Wildlife Guide to Peninsula Valdes by Thomas Shearman on 8th November, 2023 Wildlife Guide to Peninsula Valdes The wildlife guide to Peninsula Valdes will help you decide the best time to visit Argentina’s number one animal haven. Peninsula Valdes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its role as a marine mammal and bird sanctuary. The peninsula offers some of the world’s best whale-watching opportunities. There’s …
Hidden Gems: 8 Alternative Buenos Aires Day Tours by Thomas Shearman on 30th August, 2023 You’ve seen the traditional tours. Now try alternative Buenos Aires day trips. Classic day trips include a walking tour, a great way to take in the highlights, Recoleta cemetery, a tango show, and the antiques on display at the Feria de San Telmo. Opera fans may visit a show at Teatro Colon, and football fans …
Perito Moreno Glacier Day Tour Options from El Calafate by Thomas Shearman on 31st July, 2023 Day Tour Options from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier There are many Perito Moreno Glacier day tour options from El Calafate. This guide will help you choose the best Perito Moreno trip for your travel style. We cover everything from the standard Perito Moreno day tour options to off-the-beaten-path and lesser-known excursions. Remember, Argentina’s …
Nibeko Aike Estancia, El Calafate, Argentina: Travel Review by Thomas Shearman on 19th May, 2023 Nibeko Aike offers a genuine Estancia stay near El Calafate. Patagonia is synonymous not only with incredible landscapes and high winds but also with the Estancia and Gaucho cultures. Here, a hundred years ago, people started a new life working the land, including at Estancia Nibeko Aike. Now, visitors can live the Estancia experience with …
A Guide to Spotting the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) by Thomas Shearman on 26th April, 2023 Seeing the night sky dancing during an aurora is on rightly many people’s bucket lists. Watching solar activity painting the Earth’s atmosphere shades of purple, green, red and white is an unforgettable experience. Aurora hunters often head to northern countries to glimpse this natural phenomenon, to destinations like Iceland or Canada. But the north’s Aurora …
Travel & Money in Argentina: The Blue Dollar by Thomas Shearman on 21st March, 2023 Travel Money in Argentina: Currency Exchange, Best Rates, and Blue Dollar The Argentine Peso is experiencing a volatile time on currency exchanges. For travellers, that uncertainty makes it a great and more affordable time to visit Argentina, thanks to favourable exchange rates. While it’s true that the country’s rampant inflation and unstable currency do indeed …
Fascinating Facts About Mount Aconcagua by Thomas Shearman on 20th September, 2022 Mount Aconcagua towers over Argentina and Chile from its location close to Mendoza. Standing at 6,961m/22,838ft, Aconcagua claims several lofty titles: the highest peak in South America, the tallest in all the Americas, and the highest mountain outside Asia. Aconcagua is part of Aconcagua Provincial Park, and its formidable climbing challenge has attracted adventurers for …
Plan the Perfect 4-week Trip Around South America by Thomas Shearman on 22nd August, 2022 South America is a vast destination with so many attractions. Often, the question is how to fit in as much as possible — such as 4 weeks in South America. We have a quarter of a century of experience putting together the logistics for top tours and making dream trip ideas a reality. Ask us …
Tours to See Puerto Madryn Penguins, Patagonia by Thomas Shearman on 22nd July, 2022 The famous Puerto Madryn penguins, where up to a million Magellanic penguins congregate to breed, are not found in Puerto Madryn. While the town is famous for being one of the best places to see penguins in Argentina, Puerto Madryn penguin tours actually take place in Punta Tombo. However, the tours do start in Puerto …
The Patagonia Mountain Ranges Explained by Thomas Shearman on 19th May, 2022 The vast open spaces of Patagonia’s mountain ranges remain an enthralling draw to visitors from around the world. Be it climbing, hiking, rafting, or wildlife watching, Patagonia’s mountain ranges hold something for everyone. Soaring, ice-capped peaks, glaciers, dense and verdant forests line crystalline lakes and tumbling waterfalls. Let’s look at Patagonia’s inspiring geography, and the …
What to do For 3 Days in El Chalten, Patagonia by Thomas Shearman on 12th May, 2022 Do you have three days in El Chalten, Argentina? Here’s the lowdown on the best tours and attractions, plus sample itineraries to make the most of your time in Patagonia. El Chalten is a small town built on the floodplain of Rio de Las Vueltas and part of the vast Los Glaciares National Park. The …
How Much Does It Cost To Go to Antarctica? Facts & Figures by Thomas Shearman on 22nd March, 2022 Many travellers get giddy at the prospect of visiting the Earth’s final frontier. They quickly stop to ask themselves: Just how much does it cost to go to Antarctica? It’s a vital question. A trip to the frozen continent is never cheap, but there are ways to stretch your budget to help with Antarctica travel …
Guide to the Best Time to Visit Iguazu Falls by Thomas Shearman on 14th March, 2022 Visiting Iguazu Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience with thundering waterfalls and lush rainforests. Let’s look at the best time to visit Iguazu Falls so that you can make the most of this popular and outstanding destination. Of course, the best time to visit Iguazu Falls is subjective. Hate the heat but want to see …
Behind the Scenes: Planning a Trip to South America with Andean Trails. by Thomas Shearman on 24th January, 2022 There’s nothing we love more at Andean Trails than helping people when they’re planning a trip to South America. We hope our passion for this incredibly diverse continent shines through and inspires people to travel. Our connection with the destinations we offer comes from personal experiences spanning decades. You’ll find we ask lots of questions …
Guide to the Best Hiking Trails and Walks in and around Bariloche. by Tom Shearman on 7th November, 2021 Bariloche is one of Patagonia’s most enchanting spots, nestled on Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by glacial lakes, mountains, and beautiful forests. It is this landscape that makes Bariloche’s hiking trails so good. Also known as San Carlos de Bariloche, this town offers hikers access to some of the best trails in Argentina’s Lake District. At its …
Top 10 Things to do With Kids on Holiday in Argentina by Alan Lyall on 17th August, 2020 Argentina is a great country to visit and has a great deal of attractions for families travelling with kids. High mountains, pristine lakes, wildlife filled wetlands, glaciers and waterfalls are just some of the attractions this beautiful country has to offer. Argentina is huge, covering an area more than eleven times that of the …
Bucket List: Birds of Patagonia by Kathy Jarvis on 24th April, 2020 Patagonia is a magical territory that covers the southern tip of South America. A land of plains, fjords, mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes; an extraordinary place and home to the amazing birds of Patagonia. There are nearly 300 bird species to be found in Patagonia, so it is the ideal place for birding. These …
Guide to the Best Glacier Hikes in Patagonia by Kathy Jarvis on 22nd April, 2020 Visiting Patagonia and hiking on the glaciers go hand in hand. Read on for our suggestions of some of the best glacier hikes in Patagonia. Patagonia offers a wonderful array of glaciers: some you hike to, some you trek on top of and other, more remote, glaciers you can only reached by boat. …
South America: The Best Countries To Visit on Holiday by Alan Lyall on 31st January, 2020 When planning your holiday to South America you may ask yourself; which are the best countries to visit in South America? South America is a continent of amazing contrasts. These range from tropical jungle to glaciers, remote high mountain villages to bustling coastal cities, mountain ranges to endless pampa. The continent is blessed with a …
Graffiti & Street Art Buenos Aires by Alan Lyall on 13th December, 2019 Street art is not what Buenos Aires is usually known for. The vibrant capital of Argentina is best known for its elegant parks, bustling boulevards, impressive historical buildings and buzzing day and night life. Lesser known, but no less impressive, is the abundance of graffiti raised to street art in several iconic districts of …
