El Chucaro — A Family-Run Patagonian BBQ
If you’re looking for a ‘creole barbecue’ in Bariloche check out a local favorite, El Chucaro. The parilla has a cowboy feel with bright lighting that says, ‘hello family and friends’ more than ‘welcome lovebirds.’ El Chucaro is a family-run barbecue spot popular on weekends to eat some of the world’s best beef at a [...]
Simoca — Northern Argentine Food in Bariloche
Fans of Buenos Aires’ Cumaná will want to visit Simoca while in Bariloche. This restaurant serves up northern Argentine specialties and is a great option for those who want to discover the distinctive cuisine of provincial Argentina. Simoca has a cozy, family feel with tables spilling over during peak hours. Argentine folk art, creeping vines [...]
La Cascada — A Royal Retreat in Baroliche
The luxury La Cascada Hotel gets its name from a beautiful natural waterfall on the sprawling property, six kilometers outside Bariloche. The circa 1950 hotel was previously the stately residence of a well-to-do family. All 24 rooms are decorated in a unique style, so guests can chose a suite ranging from traditional country decor to [...]
Gay Nightlife in Mendoza
Gay nightlife in Mendoza isn’t anything near as wild as in Buenos Aires, but thanks to the city’s small size you can meet people and zero in on your preferred scene quite easily. Here are some good places to start, for food and dancing: Espacio 348 — A gay-friendly bar with a cool oriental décor, [...]
Mar de Ajó Travel Information
Getting there -By bus from Buenos Aires: Mar de Ajó is a five hour bus ride from Buenos Aires and several major bus companies have multiple trips per day. As of January 2011, expect to pay $AR 240-270 (semi-recliner/full recliner) for a round trip ticket from the capital. -Chevallier Retiro Station Tel: 4000-5255 -Condor Estrella [...]
Mar de Ajó — A Kitschy Atlantic Beach Retreat
Anyone arriving in Buenos Aires for the first time during the month of January will find themselves in an empty metropolis and questioning, ‘Where are all the people?’ The answer is that everyone clears out of the sweltering city in the summer and heads to the beach. The seaside city of Mar del Plata is [...]
La Plata: Places of Interest
Museo de La Plata (inside the Paseo del Bosque) Tel: 425-7744 • Hours: Tue—Sun; 10:00 to 18:00 • Cost: AR$ 6 La Plata Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Plaza Moreno Calle 14, between Avenidas 51 and 53 Tel: 423-3931 • Hours: 9:00 to 19:00, Mon— Sun & national holidays • Admission to visit the bell tower/lookout [...]
La Plata — Buenos Aires’ Little Sister
La Plata is not the first place on a traveler’s Argentina itinerary but it’s worth the one-hour trip south of Buenos Aires to experience stunning architecture, lovely green spaces and a vibrant university scene. Often thought of as a baby sister to Buenos Aires, La Plata is the capital of Buenos Aires province and a [...]
La Vuelta a Los Valles: A Scenic Drive through Salta
Lunar landscapes, big skies, proud cacti, enchanting wine vineyards, kaleidoscopic color palettes: La Vuelta a los Valles Calchaquíes is a drive through Salta that highlights the beauty of this northern Argentine province. The province’s capital city of Salta offers a comfortable point of embarkation to the quaint provincial pueblos, Cafayate and Cachi. Visit both [...]
Alemanía, Salta’s Railroad Ghost Town
The Argentine ghost town of Alemanía, a stop on the La Vuelta a Los Valles drive through Salta, is a not-to-be-missed spot for adventurers. Alemanía is the starting point for the Quebrada de las Conchas (The Shells Gorge), the 60-kilometer stretch of multicolored rock formation between here and Cafayate. A depot of Argentina’s once-expansive railway [...]
