Last Frontiers' articles for Argentina (all categories)
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Undiscovered Argentina - Oli in Misiones and Ibera
My first trip with Last Frontiers saw me jetsetting off to the north-eastern provinces of Misiones and Iberá in Argentina. The focus of my trip was to investigate the development of tourism in this relatively undeveloped region. Yerba Mate (a popular Argentine tea), tobacco and pine are the three ma... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #18 April 2011
Welcome to the latest news from Last Frontiers, with our most recent travelling adventures. Our two newest recruits, Oli and Claire (pictures and bio on our Team page), have got their first few months with us off to a flying start with an amazing trip each to South America. In this issue: | Jungle... Read more»
Sian Lloyd in Patagonia
We recently had the pleasure of introducing Sian Lloyd and her husband Jonathan to the joys of Welsh Patagonia (and a touch of luxury in southern Chile's Torres del Paine). Their trip started in Trelew (near the Valdes peninsula) before re-tracing the steps of the original Welsh settlers west towar... Read more»
Ride against the gauchos at Estancia Huechahue!
Saddle up cowboy and compete with the gauchos, Argentine style! From the 19th-26th September, the province of Neuquén celebrates the Aparte Campero, a week long riding extravaganza when traditionally dressed gauchos (Argentine cowboys) flock to Estancia Huechahue from all over the province to compet... Read more»
Cross Continent Adventure Ride
An exhilarating endurance ride starting on the Pacific coast of southern Chile, near to Puerto Montt. Ride across the Andes, Patagonian steppe, through wild and remote areas and finish on the Atlantic coast in Argentina, near the Valdes peninsula. Twelve nights camping and the other nights in the be... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»
Saddled With Darwin - Toby Green
Following in the steps of Darwin, Toby Green rides through Uruguay, Argentina and Chile. An interesting journey for the remoteness of many places and the fascinating characters met along the way. Read more»
Familia Rodante
A charming road movie following the chaotic 1,000 km journey made by a dysfunctional family in a battered old camper van, all the way from Buenos Aires up to Corrientes. Earthy and generous-hearted, the film evokes the character of the countryside they pass through, and the tensions between the fami... Read more»