Nahuel Huapi National Park (Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi), San Martin de los Andes,

Advantages: Spacious, awe-inspiring, peaceful expanses, friendly people.. Delicious food and wine!
Disadvantages: Far but well worth it

...me in. A smile was forever etched on my face for having crossed it, and two more days in Bariloche (well yes, the New Year was already here, so what the hell? Chile can wait…) only served to make me fall even more in love with the place. And that is where I shall end my personal story. ************************************************************ If what you want is to really "get away from it all, and experience another world, then Patagonia should definitely be on your priority list of places to go. The diversity of the landscape is quite surprising, from the jewel like waters and lush forests of the lake district (Bariloche, El Bolsón, San Martín de Los Andes…) to the breathtaking beauty of the glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, you can hardly stop feeling amazed by everything you see in between as well. The vast expanses... Read review

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Advantages: The awe-striking landscapes, the kindness of the people, the food...
Disadvantages: None that I have experinced personally

...in love with the place. And that is where I shall end my personal story. ************************************************************ If what you want is to really "get away from it all, and experience another world, then Patagonia should definitely be on your priority list of places to go. The diversity of the landscape is quite surprising, from the jewel like waters and lush forests of the lake district (Bariloche, El Bolsón, San Martín de Los Andes…) to the breathtaking beauty of the glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park, you can hardly stop feeling amazed by everything you see in between as well. The vast expanses of untouched wilderness where you really can feel, be it for only a few hours or days, that you are alone in the world and that the earth has never been abused, are in themselves worth travelling all the way there for... Read review

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Advantages: Classy, cultural and (at the moment) cheap.
Disadvantages: The current economic situation continues to plague the nations spirit.

...of Argentinean wine country and is a nice place to visit in its own right. The town centre has plenty of fine restaurants with al fresco seating and the city's park (Parque San Martin) is one of the most gorgeously tended in all of South America. Day tours to nearby wineries are great value at $15, the catch being that the tour is conducted in Spanish. If you want an English speaking guide the price quadruples to $60. The Iguazu Falls is one of the world's premier attractions. The combination of at least a dozen monstrous waterfalls and the surrounding tropical National Park makes for an unforgettable day out. The waterfalls are shared with Brazil but there are better views to be had from the Argentinean side. If you can't afford to fly there the bus journey takes 20 hours from the capital. Salta is probably the first big stop you'll make if you... Read review

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