Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, is a pleasant, historic and most importantly quiet little getaway that takes less than an hour to get to by ferry from Buenos Aires. With its unmistakable Portuguese influences, quaint restaurants and tourist attractions that include a light house and a bull ring, it is a world away from bustling Buenos […]
San Antonio de Areco: A Gaucho Getaway Near Buenos Aires
San Antonio de Areco, only an hour-and-a-half from Buenos Aires, is an idyllic pampa town to experience the charm of Argentine gaucho life. An easy drive from the capital, the picturesque pueblo welcomes day tripping porteños and international jet setters in search of their inner cowboys. The town dates to 1730 and to this day it […]
Rosario — Pleasant, Authentic & Worth a Weekend
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, on the way to Iguazu, or don’t have the time for a big a trip to Patagonia. Rosario isn’t as gorgeous as Mendoza, nor […]