Online Reservations: Victoria Hotel

  Book the Victoria Hotel online!   One of San Telmo‘s most historic hotels and best-kept secrets is also one of the best bargains for budget travelers, with large private rooms starting at under US$10 per night. When it was built at the turn of the 20th century, the Victoria Hotel was one of the [...]

Cerros Nevados — All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

  Those traveling in Argentina for any length of time will discover tenedor libres, or ‘free fork’ restaurants (read: all-you-can-eat). They’re a great option for those with big appetites and small wallets, or groups who can’t agree on what they want to eat. Many of Argentina’s all-you-can-eat cafeterias are run by Chinese families, and they [...]

Accommodation in Cafayate

There are plenty attractive places to stay overnight in Cafayate, with a range of prices to accommodate all budgets. On the weekends and during festivals it is recommended to reserve a hotel or hostel, as Cafayate is typically filled with tourists Friday through Sunday. In a pinch there are friendly locals who rent out rooms [...]

Chifa Man-San: San Telmo’s Chinese-Peruvian Greasy Spoon

Chifa Man-San, a Peruvian-Chinese restaurant is an enduring budget favorite, serendipitously located on Perú Street in San Telmo. Here you’ll dine among Peruvian families, foreigners on a shoestring and artisans from the San Telmo Street Fair having a bite to eat after a day selling their wares. The word ‘Chifa’ comes from the Mandarin ‘chi1 [...]

Cervantes – An Authentic Argentinean Grill that Won’t Break the Bank

Tucked away a couple of blocks behind Congress this buzzing cantina has proved a well-kept secret, serving up perfectly cooked, flavor-filled meat and all the fixings at a quarter of the price of some of the tourist hotspots for over twelve years. Such is its popularity with in-the-know locals that one can arrive any evening [...]

Mendoza Hotels and Hostels

  • Top Range Lodging—Mendoza City Center Diplomatic—$$$$$ Belgrano 1041 Mendoza Tel: (54) 261 405-1900 A five-star option in Mendoza city, geared towards business travelers • Mid-range lodging Urbana Suites—$$$ 25 de Mayo 1540 Mendoza Tel: (54) 261 438-0004 The 28-room Urbana Suites has a luxurious feel, despite being a 3-star hotel. It’s located along the edge [...]

Rosario – Cheap, pleasant, and a short trip from Buenos Aires

Rosario, in the province of Sante Fe, may not be a big-name tourist destination in Argentina, but it’s worth having a look at if you’re sick of the Buenos Aires grind, and don’t feel like spending big on a trip away.  Rosario isn’t as gorgeous as Mendoza, nor will it take your breath away like [...]