In the footsteps of Outlaws: a visit to La Leona, Argentina
While driving along the isolated Patagonian steppe, DrFumblefinger came across a hideout for two very famous bandits.
While driving along the isolated Patagonian steppe, DrFumblefinger came across a hideout for two very famous bandits.
A great day trip from Buenos Aires is to El Tigre. Settled during a yellow fever epidemic, it was a destination of escape for the well heeled. It still has a nice laid-back feel and is a great place to go for a stroll.
Viedma Glacier is situated in Argentina and is the largest glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Visiting it on a lake cruise offers an excellent opportunity to see fresh water icebergs.
El Chalten is a remote town in Argentinian Patagonia, close to the Patagonian Icefield.
A close look at whales in a remote location in Argentina
The Church of Our Lady of Pilar is one of the oldest churches in Buenos Aires, and a beautiful example of its Colonial era architecture. It adjoins the famous Recoleta Cemetery.
Patagonia's Glacier National Park is home to some of the world's greatest glaciers.
LAN, originally from Chile, and TAM, from Brazil will now become a single airline under the name LATAM, and will begin merging all their operations, with a 3-year goal of complete integration.
The Great Inka Road, an engineering marvel, 24,000 miles long and passing through 6 Latin American countries, is the focus of a new two-year exhibit that opened this week at the Smithsonian's Museum of the American Indian in Washington.
Those who are frequent visitors to TravelGumbo.com know that many of our contributors love books. We make a point of visiting libraries and bookstores during our travels although sometimes these visits happen by accident.
No matter how many waterfalls you have seen in your life, Iguazu Falls leave the most experienced travelers stunned.
Several years ago, perhaps inspired by my search for new front doors for our own home, I began to take special notice of the doors I passed on my way around town or while on vacation.
Who would have guessed the most expensive real estate in Buenos Aires is found in a cemetery? Not only is it expensive, there's a line waiting to get in (seriously)!
American Airlines, which last month took possession of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has announced first routes. Starting May 7, it will take over a DFW to Chicago route, and on June 2, it will start using 787s on DFW-Beijing flights. DFW-Buenos Aires.
One of the highlights of a visit to Patagonia is a stop to see this magnificient glacier!