Traveling into Argentina’s Northern Landscape: From Mendoza to Jujuy

Posted on January 24, 2012 - Category Argentina, Destination Highlight | 1 Comment

As a destination for travel to Argentina, the northwestern region is frequently outshined by the elegance and sophistication of Buenos Aires or the glacial beauty seen on a Patagonia vacation. However, when it comes to gorgeous geological features, northwest Argentina defends itself well, and the region also boasts a deep and fascinating cultural history – [...]

Argentina Travel Guide: Buenos Aires Tango Festival

Posted on June 15, 2011 - Category Argentina | 1 Comment

Dramatic music, sensual moves, and colorful costumes. This is tango. Born in Buenos Aires, this expressive dance is pervasive to the rich Argentinean culture. Anyone traveling to Argentina can attest of this, and has surely witnessed it for themselves. Suddenly, music invades the air, the crowd gathers, and an impromptu tango show takes in the [...]

South America Immigration & Visa Information for Foreigners

Posted on April 26, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Border and immigration. These sound like scary words, but they are a necessary part of traveling to foreign countries, and with the proper information, these words are nothing to fear. With this guide to immigration restrictions and visa measures enforced in various South American countries, never again will you find yourself stuck at immigrations. You [...]

Argentina Travel Guide: Best Beach Destinations

Posted on April 15, 2011 - Category Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Argentina is an extraordinarily eclectic country, where myriad attractions await the traveler. Whether you are looking for city scenes, in the beautiful and cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires; countryside in the lush landscapes of the Mendoza region; pristine nature in the glacial landscapes of Patagonia; or relaxing times on some beautiful white sand beaches, Argentina has [...]

Explore Argentina’s Patagonia with our LAFL Photo Contest Winner

Posted on March 18, 2011 - Category Argentina | Leave a Comment

Our other 2011 Latin America For Less Photo Contest winner, esteemed travel advisor Kristina Rudge, tells us about her experience traveling around South America all the while taking spectacular pictures. It appears Kristina has a true natural eye for taking amazing photographs, as she says she has never taken any photography classes, and was only [...]

Argentina Travel Guide: The Wonderful World of Wine

Posted on March 10, 2011 - Category Argentina, Culture & Traditions | 1 Comment

Taste some of the world’s finest wines on a fully customizable Argentina vacation to the vineyards of Mendoza with travel experts Argentina For Less.

Top 10 Scenic Hotels in Latin America

Posted on February 28, 2011 - Category Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru | Leave a Comment

1. Argentina, El Calafate: Eolo Located a mere 450 miles (725 km) from the southern tip of the world, Eolo Lodge is a drop of refinement clinging to the wild, rugged steppe of Argentina’s Patagonia. The 17 room estancia-style lodge is fitted with a whitewashed exterior that matches the distant ice capped peaks, but blazes [...]

Top 10 South American Destinations to Visit Before the World Ends

Posted on February 16, 2011 - Category Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru | Leave a Comment

According to the Mayan Calendar, among others, the world is set to end on December 21, 2012. Massive earthquakes, flooding, and tsunamis aren’t encouraging signs either. Instead of stocking up your bomb shelter, why not buy a plane ticket, get out and see the world before it all ends. After all, if the world is [...]