The Iguazú National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the world, declared one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World” in 2012. It was also declared a Natural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1984, and it is considered to be “the largest water curtain in the world” in the world “. What more can be said? Much…
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Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina
The Glaciers National Park (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) is located in the region known as Andes Australes in southern Argentina, in the southwest of the province of Santa Cruz, near Chile. Due to its incredible beauty, UNESCO declared it “World Heritage” in 1981. It is the largest of the national system of protected areas, with 726,927 hectares. Parque Nacional Los…
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Nahuel Huapí National Park, Patagonia, Argentina
Nahuel Huapí National Park and Natural Reserve expands over the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro, in the Argentine Patagonia. It was the first national park created on April 8, 1922, which started with the donation of land by the great Perito Francisco Moreno, in order to preserve and protect this beautiful natural area. The Nahuel Huapí National Park can…
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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…
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Los Arrayanes National Park – Neuquén, Argentina
Los Arrayanes National Park was created in 1971 and includes the Quetrihué Peninsula that it goes into Lake Nahuel Huapi, in the south of the Province of Neuquén. It has an area of 1,796 hectares belonging to the ecoregion of Patagonian Forests and aims to protect these particular trees. How to get to Los Arrayanes NP? The Quetri Hue peninsula…
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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…
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Salta, la linda. Why you should visit Salta, Argentina
Why go to Salta, Argentina? What can I do in Salta? What places can I visit in Salta? If you are considering visiting Salta, Argentina or going to the NOA, I invite you to read this article to learn about the best places in Salta that you can visit for a few days, or a few weeks. The province of Salta is located…
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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…
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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…
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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…