The first Europeans to discover Argentina and Patagonia, such as Spaniard Juan Díaz de Solis and Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan, may be some of the best known explorers of the region. However, numerous famous Argentinians have been celebrated for their adventures in and around Argentina, finding themselves a place in the history books.

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Situated on the banks of the Rio Quemquemtreu, the charming little town of El Bolsón is sometimes missed by the tourists who flock to the chocolate shops and restaurants of nearby Bariloche.

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With its vast coastline and variety of fascinating port cities, it’s no wonder that Argentina is becoming an increasingly popular country to visit as part of a cruise. But whether you’re new to this style of travel or an old hat at touring the oceans by ship, it can be a daunting challenge selecting the […]

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Do you know your bombilla from your parrilla or the history behind the most symbolic of all Argentina traditions, tango?

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As the second largest country in South America, it should come as no surprise that one visit to Argentina is never enough. But it’s not just its huge array of landmarks and relaxed cities that’ll have you coming back again and again. No, Argentina’s sunny climate, warm, welcoming people and staggering diversity of flora and […]

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Argentina’s flagship variety, malbec has become synonymous with this South American country. But the grape originally hails from France and was only introduced to Argentina in 1852. So what is it about the malbec grown in Argentina that has it consistently being recognized as being the best in the world?

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Nothing quite represents Argentina better than its beating heart – the country’s famed capital, Buenos Aires. And nothing will make your South America holidays complete without a few days soaking up the elegant ambience of this bohemian, vibrant and utterly beautiful city.

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While nowhere quite offers the same introduction to modern Argentine life than its capital – elegant but trendy, bohemian but contemporary Buenos Aires, there’s a lot more to see in the larger province of Buenos Aires. Exploring the historic tango neighborhood of San Telmo or wandering the colorful streets of harbourside La Boca are both excellent ways […]

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Although Argentina is famed the globe over for its cultivation of delicious malbec wine, visitors may be surprised to learn that a new tipple is growing in status and joining the ranks of this legendary drink: craft beer. Given southern Argentina has long attracted immigrants from Germany – a country with a strong tradition in […]

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Argentina is a country bursting with a unique history and philosophy, as well as a rich culture born from the mixing of indigenous traditions with those of the many Spanish and Italian immigrants who have landed here across the centuries. If you’re looking to really understand Argentina, the north is where some of the most […]

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