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Traveling South America to give Viva readers the most up-to-date information possible.

  • Hometown

    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

  • Location now

    Argentina

  • Work published

    Kentucky Basketball Magazine, Georgetown News-Graphic, Cincinnati Enquirer, The Community Press, The News Record, The Greer Magazine

  • Travel philosophy

    Eat the local food!

  • Craziest place

    A favela in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Bizarre experience

    Cleveland. They all like the Browns .. it's weird.

  • Advice

    Have fun, learn and indulge.

  • Dream destination

    Southeast Asia, Australia and more Italy.

  • Traveled before

    The Netherlands, Greece, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, United States and Canada.

  • Going next

    Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, United States.

Chris Hughes's Guide Book Entries

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Destinations

  • Belén

    Jul 25, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    Belén, located 85 kilometers (52.8 mi) west of Andalgalá along RP-46, is a good base for hiking, horseback riding and ......

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  • Cachi

    Jul 23, 2009 - Cachi, Argentina

    Cachi is a sleepy town in the mountain shadows 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) east of Nevado del Cachi, approximately 2,280 ......

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  • Cafayate

    Jul 23, 2009 - Cafayate, Argentina

    Cafayate, located 183 kilometers (113.7 mi) from the provincial capital along National Route 68, is the main city in the ......

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Hotels

  • Hotel Samay

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    Hotel Samay is nothing special, but the rooms are clean, albeit not well-lit, with comfortable beds. Each room has a ......

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  • Hotel Belén

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    Hotel Belén is the most extravagant lodging in the area. The hotel, which is only a few years old, has ......

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  • Hotel Gómez

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    Hotel Gómez is one of the better options in town for backpackers. The price is right for those on a ......

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Restaurants

  • El Único

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    El Único serves regional and traditional Argentine dishes. The steak, topped with a pepper sauce, is an excellent choice, especially ......

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  • 1900

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    The set lunches here are made with care and served in heaping portions: Each plate has nearly a whole chicken, ......

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  • San Remo

    Aug 05, 2009 - Tucuman, Argentina

    After stuffing yourself at one of Tucumán’s fine local restaurants, head to San Remo for dessert. This ice cream shop ......

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Activities

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Tours

  • Belén Tours

    Aug 19, 2009 - Belén, Argentina

    The relatively young tourist agency Ampujaco is the best choice in town. The guides are friendly and some are bilingual. ......

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  • Cachi Tours

    Jul 24, 2009 - Cachi, Argentina

    Fernando Gamarra offers guided tours of Valle Encantado where erosion has carved shapes into the mountain’s rocks, as well as ......

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  • Ortega Turismo

    Jul 22, 2009 - Jujuy, Argentina

    Expect to get about the same offers here as at most of the other tourist agencies. The staff is friendly ......

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Services

  • Services

    Aug 04, 2009 - Tucuman, Argentina

    Tourist information can be found at the office at 24 de Septiembre 484 (Tel: 0381 4303644). The post office is ......

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  • Shopping in Jujuy

    Jul 18, 2009 - Jujuy, Argentina

    La Hilanderia (Belgrano 592, Tel: 388 424 2875) is a fantastic place to find deals on handmade clothes of sheep ......

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  • Services

    Jul 11, 2009 - Santa Rosa De Calamuchita, Argentina

    To collect important town information swing by the local tourist office (Tel: 429654) at Güemes 13. There are two options ......

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