Last Frontiers' articles for Argentina (all categories)
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The Wonder of Patagonia - Susan Wilkinson
They say that whoever eats the bitter calafate fruit growing in Patagonia will always return. The first time I visited Patagonia was ten or twelve years ago. I wanted to see for myself the place where the Welsh men, women and children who had sailed from Liverpool on the Mimosa had disembarked on J... Read more»
Latin lap of luxury (Douglas Rogers, October 2005)
Argentina is sexy again thanks to a range of cheap hotels opening across the country, says Douglas Rogers. There's more to Argentina than tango and gauchos. After four years in the economic doldrums, the country is once again the sexiest destination in South America. A slate of chic new hotels in B... Read more»
A South American adventure: letters from George Reid
George Reid (1842-1889) wrote letters home during his time in Argentina and what is now Uruguay from 1867-1870. These have been selected by Valerie Boyle, who published this lovely book in 1999. Sadly now out of print, but highly recommended for a glimpse of what life was like for the early pioneers... Read more»
The Motorcycle Diaries
Directed by Walter Salles. A beautifully shot film following the true life adventures of friends Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and Alberto Granado through much of Latin America. The stunning scenery is guaranteed to inspire a visit to South America! Read more»
Moon, sun & all things (CD)
Ex Cathedra and Jeffrey Skidmore have produced a stunning collection of little-known baroque music from Latin America. SACD version also available. Read more»
New World Symphonies (CD)
Fascinating collection of baroque works from Latin America (Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina) from Ex Cathedra. The Quechua lullaby Xicochi Conetizntle is particularly haunting. Read more»
Nine Queens
Directed by Fabian Bielinsky, a classic tale of greed set in the backdrop of Buenos Aires and the economic instability of the year 2000. The plot twists and turns as it follows two con-artists and their quest for the ultimate hustle. Read more»
Sophie Campbell visits the Tigre Delta
There was a school party on the river bus. Chattering pupils, wearing life jackets as nonchalantly as British children might wear blazers, dumped their packs and got out cards. White-coated teachers studied their payslips.I leant on a warm ledge of varnished wood and reflected upon my last visit to... Read more»