Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo is located in the center of downtown Buenos Aires and is the focal point of political life in the city. Located around this square are several important political buildings including- Casa Rosada (the executive government branch...
Unlikley Art: Buenos Aires
Turning the corner onto Pasaje Zelaya in the Abasto area of Buenos Aires reveals a shocking array of colors in a celebration of all things Argentinian. The walls on the buildings here are covered in poetry, song lyrics, tango dancers, portraits of...
Unlikely Art: Buenos Aires
Turning the corner onto Pasaje Zelaya in the Abasto area of Buenos Aires reveals a shocking array of colors in a celebration of all things Argentinian. The walls on the buildings here are covered in poetry, song lyrics, tango dancers, portraits of...
Unlikely Art: Buenos Aires
Turning the corner onto Pasaje Zelaya in the Abasto area of Buenos Aires reveals a shocking array of colors in a celebration of all things Argentinian. The walls on the buildings here are covered in poetry, song lyrics, tango dancers, portraits of...
Delicious: Breakfast of Champions
This clever little opportunist hangs out in the trees above the outdoor hotel restaurants by the beaches of Railay. When you order something he likes, he swoops down and helps himself to your breakfast. It made for a very funny scene with lots of...
Delicious: Cappuccino
One of the most delightful things I discovered in Buenos Aires was that steaming cups of cappuccinos were often accompanied by tiny scoops of vanilla gelato to help cool and sweeten it- two treats in one!
Delicious: Fruteria
Tiny little fruteria's packed with the freshest fruits and vegetables are on almost every corner in Buenos Aires.
Are We There Yet?: Transandine Railway
While driving along the international route from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile you can see parts of the decommissioned railroad from the old Transandine Railway. Railroad service was suspended in 1978 due to tensions between Argentina...
Wrought Iron Rendezvous- Catch Entry
Two statues bathed in moonlight, caught in the romantic embrace of the tango on a bridge overlooking a side street in Buenos Aires.
Bike the Wineries of Maipu
For a great day trip from Mendoza, catch the number 10 bus and in about 20 minutes you will arrive in Maipu where you can rent a bike for about $30 pesos in one of the numerous bike rental companies along the main crossroads. The company will...
A Sunday Drive
The drive from Mendoza along the international road to Santiago de Chile provides some truly stunning views of the Andean peaks. This region is where some of the highest mountains in the Andes lie, including the tallest peak in South America-...
Floralis Generica
Located in the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas in Buenos Aires, the Floralis Generica is a 75 foot high steel and aluminium sculpture of a flower by Eduardo Catalano. Situated in the center of a park, the sculpture has an electrical mechanism that...
Tango in San Telmo
Take a Sunday stroll through the cobblestone streets of San Telmo in Buenos Aires. The streets surrounding the Plaza Dorrego are filled with vendors selling art, antiques and souvenirs. In the center of the plaza you are bound to come across a...
Puente de la Mujer
Puente de la Mujer- or bridge of the woman- is a pedestrian bridge located on dock 3 in the Puerto Madero district in Buenos Aires. The bridge, designed by Santiago Calatreva, is one of the most recognized monuments in the area and symbolizes a...
Puerto Madero
Built on the old wharfs along the Rio de la Plata, Puerto Madero is a very upscale neighborhood in Buenos Aires with many restaurants and places to shop. Located about 10 minutes from the city center, it's a great place to take a quiet stroll and...
