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Centro Cultural Villa Victoria
Victoria Ocampo , founder of the literary journal Sur, hosted literary salons with prominent intellectuals from around the world – Borges, Le Corbusier, and Rabindranath Tagore were among more distinguished guests – here at her summer chalet. It’s now a cultural center that feature
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La Malvina
On the edge of the laguna , La Malvina – the elegant original estancia of Santa Rosas founder – has been restored and reopened to the public. Now a mini-museum displaying old photographs of the settlements early days, its worth a walk-through. If youre interested in architecture yo
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Inti Huasi
This wide, shallow cave , whose name means ‘house of the sun’ in Quechua, makes an interesting stop, as much for the gorgeous surrounding countryside as the cave itself. Radiocarbon dating suggests that the cave was first inhabited by the Ayampitín some 8000 years ago. There are re
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Casa de San Martín
An ornate pavilion protects the remains of the sturdy stone house, once a guesthouse for people coming to trade with the Jesuit missions, that the Liberator San Martín was born in. In truth, there isnt a great deal to see, but its interesting to see the veneration – which you might
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Gruta de Choya
According to local legend, in 1619 the image of the Virgen del Valle appeared in Gruta de Choya , 7km north of downtown Catamarca on RP 32. The present image is a replica of that in Catamarca’s cathedral, and a protective structure shelters the grotto itself. Empresa Cotca’s bus 10
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Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales y Oceanográfico
Feeling up strands of seaweed and ogling a preserved octopus give a hands-on museum experience. The 1917 Chalet Pujol features marine and land mammal exhibits, preserved specimens, plus collections of Welsh wares. Explanations in Spanish are geared to youth science classes, but it’
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Cabo Dos Bahías
Thirty rough kilometers southeast of Camarones, the isolated Cabo Dos Bahías rookery attracts far fewer visitors than Punta Tombo, making it an excellent alternative. You’ll be rewarded with orcas, a huge colony of nesting penguins in spring and summer, whales in winter and a large
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Galería Güemes
Here’s a fun fact for die-hard fans of The Little Prince : Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once lived in an apartment here in the glittering Galería Güemes, now a shopping gallery and theater complex. The French pilot/writer met his wife, an El Salvadorean painter, at a demonstration in t
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Corbeta Uruguay
This 46m-long military ship did surveys along Argentina’s coast and supplied bases in Antarctica until it was decommissioned in 1926, after 52 years of service. Displayed below the main deck are interesting relics from Antarctica expeditions, such as crampons and snowshoes, along w
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Catedral
Salta’s pink cathedral was consecrated in 1878 and harbors the ashes of (among other notables) General Martín Miguel de Güemes, a salteño (resident of Salta) and independence hero.
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Iglesia Catedral
Jujuy’s 18th-century cathedral replaced a predecessor destroyed by the Diaguita. The outstanding feature, salvaged from the original church, is the gold-laminated baroque pulpit, probably built by local artisans trained by a European master. The garden courtyard is a popular meetin
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Palais de Glace
Housed in an unusual circular building that was once an ice-skating rink and a tango hall (happily not at once, however!), the spacious Palais de Glace now offers a variety of rotating cultural, artistic and historical exhibitions. Be sure to check out the 2nd floor, worth a peep f
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Reserva Provincial Cabo Vírgenes
Magellanic penguins nest September through March at Argentinas second-largest penguin rookery in this provincial reserve. Theres also a lighthouse and snack bar open seasonally. Its 140km from Río Gallegos on slow gravel roads; the drive can take three hours one way.Travel agencies
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Lagunas las Mellizas
Starting with a boat ride across the lake, this trek of moderate difficulty begins with a 2½-hour climb through cypress forests before reaching a lookout with views of the Lagunas Azul and Verde (Blue and Green Lagoons). If you’ve still got the legs for it, fording a stream gets yo
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Estancia Harberton
Historic Estancia Harberton was founded in 1886 by missionary Thomas Bridges and his family. As Tierra del Fuego’s first estancia it contains the island’s oldest house – still in use. The location earned fame from a stirring memoir written by Bridges’ son Lucas, titled Uttermost Pa
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Arte X Arte
Art-gallery lovers shouldn’t miss this large exhibition space, which takes up 1800 sq meters (not bad for an alternative gallery). Anyone can just enter and see what’s on display, which can range from photography to digital art to video installations. It’s all contemporary, and the
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Museo de La Plata
This excellent museum features the paleontological, zoological, archaeological and anthropological finds of famous Patagonian explorer Francisco P Moreno. The eclectic collection includes Egyptian tomb relics, Jesuit art, amusing taxidermy, amazing skeletons, mummies, fossils, rock
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Parque Aguirre
This enormous eucalypt- and casuarina-filled riverside area has campgrounds, a swimming pool and a costanera (riverside road). It’s a fine place for a wander, with plenty to keep the kids entertained, and has a few confiterías (cafes offering light meals) and bars. Avoid the disgra
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Reserva Faunística Punta Loma
Home to a permanent sea-lion colony and cormorant rookery, the Reserva Faunística Punta Loma is 17km southwest of Puerto Madryn via a good but winding gravel road. The overlook is about 15m from the animals, best seen during low tides. Many travel agencies organize two-hour tours a
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Church
The restored church at Jesús de Tavarangüe was never finished. The spectacular trefoil arches (a nod to Spain’s Moorish past) and carved motifs of crossed swords and keys make it perhaps the most picturesque of all the Jesuit ruins. The treble-naved church, with green grass underfo
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