The Vines of Mendoza Weekly Wine Series Argentina’s Independence Day July 9, 2010 2008 Mounier Torrontes 2007 Sangre de los Andes Malbec Courtesy of Wines of South Africa…

Patagonia is the portion of South America mainly in Argentina and partly of Chile made up of the Andes mountains to the west and south and plateaus and low plains to the east. The name Patagonia comes from the Spanish word Patagon (Bigfoot) used by sailors in Magellan’s voyage to describe native people they thought to be giants. Most people now believe the Patagons were actually Tehuelches and Ain…

Andescross.com shows you five minute video of alpine ski touring in the Andes, Argentina and Chile, Patagonia. Patagonian Ice cap, Andes, Lake district, hut to hut traverse, the best backcountry side of South America…..

From Humahuaca in Jujuy Province, John and Cara took a bus up into the Andes mountains and down to the beautifully sited village of Iruya. It is one of the isolated villages in Argentina and few tourist ever get there….

A nice Summer day trek from the ski lodge at Cerro Catedral near Bariloche Argentina….

Welcome to Argentina! A country of fascinating diversity and immense beauty. You are about to begin an unforgettable journey through each of its fabulous destinations. Argentina is a passionate land. In Buenos Aires you will be fascinated by tango, wonderful gourmet restaurants, art, design, and its lively and cosmopolitan spirit. You will be marveled by the immensity of Patagonia, and when visiti…

On The Road Again: 6 bloggers, 6 automóviles y una aventura por América Latina. Aquí, el blogger Fabio Baccaglioni recorre la Ruta de la Nieve, en Argentina, y desciende con una tirolesa de una altura de 700m, a 60km/h….