital. People prefer to visit Patagonia, Easter Island, and Atacama desert. But, in recent years, this city has increased in bars…

 Tucuman

Sightseeings In Tucumán

San Miguel de Tucumán is the capital of Tucumán Province. It is also known as El Jardín de la República because you can see flowers everywhere. San Miguel de Tucumán is located in the northeast of Argentina. This city is chosen by tourists because of the historical and archeological sites and its different landscapes. There are many landscapes.…

 Isla De Pascua

Planning your visit to Easter Island

3500 kilometres east of Chile, far into the Pacific Ocean you will find (Isla de Pascua). Don’t be alarmed when you don’t see the name Easter Island, the island has many names including Isla de Pascua (official Spanish name), Rapa Nui and Great Rapa. This small island is famous for the 500 year old plus Moai stone statues that are scattered across…

 Mendoza

Where to shop in Mendoza

Mendoza is a destination that invites you to enjoy many activities, one of the travelers' favorites is to go shopping , there are a lot of local clothing, design, technology and regional products, leathers, mates, wines, oils and handicrafts of excellent quality and at good prices. Most of the stores are located around the city center and are…

 Salta

The best attractions to visit from Salta

There are many natural places with a great historical mark to visit near Salta . One of the advantages of this destination is that it is close to several super interesting places like the Train to the Clouds, Las Salinas Grandes, Iruya, Pumamarca, Humahuaca and many other places that I will go to below detailing in this guide that will allow you…

 El Chalten

What to do in El Chaltén

El Chaltén is located in the province of Santa Cruz , north of the Los Glaciares National Park , it was founded in 1985 and is considered the Argentine capital of trekking. El Chaltén is nestled in the valley of the Río de las Vueltas , at the base of the Mount Fitz Roy, called "Chaltén" by the Tehuelche Indians, which means "mountain that…

 Bonito

What To Do In Bonito?

Bonito is a municipality of around 20,000 residents, known as "boniteces," considered the guardians of one of the most beautiful spots in Brazil: a corner of the world where the jungle and its people coexist with barely any friction . Unique natural landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, waterfalls, and striking wildlife are just some of the reasons…

 Argentina

Where to do rafting in Argentina

Argentina is one of destinations worldwide most suitable for the practice of rafting in several provinces there are multiple options and levels of difficulty to do so. Rafting is a team sport, where all the crew members of the raft paddle and guide their weight in a coordinated way to travel the rapids of rivers and stay afloat. The standard…

 Torres Del Paine

All about the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile

Completing the W Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will never forget. The spectacular scenery of Torres del Paine, where you will view the towers the park is named after, the Grey Glacier and the French Valley will be a lasting memory. What is the W trek Th e W trek is located in Torres Del Paine national park in Chilean Patagonia…

 Chile

The best places to see penguins in Chile

Stretching over 2600 miles from North to South, Chile has so many different ecosystems and thousands of different species for you to spot on your travels. From desert environments to glaciers, there is an ecosystem for everyone in Chile! One little animal that many visitors want to spot in Chile is the penguin. Whilst you might think that you’ll…

 Isla De Pascua

What To Do On Easter Island?

C was in 1982 and in the Czech town of Strakonice a huge concrete replica of the statues of Isla Easter wobbled simulating a walk thanks to the precise thrusts of 17 people . The show was not recreational, but scientific: this explained why in the ethnic group of the Rapanui people said that these heads could walk, and also how was that its…

 Buenos Aires

What you should know about Polo

Have you ever dreamed of experiencing the elegance and dynamism of polo live? This thrilling equestrian sport, known as the "sport of kings," offers a perfect blend of speed, skill, and sophistication. Polo is an exciting and historically rich sport, played between two teams of four players each. Equipped with long mallets called "tacos," the…

 Puerto Madryn

What To Do In Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn is one of the main destinations chosen in Patagonia for its great variety of landscapes and especially for the shows offered by its fauna and flora. When we think about what to do in Puerto Madryn , the first thing that comes to mind is to visit the Valdés Peninsula, which was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco and is a pride…

 Ushuaia

What to do in Ushuaia

They say that trips have three stages: when you plan them, when you live them and when you remember them. We want to accompany you in each one, from beginning to end. And precisely "End of the world, beginning of everything" is a phrase that suits this incredible city very well: Ushuaia . Are you thinking of meeting her? Next, we tell you what to…

 El Calafate

What to do in El Calafate?

It is the favorite destination in Argentina, it is located in the province of Santa Cruz on the shores of Lake Argentino. About a five hour flight from Buenos Aires. It is known as the "White City" for the variety of glaciers that can be found in its Los Glaciares National Park, where the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, Upsala, and Cerro Fitz Roy…

 San Pedro De Atacama

Things To Do In San Pedro De Atacama

THE DESOLATION THAT THE ATACAMA DESERT BRINGS TO VIEW COULD HARDLY BE COMPARED, IF AT ALL, WITH WHAT RAY BRADUBURY DESCRIBED IN "THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES", SINCE THIS UNUSUAL PLACE ON EARTH SEEMS FROM ALL ANGLES TO BE ANOTHER PLANET, ONE WHERE IT WOULD BE MORE LOGICAL TO SEE THE DESCENT OF A COUPLE OF SPACESHIPS THAN THE ARRIVAL OF A GROUP OF…

 Iguazu

What to do and what to visit in Iguazú

When listening "Iguazú", the first thing that comes to the mind are the waterfalls , recognized for being one of the seven natural wonders of the world located within the Iguazú National Park (declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO) in the province of Misiones. The Iguazu Falls are shared by the countries of Argentina and Brazil, both…

 Bariloche

Everything you need to know to organize your Ski trip in Bariloche

In winter, the famous city of San Carlos de Bariloche turns white and gives away incredible postcards of its landscapes. And not only that, it also offers “a mountain” of activities and sports to do in the snow, which is reason enough to make it one of the most chosen destinations. Snowboarding, skiing, sledding, Nordic skiing: Bariloche has it…

 Ushuaia

How to get from Ushuaia to El Calafate or vice versa

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in Argentina and located in the Tierra del Fuego province at the southern tip of South America alongside the Beagle Channel. Attractions such as the Tierra del Fuego National Park , Beagle Channel Cruising and the Laguna Esmeralda entice people to visit what is known as the end of the world. El Calafate is the…

 Buenos Aires

Sale of football tickets to see River Plate

Many people who come to visit the City of Buenos Aires want to go see a soccer game at the Monumental stadium of River Plate and the first concern is how to buy tickets to see the Núñez team? River is a club that has more than one hundred thousand members and the capacity of the stadium is limited to 60 thousand places , for a few years the club…

 Buenos Aires

Where to learn, play and watch Polo in Argentina

Argentina offers a wide variety of entertainment, art, and culture in general. Among the highlights are soccer, concerts, food festivals, tango shows, comedy performances, theater productions, and more. One of the strongest points in this array of activities the country offers is perhaps polo. This characteristic sport of the country attracts…

 Buenos Aires

How To Get Boca Juniors Tickets?

La Bombonera is one of the most iconic stadiums in South American football and has been the home of Club Atlético Boca Juniors since 1940, in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires . The Alberto J. Armando Stadium holds close to 57,000 spectators , a capacity that falls well short of the club's total membership base. That gap between demand and…

 El Calafate

What boat trip choose on the Perito Moreno Glacier?

When you organize your trip to see the Perito Moreno Glacier , you will notice that one of the main options is to do it through boat trips within Los Glaciares National Park, located 77 kilometers from the city of El Calafate. With the navigations you will not only be able to see the famous Perito Moreno but you will also find other gigantic ice…

 Puerto Madryn

Things To Do In Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn, located in the Atlantic Ocean of Argentina, is the door to visit Peninsula Valdes, one of the top places to visit from Puerto Madryn, where the Franco Austral Whale arrives every july to copulate, give birth and raise their calves. Therefore, the full day trip to Peninsula Valdes with the Boat for Whale Watching is one of the things…

 Ushuaia

Ushuaia’s ultimate guide for activities, eating, staying and getting there

Ushuaia is actually closer to Antarctica than it is Buenos Aires. Ushuaia is a perfect stop if you want to venture far south or even across to the icy continent from the southern tip of South America. The stunning scenery will amaze you from the moment you arrive in the region and it is a tourist destination worth a visit. There are many day trips…

 Salta

Things to do in Salta

Salta is one of the most visited destinations in the northwest of Argentina , the principal attraction is generated by local traditions, colonial architecture, its history and the hills that surround it. “La Linda” as it is often mentioned for its natural beauty the city has a colonial style well preserved that houses, folklore clubs, a High…

 Cordoba

What to do in Córdoba

Córdoba is a beautiful city loaded with colonial architecture, bars, varied restaurants and amazing landscapes. In the capital you will find the oldest university in Argentina (National University of Córdoba) , about 200,000 students choose to study here, which gives this city a young and cheerful air. All this large student population caused a…

 Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Makes History

COLONIZATION, INVASION, RESISTANCE AND LIBERATION ARE THE LANDMARKS THAT MARK THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES. FOR CURIOUS TRAVELERS, HERE GOES THE BIRTH OF THE TOWERING QUEEN DEL PLATA . FIRST TRIED. THE THE FIRST FOUNDATION OF THE CITY DATES FROM 1536 AND WAS PROMOTED BY THE SPANISH PEDRO DE MENDOZA, WHO CAME TO THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD IN…

 Bariloche

How is the weather in San Carlos de Bariloche throughout the year?

San Carlos de Bariloche , or simply Bariloche, is a city located in Argentine Patagonia , considered one of the most beautiful in the country and visited year-round by hundreds of tourists who come to marvel at its landscapes. As we know, planning a trip depends on our own tastes and comfort, and if you're planning a trip to Bariloche, deciding…

 Ushuaia

All about the weather in Ushuaia

The weather in Ushuaia varies a lot every Season and even on the same day! There is a joke among the locals that if you are not happy with the temperatures you don't have to worry... It is very provável that in a few minutes you would remove or already put on layers of coat like an onion. If you are planning to travel to the southern city of the…

 Buenos Aires

The 5 best museums in Buenos Aires

The city of Buenos Aires always characterized for having a great cultural identity that we can see reflected in its museums and cultural spaces, where there is an infinite range of exhibitions of national and international art that range from ancient works to contemporary pieces and objects of the new era. When it comes to wanting to know each of…

 Bariloche

The best guide on the Route of the 7 Lakes.

The Route of the Seven Lakes is one of the most famous and unmissable routes in Patagonia Argentina. Now, what is it about? It is a section on the famous National Route 40 that joins a San Martín de Los Andes with Villa La Angostura and its name is due to the fact that they can be visited, among others attractions, seven lakes throughout the tour…

 San Martin De Los Andes

The best trekking in San Martín de los Andes

In San Martín de los Andes the trekking is an activity that has many followers, since it is a destination that offers trails wrapped in a magical natural environment. Volcanoes, hills, forests, lagoons and lakes open through the different routes that there is to do and the vast majority are accessible from the city. In this article you will find a…

 Salta

Climate of Salta throughout the year

If you are organizing a trip to the Argentine Northwest, Salta is a must-see point that you cannot miss on your itinerary. It is very important That take into account the variations of the climate in the city to be able to go with the appropriate clothing and equipment according to the season in which you travel there. For this, below I will…

 San Martin De Los Andes

The best beaches in San Martín de los Andes

San Martín de los Andes is characterized by having the most beautiful beaches in Neuquén , it is one of the destinations favorites for those seeking tranquility, nature and crystal clear waters. The beaches are located within the Lanín National Park, bordering Lake Lacar. This lake is of glacial origin and is an ancient fjord, which is why it is…

 Buenos Aires

The selection of the best motels (Telos) in Buenos Aires

Yes, we all know motels as "Telos." And although many persons do not admit having gone and use phrases such as “they told me”, “they said that…”, “it was a friend”, nowadays the motels are no longer seen as a taboo subject or nightclubs to position themselves as what they really are: a space for relax and satisfaction your couple. Luxurious, with…