Travel to Argentina 💃
Boho and Berries: El Bolsón Regional Fair
El Bolsón has a reputation as Patagonia’s chilled-out hippy haven and its main attraction is the El Bolsón Regional Fair. Set in the main square, Plaza Pagano, the fair has…
Buenos Aires Airport Pickup & Transfers
Airport pickup from Buenos Aires’ Ministro Pistarini (Ezieza) to the city of Buenos Aires is the fastest, most convenient way to get to Buenos Aires. Getting an airport pickup in…
Idiosyncrasies of the Buenos Aires Subway Lines: Which Line is Right for You?
The six principal lines of the Buenos Aires subway each have a unique vibe, much like the 38 neighborhoods of the city. From the A to the H — every…
The Irish at the End of the World
“The first thing to note is that in my son’s veins flowed the blood of the Irish rebels.”—Ernesto Guevara Lynch, speaking of his son, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara. Everyone knows the…
Dealing with Money in Argentina: Cash, Credit Cards, and Change
Cash is king for visitors in current day Argentina, but thanks to new regulations that allow for a more favorable rate for credit cards this is changing, so read on….
Buenos Aires Scams & Swindles: How to Avoid Them
Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.
Food + Drink ☕
Argentina’s 10 Most Traditional Foods from Choripan to Churros
Argentina’s most traditional foods date back to the founding of the country and are eaten on its most patriotic holidays. Argentina’s flag waving national holidays fall in the autumn and…
Argentina Vegetarian Survival Guide
Argentina may seem a bit overwhelming to a vegetarian or vegan tourist, after all its a country famous for its meat, From its history of the ‘gaucho’ cowboys of the…
Buenos Aires 🏛
Authentic Argentine Gifts Found Online
If you travel to Argentina to bring a souvenir back to your loved ones this year, fear not! From cultural souvenirs to personal gifts, we’ve compiled a list of the…
Gran Bar Danzón: Buenos Aires’ James Bond-Style Bar
If James Bond had to rendezvous with a seductive female double agent in Buenos Aires he would probably invite her to El Gran Bar Danzón for a cocktail. This Recoleta…
Buenos Aires’ Hippest Hostel: Art Factory
Art Factory hostel is a cool option for a stay in Buenos Aires, not just for the graffiti throughout each location, but the relaxed, friendly vibe. Since opening their original…
Polo & the Pampas: The ‘Sport of Kings’ in Argentina
Argentina is obsessed with soccer but visitors sometimes don’t realize that the sport the country truly dominates is polo. The ‘sport of kings’ is played professionally only in 18 countries….
Destinations 🌴
La Cumbrecita: An Enchanting, Car-Free ‘German’ Village in Córdoba
La Cumbrecita is a pedestrian-only town in central Argentina with Alpine architecture surrounded by beautiful coniferous forest. The German-founded pueblo with no paved roads is situated in the the Sierras…
Tandil: A Peaceful Pampa Getaway
Tandil is a peaceful destination on the northern edge of the Tandil sierras. Only five hours from Buenos Aires, it makes for a nice weekend trip from the city. In…
Bariloche: Ultimate Guide to ‘Argentina’s Switzerland’
Bariloche, nestled along the shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by snow-capped peaks serves as the gateway to the playland of Patagonia. The Rio Negro province’s largest city offers…
Roaring Mount Tronador & The Black Glacier
Mount Tronador, only 90 kilometers from downtown Bariloche, is one of the most accessible and popular destinations in Patagonia. The ‘thundering mountain’ is the highest peak in Nahuel Huapi National…