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    Mexico City: culture, art, history, architecture and much more

    Mexico City (Ciudad de México): a visit to this incredible place By Norma Machelor, Blogger guest On October 21, 2017 I traveled to Mexico City for the first time. I am Argentine, but I´ve been living in southern Arizona for more than twenty years. Mexican influence is present in many aspects of the life of this state bordering Mexico. Food, art…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    Bariloche, fall in love with this Patagonian town

    Bariloche is one of our favorite towns in Argentina, and also of many tourists that visit it every year. The reason is simple: it is a gorgeous place. San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly called just Bariloche is in the province of Río Negro, Argentina. It is one the most popular tourist destinations, no matter the Season. It offers many attractions all…

  • Argentina,  Latin America,  National Parks

    Lanín National Park – Neuquén, Argentina

    Lanín National Park is located south of the province of Neuquén. It was created in 1937 and protects a significant portion of the so-called Andean-Patagonian forest, with areas of Patagonian steppe and high Andes. It covers 4,120 km2 (1,590 sq mi) of surface and has a great variety of fauna and flora. You can access the National Park from the cities of…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    Biking in Arrayanes Trail, Neuquén, Argentina

    Have you thought about biking in a Patagonia National Park? How about biking in Los Arrayanes? On our last trip to Patagonia, we wanted to take a bicycle tour along a path in the forest. We decided for Los Arrayanes National Park, in Neuquén, Argentina. This is our adventure on a bike through Los Arrayanes NP We decided to arrive by catamaran…

  • Argentina,  Gourmet,  Latin America

    Mate, that weird Argentine drink

    ¿Me pasás un mate? (Could you pass me a mate?) Many tourists are surprised about the Argentine mate and see with surprise how a little bowl with a a metal straw is passed around from one person to another. But what is mate? It is true that the way we drink mate surprises the foreigner, and for some the fact of sharing may result…

  • Argentina,  Gourmet,  Latin America

    Why are Argentines so crazy about their ASADO?

    Argentine Asado I bet that after reading this article, you will be wishing to be in Argentina having a traditional ASADO. Our asado has the same cultural and social rol in our society as el mate. Asado exists to be enjoyed with family and friends. El asado argentino comes originally from life in the open lands of the Pampas, the gauchos…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    Jujuy, let it enchant you with its magical colors

    Jujuy, Argentina The province of Jujuy is located in the extreme northwest of the Argentine Republic (NOA). It limits to the north with Bolivia, to the south and the east with Salta and to the west with Chile. Jujuy is a small province with 53,219 km2 and a population of less than 700,000 inhabitants, mostly concentrated in urban centers. In 1834 Jujuy proclaims its…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    What you must do in Calafate

    El Calafate, or commonly called “Calafate”, a city located on the southern shore of Lake Argentino, mainly on the shores of Redonda Bay, in the region of Patagonia, in the Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. The growth of this city has been exponential since the first time I went in 2004 to date. El Calafate is located 80 km from the…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    Ice Hiking on Glaciers, Patagonia

    Ice hiking on Glaciers in Patagonia Argentina is quiete an adventure. One of the main points of interest in Argentina is the Glaciers in the southern part of Patagonia. To visit the amazing Parque Nacional de los Glaciares you can fly to El Calafate. El Calafate is a small town in the province of Santa Cruz, and a must stop…

  • Latin America

    16 must do things in Ecuador

    Ecuador has a wide availability of activities to enjoy. This variety goes from the mountain to the beach, including the Galapagos Islands. In each place, there are lots of experiences to enjoy, and people and customs vary radically from one place to another. 1. Bike ride from Baños de Aguas Santas (Baños) to Puyo Baños is located in the province of…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    3 must do if you visit La Rioja and San Juan

    Both La Rioja and San Juan are located in the Cordillera de los Andes area in Argentina. They are not as popular destinations as others in Argentina, but they have incredible landscapes that can leave anyone speechless. There, people are very friendly and as a consequence of not being a highly exploited touristic destination, you can still enjoy the customs and local dishes without being a big…

  • Latin America

    Top 5 unforgettable experiences on a trip through Peru and Bolivia. Log of my trip through Peru and Bolivia.

    Peru is well known for its excellent and wide cuisine, its history and beautiful landscapes. It is an amazing place with an indescribable charm. For 10 years I had wanted to do the Inca Trail, and for different reasons I could not do it until 2009, when I went with some friends of mine. Although I had visited Peru several times on work trips, I had…

  • Argentina,  Latin America

    The Southernmost City in the World, Ushuaia

    Ushuaia is the Southernmost City in the World, which is located in the South of Argentina, in Tierra del Fuego. Although I have gone to Ushuaia several times at different times of the year, I get marveled at its beauty every time. The National Park in the area is amazing! The last time I went, I walked from the lodge in downtown…

  • Argentina,  Gourmet,  Latin America

    How to Prepare Chimichurri Sauce – Recipe

    Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinean sauce perfect to accompany roasted meats, sausages and any BBQ meats. The origin of Chimichurri sauce is not clear. There are two theories that stand out. One is related to the English ranchers in Argentina, who would ask the servers: “give me the curry” to dress their meats. To the cooks or to those who…

  • Latin America

    We have been to Paradise – Panama

    Bocas del Toro, Panamá The archipelago of Bocas del Toro is about 45 minutes by plane from Panama City to the Atlantic coast. Bocas del Toro, Panama has many islands that are unique and gorgeous. Bocas Town For us, it was paradise on Earth. A place to die of pleasure and an overdose of beautiful landscapes, nature and beaches. Bocas…

  • Latin America

    Pura Vida in Costa Rica

    I had wanted to visit Costa Rica for years, and taking advantage of a trip to Central America I put a week in Costa Rica to our itinerary. Angie (my teen daughter) and we flew from Bocas del Toro, Panama to San José, Costa Rica on a small plane. At first the flight was exciting and quiet, as we approached…