No matter how much time you’ve scheduled in your trip for Buenos Aires, it will never be enough to see everything there is to see. You already knew that. So of course you want to make the best use of your time and know what you can skip and what to do instead that might…
Have you heard of this bookstore named “the most beautiful bookstore in the world” by National Geographic? This gem in the Recoleta neighborhood was a theater and then a cinema in its previous lives. The theater opened in 1919, and was an epicenter of Porteño culture, hosting ballet, opera and the first “talkie” movies shown…
Tipping In Argentina tipping, or “propina”, is customarily around 10% of the bill at restaurants. At bars it is common to leave some small change as a gesture of appreciation. Tipping hotel staff, taxi drivers, and tour guides is optional, but it’s always appreciated rather than expected. Voltage & Adapters The voltage in Argentina is…
Estancia El Ombu is a 740 acre working ranch about 1.5 hrs outside of Buenos Aires. We stayed a couple nights, but you can also visit and experience “el campo” for the day. I can’t think of a more relaxing way to spend time. After a whirlwind (self-planned) tour of the far ends of Argentina…
I lived in BsAs for 9 years, plus occasionally return, so these are my experiences not to miss. 🍨Notice that Dulce De Leche is prevalent in Argentina? Just make sure you have some in ANY form. For example ice cream, alfajores, pastries, a tub of it with a croissant (media luna). 🍷Two nice rooftop bars to…
Iguazu Falls in Misiones, Argentina You’ve heard about this largest waterfall system in the world, but do you know how to get there? This UNESCO World Heritage Site is on the border between Argentina and Brazil in a remote sub-tropical area. You could get there via Argentina or Brazil, but my preference is going via…
Have only 12 days to visit Argentina, and want to get the most out of it? Here is an itinerary to see 4 different areas of Argentina. Since this trip includes Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, this itinerary is ideal for summer travel. That’s the southern hemisphere’s summer (Oct-Mar). You’ll have to pack for a…