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The 30 Best Free Things To Do In Buenos Aires
There are so many interesting free things to do in Buenos Aires! Surprisingly enough, even some of the most famous landmarks in Buenos Aires are free of charge! To help you get the most out of Buenos Aires on a budget, I have put together a list of 30 free things for you to do when visiting Buenos Aires! If you are traveling to Buenos Aires and Argentina for the first time, I recommend that you also take a look at my best travel tips for first-timers in Buenos Aires! And with the cash you saved on free activities and exchanging the right places, you can instead buy a good…
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Bariloche, Argentina: 10 Popular Things to Do and See
San Carlos de Bariloche – or simply Bariloche – is a mountain town located in the northern part of Argentina’s Patagonia region. Bariloche is famous for its German influence, its chocolate, and its beautiful mountain landscapes. The area surrounding Bariloche is known as Argentina’s Lake District because of the many beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains. Bariloche itself is located by the southern shore of the massive Nahuel Huapi Lake. In the wintertime, Bariloche is a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports. While in the spring and summer, the mountains are ideal for hikes, trekking, and camping. In this post, I wanted to share some of the activities and…
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San Rafael: The Most Popular Things to Do and See in Argentina’s Hidden Gem
The city of San Rafael is located in Argentina’s Andean region, just south of its busier and more well-known big brother, Mendoza. San Rafael offers almost all the same activities as Mendoza with beautiful landscapes and plenty of vineyards – but in more quiet surroundings. This makes San Rafael a perfect stop-over if you are on a road trip from the Northern parts of Argentina to the South. A short car ride outside the city of San Rafael, you can also find some very impressive nature for both trekking and other outdoor activities. So, if you are into beautiful nature and tons of wineries to visit but also like a…
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Argentina Travel Guide: The Best of Northwest Argentina
A trip through the Northwest Argentina province of Jujuy will take you through landscapes of multicolored mountains, giant cactus, salt lakes, and low-built colored houses. Jump on for a trip through the Northwestern part of Argentina, and get inspiration for your own itinerary! During a week in January, I joined my mum and her husband on their road trip around the Northwest of Argentina to explore some of these often-forgotten corners of Argentina. Here I share some of our experiences after traveling to Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía, and Humahuaca. Hopefully, it can help you plan your own trip around the region, or inspire you to visit. Traveling through the Northwestern…
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How to Visit Argentina’s Fourteen-Colors Mountains (Cerro de Catorce Colores)
Hidden by the end of a bumpy mountain road in the province of Jujuy, you will find Argentina’s Fourteen Colors Mountains. The mountains are also known as Cerro de Catorce Colores, and it is one of Argentina’s many spectacular landscapes. The real name of this part of the UNESCO-declared Quebrada de Humahuaca is Serranias del Hornacal. However, most people know the mountains as Cerro de Catorce Colores for their multiple color tones. Cerro de Catorce Colores is the less-known compared to the Hill of Seven Colors in Purmamarca. Nevertheless, Fourteen Colors Mountains is certainly more spectacular than its Seven Colors little bother. The fame of the Cerro de Siete Colores, I…
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How to Spend One Day in Jardin, Colombia
One of the most magical experiences, I had while traveling in Colombia was my visit to Jardin, a pueblito located between mountain tops in the Antioquia province. A little charming village with colorful houses surrounded by mountains covered in coffee plants, which still has an untouched and unique feel to it far away from mass tourism, and a what’s not to like? The bus drive through the mountains was in itself an experience but Jardin was breathtaking! If you are heading to Colombia, I will highly recommend you plan a visit to Jardin – even if you just have 24 hours to visit this mountain village, you should still do…