Last Frontiers' articles for Argentina (Trip reports)
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North-west Argentina by 4x4
Argentina is one of my favourite countries in Latin America, so I was delighted when offered the opportunity to explore a new area for me in Salta and the high altitude terrain of the north-west, in particular an area known as ‘The Puna’. The Puna is still relatively undiscovered, and this adds to... Read more»
Lizzy in the Iberá wetlands of Argentina
In April I was invited to attend a trade show in Buenos Aires and, going all that way, it made sense to extend my trip. The majority of my time was spent in the Esteros del Iberá (from the guaraní word meaning 'brilliant waters'), a vast area of wetlands in the Corrientes province of north-eastern A... Read more»
Report: Astronomy and wine tour to Argentina
In 2020 a total solar eclipse passed over Argentine (and Chilean) Patagonia, and had it not been for the pandemic a small group of Oxbridge alumni would have been there to see it. Several of those who had signed up for that trip were still enthusiastic about Argentina so we designed a tour focusing... Read more»
Four reasons to visit Tierra del Fuego
The distant and isolated Tierra del Fuego ('Land of Fire') covers around 48,000km² and is known for its natural untouched beauty and dramatic landscapes. The island is split between Chile and Argentina at the southernmost extreme of the Americas, and whilst this means it is a long journey to get the... Read more»
Nikki heads off the beaten track in Argentina
I was very excited to be able to do a road trip around the Iberá wetlands of north-east Argentina recently, having never spent time in this area before. With a love of nature, of the unknown and of discovering new, out of the way places, this was the perfect trip for me. Covering more than 1.3 milli... Read more»
Nicola's tips on El Calafate
After an epic couple of weeks travelling Chile from tip to toe, I left Torres del Paine National Park and headed north across the barren border to Argentina. Having lived in Buenos Aires for three incredible years, I was thrilled about the prospect of finally heading back. Yet before reaching the bo... Read more»
Argentina and Chile - Nicola defines luxury
Luxury Travel - what does it mean? With everyone from EasyJet to Harrods advertising ‘luxury holidays’, ‘luxury villas’, and ‘luxury tours,’ the term has rather lost its meaning - or at least become a bit confusing. What is clear however is that ‘luxury’ means different things to different people.... Read more»
Ali In Mendoza
Whenever possible, we always suggest being based outside Mendoza city and closer to the wineries, to make the most of the region. I visited three key wine valleys, each differing in altitude and climate, and therefore offering a variety of complexities to wine production. Maipu Valley is south-east... Read more»