El Calafate With just over 20,000 inhabitants, El Calafate is a small but growing town, mainly thanks to tourism. It’s largest attraction is the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is one of the most accessible glaciers in Patagonia. I elected to use a guided tour operator, that included a boat cruise to get up close and […]
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Mendoza
Located in the western region of Argentina, the town of Mendoza is primarily known for producing wine from the Malbec grape. This grape originated in France, and although it doesn’t result in a very good wine there, it strives in Argentina. Wine Tour With approximately 2,000 vineyards in and around Mendoza, it comes to no […]
Iguazu Falls
Wider than Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls is consistently rated among the top 5 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. I stayed in the cozy town a few kilometers from the falls, and met a kind doctor named Ash from Calgary on the bus ride from the airport to the hostel. We spent the next couple of […]