Torres del Paine: Backpacking the W Circuit
We almost didn’t make it to Torres del Paine. But after some last-minute reservations, we secured our campsites for the famed 4-day W Circuit.
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Perito Moreno: Face to Face with a Glacier
We strode quickly to the bus station. We were 15 minutes from the terminal, and the bus to Perito Moreno left in 15 minutes. Glancing at the time, we broke into a run.
El Chaltén: Hiking Haven Crowned by Fitz Roy
Under the iconic Mount Fitz Roy rests El Chaltén: a vibrantly painted village known worldwide as Argentina’s capital of trekking. It offers good food, great trails and natural surroundings unlike any other.
Outside El Chaltén: Hiking Half the Huemul Circuit
The Huemul Circuit requires extra gear and a permit from the ranger station. Discover the ins and outs of preparation, as well as our own journey.
11-Day Road Trip Through Coastal Uruguay
When you look at Uruguay on a map, it barely registers between giants Argentina and Brazil. But this small country packs a cultural punch — from ramshackle seaside towns to sprawling centuries-old vineyards. “Cada parte es única,” a shopkeeper in Carmelo told me. After an 11-day road trip around Uruguay, I had to agree: Each area is unique.
Buenos Aires: A City with Two Seasons
As far as I’m concerned, there are just two seasons in Buenos Aires: Absolutely Beautiful and Almost Unbearable. After more than two years in Argentina, I’ve observed how much the daily rhythm is driven or contained by weather. Do you want to see other humans? To go outside? It depends on the forecast.
Cafayate: Through the Red Walls
From red rocks to red wine, Cafayate is brimming with bold color and flavor. Just over 100 miles south of Salta, the town has a rich wine culture, nearby hiking trails and festive plazas. But it’s the journey there that really wows. The best advice I heard before going? Don’t sleep through the drive.
Jujuy: The Land of Salt and Color
Visit Jujuy and you’ll be asked if you’ve seen the hill with seven colors. Then the one with 14 colors. Then, oddly, the colorless flatlands. It’s a Lucky Charms treasure hunt, and you’ll be chasing that rainbow all around the region.
Salta: Home Sweet North of Argentina
On the heels of my 30th birthday, I took a solo trip to the north of Argentina. Salta — with its accessible airport and central location — served as my home base throughout the trip. Discover the charms of this city that blends colonial grandeur and Andean tradition.
Packing and Expenses for an 11-Day Trip to Northern Argentina
Unabashed snoop that I am, I love peeking at other people’s packing lists. For those like me, here are the contents of my own bag, as well as pocketbook, for a fall-time budget trip to Salta and Jujuy.