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A True Winter Wonderland Anytime of the Year!

October 31st, 2011 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Summer is approaching, it’s time to head to Patagonia! Why? To see the glaciers, of course. The Glaciers National Park is home to 13 glaciers, all of them impressive. Perito Moreno, though smaller than Upsala, is the most visited.

The trip to the majestic glacier starts in Calafete. There are plenty of hotels, hostels, B&Bs to fit any price range. An excellent choice is the Hotel Kosten Aike. A modern take on Tehuelche tradition and heritage, this hotel is the perfect introduction to a very unique Patagonia.

After settling in at the hotel, it’s time to get down to business. A day trip into The Glaciers National Park, a World Heritage site. As you approach Read more

Ski Trip to Bariloche!

July 23rd, 2009 | Argentina - Adults Only, Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Gringo Favorite, Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Travel Tips, The Best of Argentina | No Comments »

Get out of BA and get up into the mountains Thursday August 13th to Monday August 17th with a ski trip to Bariloche.

Expat-Connection.com is planning another ski trip to Bariloche through their partner travel agent Supernova Argentina. The group will be making it a long weekend trip, and traveling up on a “suite” level bus with dinner. The trip includes roundtrip transport, 3 nights in a hostel with breakfast and dinner included, a trip to Circuito Chico and transfers in and out of Cerro Catedral.

With several days there you will have time to discover Patagonia and really enjoy Bariloche. The cost for the entire package trip is $285 a person and space is limited.

If you Read more

Hikking and Trekking in Mendoza

March 15th, 2009 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Mendoza is most famous for its wine, but the region is also great for trekking. Mountains surround all of Mendoza and the scenery in the area is completely distinct from other parts of Argentina. Large, bold faced mountains sit on the horizon of dry land.

Head out from Mendoza along the one lane highway to the Chilean border and you will be headed straight for Cerro Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Argentina, and it the western hemisphere. It takes a week to ascend to the top of the mountain, allowing the body to adjust to the altitude is very important; the peak is 6,962 meters.

The climb is not incredibly technical, but it is physically demanding in terms of Read more

Sundays in San Telmo

August 15th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Best Shopping, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Continuing on our exploration of Buenos Aires brings us to San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood in the city. San Telmo stands out as having some of the best preserved colonial structures in Argentina. Throughout the years the cobblestone streets have seen their fair share of tourists, but the cafés, tango parlors and antique shops that line them have managed to keep their original charm.

San Telmo is brought to life by the artists and dancers that frequent its streets. The main public square of Plaza Dorrego is a constant stream of pleasant traffic, and is also home to a semi-permanent antique fair and tango shows on Sundays.

Visitors can also stop by the Museo Histórico Read more

Let's start at the very beginning…

July 29th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

While the beginning is always a very good place to start, so is the end, more specifically the end of the world, or fin del mundo as it is called in the city of Ushuaia, in the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego. The city sits in a harbor, surrounded by mountains, and although it is not too large, it is always alive with activity.

The town has quite a lot to offer in the way of touristy activities; there are many museums, shops, and restaurants. You can even take little cruises around Cape Horn, or trek across glaciers that are home to penguin colonies.

Just outside the city is the Tierra del Fuego National Read more

Buenos Dias Buenos Aires

July 6th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Gossip, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - News, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Places to Stay, Argentina - Relocation, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Welcome to the Argentina division of the Gringo Report! Being an avid traveler and a certified Gringo, I have dedicated this site to helping other Latino-challenged people navigate through the glorious country of Argentina. Whether you are planning on visiting, investing in, or expating in Argentina, you will find a variety of information regarding everything from where to get the best Argentine steaks to how to get past all the red tape when it comes to residing or investing.

From the gauchos out in the country, to the Tango dancers in Buenos Aires, and the countless businesses popping up in the growing metropolises, Argentina is a country on the move! So sit back, and Read more