Argentina

Salinas Grandes: A Photographer’s Dream The Salinas Grandes are the spectacular Argentina Salt Flats. They may be overshadowed by Bolivia’s Salt Flats, but the Salinas Grandes are not to be missed. The Salt Flats are vast and surrounded by gorgeous mountains. Make sure to also visit Purmamarca, if you aren’t already planning to do so! …

Background on Argentina’s Rainbow Mountain Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the most beautiful places in Argentina and all of South America. These mountains rival the rainbow mountains in Peru and stand at 4,761 meters or 15,620 feet above sea level, although the lookout is at a lower altitude.  The Mountain …

Travel Guide for Quebrada de Las Tres Señoritas The Quebrada de Las Tres Señoritas and Cañón de Las 13 Vueltas are absolutely stunning. The English translation of these are the “Mountain Range of The Three Young Ladies” and “Canyon of the 13 Turns”. This hike is overshadowed by the spectacular Salinas Grandes and Rainbow Mountain …

Argentina’s Wine Capital Welcome to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina. If your main goal in visiting Mendoza is to drink a ton of Malbec, then you’ve certainly come to the right place. However, definitely keep in mind that there are a lot of other things to do in Mendoza and its vicinity that will …

Iruya, Argentina: Salta’s Hidden Gem Chances are, if you made it to this post and are planning on visiting Iruya, Argentina, you probably like the off-the-beaten path destinations. If so, Iruya is perfect for you! In this gorgeous mountain town, llama is on every menu, locals are friendly, and the views are spectacular! Iruya is …

Salta, Argentina: A History-Lover’s Paradise While there aren’t tons of things to do in Salta, it is a great place to base yourself and explore the amazing surroundings. That being said, Salta does have a collection of some of the most beautiful churches we’ve ever seen and this region has the best food in Argentina! …

Bariloche: Northern Patagonia’s All-Season Wonderland Bariloche is one of those places where you start planning your return before you’ve even left. Hopefully after reading all these wonderful things to do in Barioche you’ll share the same enthusiasm as us! San Carlos de Bariloche is located in northern Patagonia, close to the border with Chile but …

Cafayate the Beautiful: Add to Your Itinerary NOW! When it comes down to what to do in Cafayate, three categories of activities come to mind. And these three categories are absolutely wonderful in their own ways. The three best things to experience in Cafayate, hands down, are wine, nature, and food, in no particular order.  …

7 Lakes, Endless Vistas: Exploring Bariloche’s Scenic Route Ever dreamt of a road trip with scenery that looks straight out of a postcard? Well, pack your bags for Bariloche, Argentina! This beautiful town in northern Patagonia is surrounded by stunning lakes and mountains, and the 7 Lakes Drive is the perfect way to experience it …

Touring the Maipú Wineries by Bike Maipú is a small town southeast of Mendoza city, famous for its amazing wineries. What better way to earn a drink than cycling your way through the vineyards in the Mendoza sun? The light workout certainly made me feel better about drinking wine at 10:30 am on a Tuesday! …