Last Frontiers' articles for Argentina (all categories)
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Explora Hotels Chile 20th anniversary discount offer
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, book a four night stay at one of the Explora hotels, staying between 14th April and 14th October 2013 and you will receive an additional, complimentary night.
This offer can also be used in conjunction with the explora passport: by reserving two four...
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Sue in Chile and Argentina
When I spotted the Christmas departure of the Puelo Valley ride from Chile to Argentina and was also offered the opportunity to experience some of Chile's wonderful highlights with a friend, I jumped at them all. The Atacama desert exceeded my expectations and the scenery in Torres del Paine is spec...
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This Thing of Darkness - Harry Thompson (2005)
Although described by the author as a novel, this engrossing book is based closely on the voyages of Robert FitzRoy (the first of which set sail for Tierra del Fuego in 1828).
FitzRoy was one of the most talented and promising naval officers of his generation, and on his second voyage, on the Beagl...
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Chris Moss with the gauchos in Argentina
Chris Moss travelled to Argentina, re-visiting the Pampas to marvel at the gauchos and stay at some of the most authentic estancias close to Buenos Aires. Estancias are traditionally family country ranches where one is usually looked after by the owners and the asado is a lunch time tradition....
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Whale watching in Argentina
The sea around the Valdes Peninsula is fabulous for whale watching. One of the best spots is near Puerto Madryn. The best times of year are July to October for Right whales and for killer whales, March and April. To see killer whales one would need to venture out further onto the peninsula and stay...
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Olympic Medal Table for Latin America
My (Brazilian-born) daughter thought it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the Latin American rankings in the London 2012 Olympics. She also complained that a simple count of Gold medals was unfair, so here is our version (weighted with Gold - 3 points, Silver - 2 points and Bronze - 1 point). E...
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Torres del Paine - a spellbinding sight
On 3 July the CNN website featured a list of twenty-seven sights that will remind you how incredible Earth is. Torres del Paine was featured among them (deservedly so, we feel). Patagonia has much to offer and you could choose to combine both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. From Calafate in Argenti...
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The Falklands/Malvinas - leave it to the diplomats
The debate over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has once again become a news item. Politicians, with their usually short term outlook, have often used populist issues to distract their public from other less easily-solved economic problems. A whiff of oil, or any other poten...
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