The Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum of Abasto is a not-to-missed Buenos Aires attraction for the under-12 crowd. Here parents might observe the first spark of their child’s future career through experiential exhibits that allow them to play at being grown-ups. Interactive displays allow kids to act as a broadcast journalist, dentist, TV cameraperson, construction worker and supermarket [...]

Cachi Dining and Travel Info

Most travelers roll through Cachi on a scenic drive such as La Vuelta a Los Valles. The 5,000-person town at the foot of Mount Cachi it is a pleasant place to kick around for a few hours. Here you can see the hilltop cemetery, dine around the central plaza and do some shopping for local [...]

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 [...]

Transportation and Lodging in Iguazú

Getting to and around Puerto Iguazú Puerto Iguazú is located in the northern part of Misiones, a province in the northeast of Argentina. It is about a 17-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires and costs around $AR440-$AR750 ($US116-$194) for roundtrip ticket. Make sure you request a ‘cama’ or ‘semi-cama’ (seats that recline) — it’s worth [...]