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November 11 2013Polo in Argentina: The Argentine Polo Open Experience
Polo has been around for thousands of years and continues to increase in popularity, with Argentina being the leading nation of the sport. Polo in Argentina has become one of the country’s main tourist attractions for visitors from across the...
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November 5 2013
Gauchos in Argentina: Cowboys of the Pampas
The gaucho, or Argentine cowboy, is one of the most renowned cultural icons in Argentina, for it represents the Argentinian ideals of freedom and independence and is a symbol of national tradition. Although gauchos in Argentina occupy various different parts...
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October 8 2013
The Wine in Salta: Tasting Wines of Altitude
Most people think of wine in Argentina and conjure up images of rich, tasty Malbecs from the Mendoza region, which are often accompanied by a juicy steak (mmm). However, whereas these are of course delicious, it should be taken into...
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September 30 2013
Alemanía: The Ghost Town in Salta
Alemanía, the eerie ghost town in Salta where fewer than ten families reside, is located in the Calchaquí Valley, halfway between Salta City and the wine-making region of Cafayate. Though it may be well off the beaten track, this beautiful...
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September 9 2013
3 Tours That Visit San Antonio de los Cobres
You finally arrive in the beautiful region of Salta and you're ready to discover the many wonderful landscapes that it offers, including a tour to the exotic and unmissable San Antonio de los Cobres. There are a number of ways...
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September 2 2013
Things You Should Know about Salta
The Salta province of Argentina’s Northwest corner is one of the most spectacular regions in the country. The diversity in the magnificent landscape is striking; here you can find giant striated red rock formations, sweeping river valleys, wild jungle, and...
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August 26 2013
Argentina4u Review: Mount Tronador & Black Glacier in Bariloche
The route to Cerro Tronador and the black glacier in Bariloche is long and passes through many points of Nahuel Huapi National park. As a significant part of it is done along dirt tracks, you don’t arrive at the park...
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August 20 2013
Bariloche: A gay-friendly destination in Argentina
It is estimated that a total of 30 percent of foreign gay tourists visit Argentina every year and Bariloche, nicknamed the “Queen of Patagonia”, is rapidly being recognised as a top gay-friendly destination in Argentina, for this scenic Patagonian city...
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August 12 2013
4 Things to do in El Bolson
Just 123km south of Bariloche lies El Bolson, a mellow town where a vast number of hippies migrated to from Buenos Aires back in the 1970s. Nowadays, travellers tend to flock there to seek relief from Bariloche’s commercialism and immerse...
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August 5 2013
Argentina4u Review: Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest Tour
The Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest excursion is one of the most important and traditional tours in Bariloche, for it enables you to visit one of the world's rarest forests. For those looking to discover the natural beauty of this region...
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July 30 2013
Patagonian Wine: Painting Patagonia Red and White
Argentines are big lovers of their local asado, as we have seen in our previous BsAs4U post. But an Argentine asado can’t reach its perfection without a good wine, and as we know, this beautiful country’s inhabitants are experts in the...
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July 29 2013
4 Alternative Excursions From Puerto Madryn
Aside from going to see whales, penguins and seals, there are several alternative excursions from Puerto Madryn which perhaps aren't as well-known. Below are a few ideas for interesting things to see and do outside of the city. 1. Dique...
