There's tango and gauchos, of course. But there's also mucho más, che! Such as the big-sky country of Patagonia, Mendoza wine country, skiing at Bariloche. And of course buzzing Buenos Aires, one of the world's great metropoli.
Group photo: Estudio de la danza; cover photo: Douglas Fernandes
aaeptein Close your eyes and imagine yourself amidst the sun-drenched foothills of the Andes. The air shimmers with crisp mountain freshness, and a glass of vibrant liquid dances between your fingertips. This is the magic of Torrontés wine, Argentina's hidden gem waiting to waltz across your palate and into your heart. Forget the usual suspects; Torrontés wine offers an exhilarating adventure, a tango of unexpected aromas and refreshing flavors that will leave you wanting more. But before we…
Read more…Philip Capper Among the many allures of Argentina´s capital is a vigorous shopping scene, with thousands of options from huge malls like Galerías Pacífico to funky local street markets and international brands to quirky indie offerings. Top shopping areas include the Palermo Soho neighborhood and Avenida Santa Fe, running through Palermo and Recoleta. Visitors especially interested in leather products, jewelry, and of course Malbec and the other superb wines for which the country is famous.…
Read more…Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears. …
Read more…I've always wanted to visit Argentina's "end of the world," and seeing this well produced video from Expedia has reignited that fiercely!
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In addition, the Academy Awards got me thinking of my favorite Argentina-themed movies, and I've listed them on my blog below. Anyone have additional recommendations for movies to get me in the mood for Argentina?
http://www.latinflyerblog.com/2010/03/beyond-2010-oscars-5-great-mo...
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