Restinga is, by far, the best Argentine gin. It’s a relatively new company, founded in 2015 after one of its owners visited some of the best gin distilleries in the UK. From that moment, they have been growing steadily and firmly, producing a high-quality gin and improving their distillery. They have also proved to be […]
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How to prepare and drink tasty and long-lasting Mate
What is Mate? Mate is the most traditional Argentinean green infusion. A small cup called Mate (gourd) is filled about three-quarters full with Yerba mate, the dried leaves and stems/twigs of a plant. Hot but not boiling water is poured into the mate. The drink, which is rather bitter, is sipped through a metal straw with a filter at the end called a Bombilla. You […]
Best non-Argentinean restaurants in Buenos Aires
Argentina, and especially Buenos Aires, is not only about steak, asado, empanadas, and pizza covered in cheese. The capital city is multicultural, with migrants and ex-pats mostly from Southamerica, but also from the US and Europe. For those who want to escape from red meat and have a break of the traditional Argentinean food, Buenos […]
Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy
El Chalten is a popular -but still offbeat- destination in Patagonia. In particular, it is known for having a few World-class trekking trails. Laguna de los Tres is the longest, most popular, most difficult and most beautiful trail. It takes you to the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, and it is the closest natural viewpoint […]
Mini trekking in Perito Moreno Glacier
Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate, in the heart of Argentina’s Patagonia, is one of the most impressive natural attractions I ever visited. Together with Iguazu Falls, are by far the most beautiful and stunning places to visit in Argentina. Both of them are simply breathtaking, you just need some time to stay on your own […]
El Chalten Travel Guide. Trails, food and hotels
El Chalten is a tiny village (an offbeat one) in the heart of Argentinean Patagonia. It has a quite hippie and relaxing vibe, with plenty of adventurers travellers and trekkers exploring the world-class trails that start right in the town. This is all you need to know before visiting El Chalten: How to get El […]
Where to stay in El Calafate
Calafate is one of the most visited cities in Argentina, mostly because of its proximity to the stunning Perito Moreno glacier. It is also one of the most expensive ones as well, as it is known for receiving foreign tourists all year long. This is our selection of accommodations in Calafate: Posada Larsen Posada Larsen […]
Best affordable red wines from Argentina
In our “Best value Malbec wines from Argentina“, we presented some of the best value wines of the country, Malbec in particular. But we focused on the low price range. In this post, we want to recommend a set of wines of higher quality and price, ranging from USD 20 to USD 35. Almanegra – […]
Visiting Los Alerces National Park
Los Alerces National Park is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt natural parks in the Patagonia region, southern Argentina. It consists of two parts: the formally declared national park of 187,379 hectares (723.47 sq mi) and the adjoining Los Alerces National Reserve of 71,443 hectares (275.84 sq mi). The Park is shaped like a rough rectangle, extending approximately 65 kilometres […]