Travel Articles: Argentina

Crossing the Drake Passage is the famed or infamous crossing that many find as a rite of passage on a voyage like this. The notorious waterway is prone to some of the most severe and predictably unpredictable weather conditions in the world. The passage is a narrow stretch of water between the Southern Tip of South America and the Northern tip of …

Antarctica is a once in a lifetime, unique and amazing travel opportunity. Yet, most people forget that any destination can hold that effect. I feel like Argentina is often overlooked in this regard, especially for those interested in the last continent. There are any number of excuses to not include Argentina in your itinerary; time, money, …

Once upon a time, Ushuaia was a missionary base, a penal colony, and a naval base. Until recently, it was not on the radar of many tourists. Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica, but the city and surrounding region itself deserve some attention as well. While it may not offer the epic views of Torres del Paine or Fitz Roy, it is still a part of …

After a long Montana winter and a journey to Antarctica, a warm sunny day in Buenos Aires was a serious treat. It felt strange to pack a pair of shorts among all my Antarctic gear, but I was glad I did! We spent the day touring the city with a guide and driver from our Argentinian affiliate, Kallpa. Our guide was wonderful and gave a lot of …

As we made our way up the Beagle Channel and neared the port of Ushuaia, it became clear that the weather would give us a hard time here as well. It was announced that it was too windy to attempt to pull into port, so we would be waiting it out until the wind died down. We spent the day losing our minds a bit, playing Monopoly, drinking lots of …

Since we weren’t boarding the ship until early afternoon, we had to decide on something to do for our last half-day in Ushuaia. One of our wonderful Adventure Life colleagues, Franny, had traveled to Argentina the year before and recommended a hike up to Martial Glacier, a hanging glacier just a short cab ride from downtown Ushuaia. …

Craving a pick-me-up, Karen and I walked to a local coffee shop to kickstart our first full day in Ushuaia after two long days of travel. We discovered that an Argentinian hazelnut latte is a delicious concoction with globs of nutella at the bottom. YUM. Fully caffeinated, we were picked up from our hotel by the guide, and we stopped a couple more …

I’m the type to get seasick. I found this out on my honeymoon while kayaking 17 miles of the beautiful Napali Coast, most of which was spent leaning off to one side, ‘feeding the fish.' One would think I would have learned my lesson and signing up for a voyage that crossed the most intense waterway in the world, not once, but …

A surprise excursion for us was our day on the Beagle Channel and the visit to Harberton Estancia. I didn’t really know what to expect, Franny didn’t really know what to expect, and so we came prepared for anything! We met at the Ushuaia port in the morning and got on our small ship of about 40 people. We left the dock and made our way …

We tried to make the most of our limited time in Ushuaia. As soon as we arrived we have whisked away for a surprise adventure Franny had planned for us, an afternoon of horseback riding. I was truly delighted that we had the opportunity to ride horses, one of my favorite activities, at the end of the world. When our guide heard we were from …

Franny and I participated in two separate evening excursions while in Buenos Aires. While in Argentina we knew we had to attend a tango show. It's practically a rite of passage. A small passenger bus picked us up in the evening, stopping at a few other hotels along the way to pick up guests, and took us to La Ventana Tango House. a fully …

We arrived in Buenos Aires mid-morning and immediately hit the ground running. We were met by our energetic and fantastic guide, Jose. We very quickly felt like we had known him for years. Although we were sleep deprived after a red-eye from Houston, not to mention still reeling from the stress-inducing delayed inbound flight that nearly caused us …

One of the best ways to experience a city is to seek out its street art. It reflects the extraordinary history of the city’s vibrant urban art culture, its fiery political origins, and the contemporary heartbeat of the city. Seeking out street are takes you off the beaten path to visit hidden street art hotspots and open air galleries.

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I’m not one for the standard city tour, preferring to wander the city with a handful of funky off-the-beaten spots and my iPhone as my map, but a visit to the Recoleta Cemetery is a must when in Buenos Aires. Located in the heart of the Recoleta neighborhood, the cemetery is 14 acres of 6400 above ground vaults. Its a peaceful place to …

Robert likes his steak. Visiting Argentina was like bringing a kid to a candy store, or rather a man to the meat capital of the planet. After exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, we found our way to the best restaurant in Ushuaia, Lomitos Martinica. We ordered bife de chorizo and steaks hot off of the grill, drank Malbec wine, and laughed …

Patagonia makes you work for it. From boarding our first plane in Missoula, Montana, my Dad, Robert, and I dedicated forty-two hours to get to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost town in the world. Arriving at 8 AM, we started with an introduction to the city with our Adventure Life Guide, Augustine. Ushuaia is a tax-free area in Argentina, …

My family enjoys drinking. This is sort of an Irish fact, but we Briertys (my maiden name) take it very seriously.

My dad and I used to bring home strange liquers from our travels to drink together, and lately, every family gathering involves sampling craft beers from some strange new place. A Brierty family gathering is not complete without a …

I left Missoula at 7 PM on Wednesday and arrived in Buenos Aires at 5 AM on Friday. The two days of travel were exhausting, and I slept about an hour total on all of my flights, so our first priority was to catch a little shut eye.

We were lucky enough to be able to check in to our room early and immediately crashed. We woke up around 11, and …

We were greeted this morning by our bright and energetic guide, Jose. His enthusiasm and humor were literally infectious, and we soon found ourselves more excited for our Buenos Aires city tour than we ever expected! We visited the most famous barrios, or neighborhoods - Retiro, Palermo, Recoleta, La Boca, and San Telmo. We then went for a walk …

Mendoza is the only province in Argentina that still observes a siesta. Actually -- scratch that -- that celebrates a siesta. Mendocinos take their Spanish heritage very seriously, and they have maintained a four hour break in the school or work day from 12:30 - 4:30 PM every day. In our professional Western working lives, a break this extensive …

Heading west on Ruta 7, we drove out of the pampas and vineyards of Mendoza and into the mountains. We passed the last vineyard and then entered a stunning red, orange and yellow limestone canyon. The Rio Mendoza, nearly completely dry at this time of year, snakes it's way through the narrow valley. We first stopped to see the "Arenas Amarillos", …

Our first day on our Mendoza tour has been nothing short of perfect - we cooked a meal in a busy Argentine kitchen, toured the largest family winery in the country, mailed 3 cases of wine back to the US and ate more meat than I feel comfortable admitting.

There is a surprising abundance of trees, flowering bushes, tall grasses and expansive lush …

Today's the day! South America adventure take 2. There are five flights between Missoula and our first destination - Mendoza, Argentina. This is the second time my Mom and I have attempted this Argentina & Uruguay trip. Last year, we made it as far as Los Angeles, where I burst an eardrum on the final domestic flight. But never fear! We're …