South America Ten Foot Square

When considering traveling to the Patagonian city of Bariloche, renting a car can make the trip much more enjoyable. There are a few reasons for this.

Despite there being a bus system that is pretty proficient, the buses do not go to many different trail heads and areas off the beaten path (and there are a […]

One of the great things about adventure travel in Patagonia is the hut circuit. Beautiful, manicured, single-track trails connect manned and unmanned refugios (Spanish for hut). The trails wander through the protected national forests, varying in length and difficulty. The hikes can be broken up into either multi-day circuits or single-day trips.
The refugios range from […]

A newer addition to the travel scene is the ability to stay in apartments and homes that are rented through owners or property management companies. Because of the Internet boom this style of lodging has become the more cost effective, stylish and comfortable way of traveling for many.
The Internet allows you to search through many […]

The five-star Hotel Llao Llao, located outside the city center of Bariloche, Argentina, is an elegant, monumental piece of architecture built within the majestic beauty of the Patagonian wilderness.
The hotel was originally built by Alejandro Bustillo in 1938. The original building was made entirely of local, hand-carved wood. It, unfortunately, burnt to the ground within […]

One of the great things about traveling in Argentina is the local craft fairs or Ferias. These markets are full of beautifully created, hand-made treasures. Here are some of the top Ferias Artesanales in Argentina:

Boca Feria, Buenos Aires: This fair is on Saturdays and Sundays. The brightly colored buildings, scanning the colors of the rainbow, […]

One of the great things about traveling in foreign countries is getting to know the real people. One of the greatest ways to meet the people is to partake of the local customs. When traveling in the great country of Argentina, sharing the joys of the tea Mate is a wonderful way to get to […]

There is a treasure found in the northern area of Patagonia, Argentina that remains hidden until visiting South America’s version of paradise. This Patagonian undiscovered gem is the hand-crafted, delectable cerveza artesanal (artisanal or micro brew).
Argentina is known more for its wines than for its cold, bubbly draft. In fact, throughout most of Argentina there […]

There is a ski area in Argentina that is going about the winter wonderland business in a different way.
Cerro Bayo, located in the Patagonian village of Villa La Angostura, has created a fusion between the regular ski experience and the boutique flair. What does that mean exactly? Well, let me explain.
Cerro Bayo erupts from the […]

Though the capital city, Buenos Aires, is the quintessential Argentine experience, there are many other beautiful and dramatic places in Argentina to explore. It is a very large country with a variety of geography and all types of adventures (city, beach, jungle, dessert, mountains, grasslands, and glaciers).
If you only have time for a short excursion […]

Buenos Aires, Argentina is a sophisticated and complex city that is not easily described. It is lively and fast-paced like surrounding Latin America, and celebrates color, movement, tango, food and hospitality. Yet, it appears very European with grand architecture and its love of arts and culture, and in fact the majority of Portenos (residents of […]