Archive for the ‘Perito Moreno Glacier’ Category
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Argentina is a a country where just about anything can be found. From a sultry street tango on a bustling street in Buenos Aires to the enormous whip-cracking sound of a house-sized chunk of ice falling from a glacier in Patagonia, Argentina is a land with something for everyone. Finding ...
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
THIRTY years ago, a holiday in Argentina probably wouldn’t have been on the cards for most UK tourists. As controversial battles waged in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, relations between Thatcher’s Britain and Argentina’s ruling military government were at an all-time low.
Today, thankfully, an invasion of a much more ...
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Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Tango on the streets, lush sub-tropical forests, spectacular mountains and a vibrant culture. Jaideep Mukerji discovers that Argentina has all this... and more.
One of the countries that appears distant to visitors from India is, in reality, easily accessible and makes a great travel destination. The origin of its name goes ...
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Friday, May 6th, 2011
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards - Top 25 - Central & South America
1: Machu Picchu, Peru
It's no wonder Machu Picchu is Peru's most-visited site. Dating to the mid-1400s, it's a marvel of mortar-free limestone architecture perched on a high plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle. Get there via train from ...
Posted in Antarctica, Bariloche Argentina, Buenos Aires Argentina, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Ushuaia Argentina | Comments Off
Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Essential information on visiting Patagonia, including getting there, where to stay and eat, and what to see and do.
GETTING THERE
Aerolineas Argentinas (020 7290 7887; www.aerolineas.com.ar) connects Gatwick with Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport daily via Madrid, from £700 return. Travelling on an international flight with the airline qualifies you for a ...
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
The Perito Moreno glacier is the highlight of a region known for its spectacular scenery. But the ice field is also one of Nature's great mysteries, says Rodney Bolt.
Two glaciers sit almost side by side in one of the wildest and most starkly beautiful regions of Argentina. The Upsala is ...
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Fantastic twin-centre packages to the Falklands, South America and Antarctica.
Situated 400 miles off the south eastern tip of South America and comprising over 740 islands, the Falkland Islands are an increasingly popular addition to South America or Antarctica itineraries for intrepid independent travellers and cruise passengers.
Whether you’re attracted by its ...
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Sunday, May 30th, 2010
A world heritage site and one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature, Iguazu Falls is one of the most breathtaking sights to behold.With over 250 waterfalls surrounded by the tropical jungle of Argentina and Brazil, travelers can't get much closer to nature.
When traveling to Argentina travelers tend to be ...
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
In January, a 4x4 expedition team from Malaysia went on a drive along the Patagonia of Argentina. They called themselves the 4x4 World Explorer. Comprised of retirees, businessmen, adventurers and also a group of explorers, this was their third expedition to South America. Most of them even shipped their own ...
Posted in Argentina, Bariloche Argentina, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Ushuaia Argentina, Wine Argentina | 10 Comments »
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
El Spiritu de los Andes — the Andean condor, Spirit of the Andes — soared overhead. Shorter than the California condor, it’s wing span is greater, close to 10 feet.
What a welcome to Southern Patagonia and what a sublime moment. And you birders, listen up. The second day, our small ...
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