Travel to Argentina 💃
Sports Bars Buenos Aires: Where to Watch Home Teams in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires and wondering what bar you can watch the Super Bowl, NBA Playoffs or any other big international sports match? For expats and travelers eager to support their…
Discover Punta Tombo: Patagonia’s Penguin Paradise 🐧
Punta Tombo, on Patagonia’s rugged Atlantic coast, is the best place to see penguins in Argentina. Nestled among the Patagonian steppe, 170 km south of Puerto Madryn, this is Argentina’s…
International Women’s Day in Argentina: Celebration or Protest?
Women’s Day in Argentina is celebrated in by honoring women and hitting the streets to demand attention to women’s issues and equal rights.
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrations in Buenos Aires ☘️
On Saint Paddy’s Day, everyone claims to have Celtic blood and it’s no different in Buenos Aires. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually in Argentina to commemorate the passing of…
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…
Activities in Buenos Aires 🎻
Buenos Aires Nightclubs: 6 Top Hotpots to Dance ‘Til You Drop
Looking for great nightclubs in Buenos Aires? Buenos Aires is a teeming, metropolitan city with clubs pulsating with life all year round, their doors open until the early hours of…
Biking Buenos Aires: The Best Tours to Explore the City
Biking is an excellent way to see Buenos Aires. It’s is a flat, pretty city, so peddle power is a fast and easy way to get around town
Food + Drink ☕
The Allure of the Traditional Buenos Aires Cafe
To get a feel for the soul of Buenos Aires, it’s necessary to sample a variety of Buenos Aires cafe-eateries for a taste of Porteño life. The café-bar restaurants you…
A Guide to Pizza in Buenos Aires & Where to Find the Best Pies
Buenos Aires is one of the world’s great pizza capitals, at least in the sheer number of pizzerias. You can’t walk a city block without passing a pizza joint, or…
Landmarks 🌴
Palermo Hippodrome: Horse Racing & Glamour of a Bygone Era
The hippodrome of Buenos Aires is a place for horse racing, events and dining, set on spectacular, Victorian Era grounds in the trendy Palermo neighborhood.
The Teatro Colón: Argentina’s Most Resplendent Theater
One of Buenos Aires’ finest landmarks, the grand Teatro Colón occupies an entire city block and an even larger space in the hearts and minds of Argentines. The theater is…
The Plaza de Mayo: Argentina’s Most Famous Square
The Plaza de Mayo is as fundamental to Argentine political history as La Boca and homesick immigrants are to tango. The square is a political hub, financial and administrative center…
Abasto Shopping: An Old-Time Market Turned Mall
Abasto Shopping Mall, the huge art deco style complex in the neighborhood of the same name, is Buenos Aires largest shopping mall.
Iguazu Falls 🏞
The Wanda Mines: Amethyst Treasures of Misiones
Wanda Mines, in the misted shadow of the largest waterfall of South America, Iguazú, is a peculiar side attraction worth a visit for those interested in gemstones, geology, or jewelry….
Getting to Iguazu Falls
Most people traveling to Iguazu Falls stop off in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo before heading to the falls, either by bus or air. Travelers who don’t…
Iguassu Falls, Panoramic Views, Activities & Boat Tours
Iguaçu Falls, Brazil is right across the water (and the border) from Argentina. Spelled Iguassu or Iguaçu in Portuguese, Brazil’s national park is also a World Heritage site and is…
Iguazú Falls: Where to Stay?
Visitors to Iguazu Falls are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding a good hotel or hostel. Because Iguazu Falls is shared between Argentina and Brazil, the first choice…