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Flying from the US The shortest (and cheapest) flights from the United States depart from Miami and Houston. Chances are if ......
Read MoreIn Buenos Aires, like numerous other airports throughout South America, travelers departing on an international flight are expected to pay ......
Read MoreThere is plentiful international bus service from neighboring countries, with Santiago de Chile to Mendoza being the most popular (there ......
Read MoreMost of the border crossings into Argentina are via Chile or Brazil. There are also border crossings with Bolivia, Paraguay ......
Read MoreFERRYING BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES There are ferry connections that run back and forth between Buenos Aires and Montevideo, ......
Read MoreThere are numerous options for tours throughout Argentina with a plethora of agencies specializing in different areas. The most popular ......
Read MoreArgentina offers its fair share of climbs for those looking to scale a mountain. The country is blessed with the ......
Read MoreIn addition to the detailed and reliable maps printed throughout this guidebook, the best places to find maps in Argentina ......
Read MoreIt is always an adventure when a traveler decides to send or receive mail in Argentina. Correo Argentino, the nation’s ......
Read MoreThe easiest option to mail letters throughout Argentina is Correo Argentino. Not always reliable abroad, but not a bad domestic ......
Read MoreCorreo Argentino offers postal service abroad, though it is slow and items are often lost. It is safer to shell ......
Read MoreTravelers should have few problems making calls to home. The telephone system in Argentina was privatized in the 1990s, which ......
Read MoreThe fastest, easiest and most popular way to make phone calls throughout Argentina is to use a call center, called ......
Read MoreAgain, the best option for making calls to family and friends back home is to use the locutorio call center. ......
Read MoreWhen attempting to use your personal cellular phone brought from home, check with your current provider to ensure it will ......
Read MoreIf you are going to be in Argentina for a longer period of time, it is also possible to purchase ......
Read MoreInternet cafés, cyber shops, as well as restaurants and public places with free WIFI for those with laptops are readily ......
Read MoreThe Argentine peso is divided into one hundred centavos (cents), and its exchange rate has fluctuated at approximately three pesos ......
Read MoreCredit cards can be used in most restaurants and stores in tourist locations, as well as ATMs (cajeros). Visa and ......
Read MoreIt is not in a traveler’s best interest to tote around travelers checks on a journey across Argentina. The checks ......
Read MoreThe best option for wiring money to a traveler in Argentina is Western Union. Though it can be expensive, it ......
Read MoreArgentina is one of the best countries in South America to travel with children. The culture generally embraces little ones ......
Read MoreArgentina remains one of the more expensive countries to travel in South America, though it still remains slightly cheaper than ......
Read MoreTravelers with a bit of money to toss around can have a lot of fun in Argentina. While it is ......
Read MoreThere is no shortage of options for luxury travelers in Argentina. Guided climbs to the peaks of stunning mountains and ......
Read MoreMost visitors to Argentina arrive via the international airport located in the nation’s capital Buenos Aires, though a fair amount ......
Read MoreSan Miguel de Tucumán is one of the more dangerous cities in Argentina. Although it lacks the crime problems of ......
Read MoreTaxis are everywhere in San Miguel de Tucumán (helping choke the congested streets), so finding one is no problem. Local ......
Read MoreTeniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport is located 10 kilometers (6 mi) away from the center of town. Expect to shell ......
Read MoreThe weather in Tucumán is moderate no matter the season. The temperatures in the summer hover around 26 degrees Celsius ......
Read MoreBuses to Belén drop passengers off near the main square, and you can walk the small town from there. It ......
Read MoreBuses leave daily for Catamarca, Salta and Santa María from the terminal at the corner of Sarmiento and Rivadavia. There ......
Read MoreBelén has several small festivals and celebrations throughout the year, including a pilgrimage to the statue of the Virgen de ......
Read MoreCachi is a small, friendly village with few major crime problems. But be alert and remember to pay attention to ......
Read MoreIt is easy to walk pretty much anywhere around Cachi, though you'll need to rent a car or take a ......
Read MoreBuses arrive near the Plaza Mayor from all destinations. The most popular is Salta, though there is service to and ......
Read MoreCalchi has a few small celebrations: the Fiesta de la Tradición, during the third week of January; one of the ......
Read MoreRobberies and thefts are rare in Cafayate, though it is always advisable to be alert when traveling. Be sure to ......
Read MoreTaxis are easily found around the plaza and can be handy for a ride to one of the bodegas, but ......
Read MoreThere are several daily buses that run to and from Salta along National Route 68, where you will pass the ......
Read MoreThe bodegas are open throughout the year, making a visit to Cafayate pleasant for wine lovers anytime. There is also ......
Read MoreSan Salvador de Jujuy is a pretty typical northern Argentine town in terms of safety. If you are walking around, ......
Read MoreThere are buses and taxis available around San Salvador de Jujuy. Renting a car is also a popular choice, especially ......
Read MoreThe airport at San Salvador de Jujuy (Tel: 0388 491 1109) is almost 35 kilometers (21.7 mi) from the center ......
Read MoreThe weeklong Semana de Jujuy, which celebrates the Jujuy Exodus, is the town’s biggest celebration and occurs in August. The ......
Read MoreSanta Rosa de Calamuchita is about as safe as it gets while in Argentina. The town has few problems with ......
Read MoreIt is perfectly possible to walk around town, though taxis are available as well. La Unión (Saavedra 145, Tel: 421257) ......
Read MoreThere is bus service to and from Santa Rosa de Calamuchita daily from Córdoba, Buenos Aires and Villa General Belgrano. ......
Read MoreThe mild climate makes any time of the year ideal to visit Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, especially considering most weather ......
Read MoreEl Chorito is an outcrop that offers excellent panoramic views of the Sierras Chicas, so be sure to bring the ......
Read MoreLa Falda has minimal threats to a traveler’s personal safety as far as crime, though be sure to practice common ......
Read MoreSeveral agencies rent cars for travel to the areas surrounding La Falda. Rodar Rent a Car (Tel: 03547 42716,4 Cell: ......
Read MoreThe bus terminal can be found slightly north of Av. Eden at RN 38. Buses run to and from southern ......
Read MoreLa Falda’s temperate climate means that people can enjoy the town nearly any time of the year. However, it is ......
Read MoreThere are a couple of ways to cross into Bolivia from San Pedro de Atacama. The southern option is located ......
Read MoreThere are three crossings available to continue from San Pedro de Atacama into Argentina. The best is the more northern ......
Read MoreSan Luis is a relatively safe town with little crime. Basic common sense should suffice as far as personal safety ......
Read MoreA taxi is necessary to travel between the airport and the city, but once in San Luis, walking is the ......
Read MoreThe Terminal de Ómnibus is located at Av. España 990 (Tel: 02652 424021). Buses run regular service to and from ......
Read MoreSan Luis's Mediterranean climate makes for a pleasant visit all year round. To avoid crowds, visit during spring or autumn, ......
Read MoreMerlo is a very safe, quiet and pleasant place to spend some time. Practice basic common sense and you will ......
Read MoreMerlo can easily be walked. Tour operators can arrange transport to recreational activities. It is also possible to rent a ......
Read MoreThere is regular bus service between Merlo and various cities throughout Argentina. Buses from Buenos Aires, Mendoza, San Luis and ......
Read MoreMerlo is crowded throughout the high-season summer months, but it can be a fun time to visit and meet new ......
Read MoreMina Clavero is one of the safest small towns in the province. Practice basic common sense, don’t wear flashy or ......
Read MoreMina Clavero is a compact town, so walking is the best method. Tour operators or hired cars can drive would-be ......
Read MoreThe bus terminal is located near the Municipalidad on Av. Mitre. There are regular services to Merlo, San Luis, Mendoza, ......
Read MoreMina Clavero's high season is in full swing during the summer months. Night owls party at clubs and pubs into ......
Read MoreThe only real transportation option in town is to walk. Should you need a ride to a place surrounding the ......
Read MoreThere is a bus service daily to and from Córdoba (approx. 2.5 hr). Pajaro Blanco runs five buses daily to ......
Read MoreLa Cumbrecita is a small, safe Argentine town. Although it is not immune to crime, there should be few problems ......
Read MoreLa Cumbrecita celebrates Santa Semana every year in late March and/or early April. It is the most important celebration in ......
Read MoreA typical tranquil central sierra town, Capilla del Monte does not have any glaring dangers. There have been rare cases ......
Read MoreCapilla del Monte has its bus station at the corner of Rivadavia and Corrientes, located approximately 200 meters south of ......
Read MoreMost people find that walking is the preferred method of travel while in the city of Capilla del Monte. There ......
Read MoreThe weather is never too unpleasant here, though during the afternoons in the summer the thermometer touches 30 degrees celsius ......
Read MoreLa Cumbre is a nice town with no alarming safety issues. It is always the best bet to exercise caution, ......
Read MoreLa Cumbre is a relatively small place so walking around town is the norm. It is also possible to hire ......
Read MoreThe bus station is found at Caraffa and General Paz. There is regular service to and from Córdoba, along with ......
Read MoreHead toward La Cumbre no matter the date on the calendar. It tends to fill up a bit more during ......
Read MoreAlta Gracia is a relatively safe town where travelers should be fine exercising typical caution. When walking around late at ......
Read MoreBe a typical Argentine and walk around town or use a bus. It is possible to hire a taxi to ......
Read MoreThe bus terminal is 10 blocks from the center of town in the Plaza de las Américas at Butori and ......
Read MoreThe weather is usually moderate, though it can be a tad on the hot side during the summer months. At ......
Read MoreThe colectivos or taxis can get you around town for a few Chilean pesos. You may rent a car from ......
Read MoreCalama is a city in Chile where it would serve tourists well to exercise caution. During the day, there are ......
Read MoreTourists have little problem finding taxis in Calama. Cab drivers are even willing to transport people all the way to ......
Read MoreCalama does not have one central terminal, so where you are dropped off in town depends on where that particular ......
Read MoreThe best time to catch a festival in Calama is on March 23 when the town unleashes an impressive display ......
Read MoreCaldera is a relatively safe and laid-back resort. People routinely stroll along the beach and streets in the early morning ......
Read MoreThe tourism office is located at the corner of Toconao and Gustavo le Paige (Tel: 55-851420). It is open Monday ......
Read MoreSan Pedro de Atacama is a safe desert oasis. Travelers and locals alike generally stroll along the town’s streets even ......
Read MoreSeveral bus companies run service to San Pedro de Atacama from Calama. There are usually 10-15 connections per day from ......
Read MoreNo matter the season, expect typical desert weather conditions in San Pedro de Atacama. In the winter, temperatures hover around ......
Read MoreTravel on foot is the most common method to explore town. If you prefer to skirt around San Pedro de ......
Read MoreCopiapó does not have too many problems with crime. Be alert and remember to pay attention to suspicious-looking characters, watch ......
Read MoreCopiapó’s main bus terminal located three blocks south of Plaza Prat at the corner of Freire and Chacabuco is served ......
Read MoreDía del Minero (Miner’s Day) is celebrated annually on August 10. Two other festivals are noteworthy, one on December 8 ......
Read MoreThere is plenty to do and see in Norte Chico. La Serena, the nation’s second oldest city has some of ......
Read MoreOutdoorsmen will find a glut of fantastic camping opportunities along beaches, in national parks and in reserves such as Parque ......
Read MoreA lot of the tour operators in the region are found in Copiapó. Guides - some knowledgeable, others not so ......
Read MoreNorte Chico is one of the safest regions in the whole of Chile. Most of its towns are relatively small ......
Read MoreLa Serena is heavily visited during the summer months, so to avoid the rush and cost increases attempt to visit ......
Read MoreNorte Chico is a semi-arid territory with vegetation few and far between. It marks the transition from the fertile heartland ......
Read MoreThe region of Norte Chico is rich in highlights. Chile’s second oldest city, La Serena, is located in the region, ......
Read MorePick up a town map at the Municipalidad de Pichilemu near the bus terminal at Angel Gaete 365. Banco Estado ......
Read MorePichilemu is a relatively safe and laidback town. People routinely stroll along the beach and streets in the early morning ......
Read MoreChileans and tourists alike populate Pichilemu during the summer months with January and February the most popular months. Expect to ......
Read MoreWalking is the most common form of transportation in Pichilemu since it is a pretty small town. However, taxis are ......
Read MoreThe bus terminal is inconveniently located on the outskirts of town on Calle Millaco, between Calle Comercio and J. Errazuriz. ......
Read MoreFrom the bus and train terminals you can take a bus, but once in town it is easy enough to ......
Read MoreLos Angeles probably is not worth a visit itself, though it is a good platform to Parque Nacional Laguna del ......
Read MoreTerminal Santa María located at Av. Sor Vicenta 2051 northeast of the center of town is the destination for long-distance ......
Read MoreTown information can be found at the Sernatur located at Caupolicán 450 (office No. 6 on the third floor). Send ......
Read MoreLos Angeles is relatively similar to Chillán and Angol in terms of safety. It is by no means an overwhelmingly ......
Read MoreAs far as South American cities are concerned, Concepción is a relatively safe place. Still, as Chile’s second largest city ......
Read MoreThe best time to visit Chillán depends on your interests. Obviously, if you want to stroll the Feria de Chillán ......
Read MoreTrains arrive from Santiago, Concepción and Temuco - check www.efe.cl for times - five blocks east of the plaza near ......
Read MoreFrom the bus and train terminals, it is easy enough to walk most anywhere in town desired. Should you need ......
Read MoreChillán does not have too many problems with crime. Be alert and remember to pay attention to suspicious looking characters, ......
Read MoreThe tourism office (Tel: 42-433459) is located in the Municipalidad on the Plaza de Armas at 18 de Septiembre 590, ......
Read MoreThe (austral) summer months, in particular January and February, are the best time to visit Santa Cruz and venture into ......
Read MoreRancagua is serviced by both train and bus. From Santiago, the 45-minute ride by train cost CH$5,000 and drops passengers ......
Read MoreTaxis and buses are plentiful around Rancagua. Be sure to check that the meter is turned on in your cab, ......
Read MoreThere are few overwhelming dangers in Rancagua besides the occasional pickpocket. That said, be sure to practice common sense and ......
Read MoreDestinations
Belén, located 85 kilometers (52.8 mi) west of Andalgalá along RP-46, is a good base for hiking, horseback riding and ......
Read MoreCachi is a sleepy town in the mountain shadows 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) east of Nevado del Cachi, approximately 2,280 ......
Read MoreCafayate, located 183 kilometers (113.7 mi) from the provincial capital along National Route 68, is the main city in the ......
Read MoreSan Salvador de Jujuy is a southern city that serves as its provincial capital, located approximately 1,260 meters (4134 ft) ......
Read MoreParque Arqueológico and Natural Cerro Colorado is found approximately 170km north of Córdoba and 10km from the small village of ......
Read MoreSanta Rosa de Calamuchita, located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) south of Villa General Belgrano, was founded by a group of ......
Read MoreLocated 70 kilometers (43.5 mi) from Córdoba, La Falda is a pleasant resort town with wooded surroundings and mountainous landscapes. ......
Read MoreThis Chilean town was founded in 1791 as Santa Rosa de Los Andes by Ambrosio O’Higgins, the father of famous ......
Read MoreAt 636m above sea level in central Chile, San Felipe is situated on the Aconcagua River. It was founded in ......
Read MoreWorld-class skiing is synonymous with Portillo, so it is no surprise the U.S., Italian and Austrian Olympic teams flock to ......
Read MoreThe Aconcagua Valley offers those who pass through its narrow valley with drastic slopes fantastic wine country tours. The valley ......
Read MoreWorld-class skiing is synonymous with Portillo, so it is no surprise the U.S., Italian and Austrian Olympic teams flock to ......
Read MoreSan Luis is known as the Puerta del Cuyo (Door to the Cuyo) referring to the region 280 kilometers (173 ......
Read MoreMerlo, at 1,000 meters (3, 281 ft) above sea level and 95 kilometers (59 mi) south of Mina Clavero at ......
Read MoreMina Clavero, at 915 meters (3,002 ft), is located in the mountain ranges of Achala and de Pocho, and enjoys ......
Read MoreCapilla del Monte, located 16 kilometers north of La Cumbre, boasts the serene beauty of Cerro Uritorco at 1,980 meters, ......
Read MoreAt 1,141m, La Cumbre rests at the highest point of the Punilla Valley and is located 13km north of La ......
Read MoreAlta Gracia is found 37km south of Córdoba with a mild climate that makes it one of the better places ......
Read MoreCaldera has the feel of a typical small beach town of approximately 14,000 souls. The people are relaxed, the seafood ......
Read MoreThe Humboldt penguin is the biggest draw to this 43,754-hectare national park. It also features immaculate beaches of fine white ......
Read MoreSoutheast of San Pedro de Atacama, the Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos extends over 73,986 hectares (180.4 acres) divided into seven ......
Read MorePukará de Quitor are the ruins of a 12th-century fortress originally built on a steep hillside on the Río San ......
Read MoreTravel an additional 4km past Pukará de Quitor and find the ruins of Catarpe - an interesting place, though most ......
Read MoreAt an elevation of 2,400 meters, San Pedro de Atacama is a small village in the desert in northern Chile. ......
Read MoreThe small fishing town of Taltal located at the base of the coastal mountains is the only stop of relative ......
Read MoreThe ruins of the mining town of Chañarcillo can be visited on a day trip from Copiapó. When silver was ......
Read MoreAugustín Ross Edwards envisioned a European-style resort town when he pictured Pichilemu in the second half of the 19th century. ......
Read MoreIt is a dusty dirt road that leads travelers from Angol 35km west to the entrance of Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta ......
Read MoreThis amazing landscape earned its name after the lake was formed from the 1972 eruption of Volcán Antuco, when the ......
Read MoreConcepción, founded in 1551, is the second-largest city in Chile behind Santiago. It is also one of the country’s most ......
Read MoreTel: 55, Pop: 300,000 Many tourists do not give Antofagasta a second thought - and it is probably a good idea ......
Read MoreThe only reason a traveler without family connections to Chañaral needs to visit this town is to use it as ......
Read MorePica appears to be a mirage in the distance at first glance. Then it slowly reveals itself as an oasis ......
Read MoreThe 860-hectare Reserva Natural Pingüino de Humboldt, which includes several offshore islands bordering Regions III and IV, is home to ......
Read MoreCopiapó is driven economically by the mining industry. The town grew significantly thanks to the 18th-century gold rush, and once ......
Read MoreLos Angeles is an unspectacular agricultural town without any true must-see places to make it worth a traveler's while to ......
Read MoreThe agricultural town of Rancagua does little to distinguish itself from others in the Central Valley with the exception of ......
Read MoreThe majority of Chilean wine comes from this area south of Santiago that encompasses Region V (Valparaiso), Region VI (Rancagua), ......
Read MoreChances are travelers will never forget their first sight of Quebrada de Humahuaca. The impressive beauty of this gorge is ......
Read MoreSan Miguel de Tucumán is located at the heart of the sugar-rich Tucumán Province. Officially known as the provincial capital ......
Read MoreThe Norte Chico stretches from the Santiago region up to about 500km north. The geography is characterised by long parched ......
Read MoreHotels
Hotel Samay is nothing special, but the rooms are clean, albeit not well-lit, with comfortable beds. Each room has a ......
Read MoreHotel Belén is the most extravagant lodging in the area. The hotel, which is only a few years old, has ......
Read MoreHotel Gómez is one of the better options in town for backpackers. The price is right for those on a ......
Read MoreRepública is not the fanciest hotel in the city, but it gets the job done. Rooms are clean, the beds ......
Read MoreOh! Hostel is a solid choice for backpackers on a budget. Rooms are basic but clean, and there is a ......
Read MoreTucumán Hostel is one of the first choices among backpackers in Tucumán, not just for the clean sheets and hot ......
Read MoreCatalina Park Hotel is an upscale hotel that targets businessmen passing through Tucumán. It has every amenity needed: a rooftop ......
Read MoreCarlos V is an upscale hotel that prides itself on excellent service. All 70 rooms are modern and stocked with ......
Read MoreThe Sala de Payogasta Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the town’s center along Ruta Nacional 40, at Km 4510. ......
Read MoreHespedaje Nevado de Cachi is a fine budget hostel in Cachi. The rooms are simple but clean, and there is ......
Read MoreHostal Llaqta Mauka’s pastel-walled have large windows that allow fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. The rooms (singles, doubles and ......
Read MoreHostel Ruta 40, a favorite among backpackers, is conveniently located one block from the main plaza. The dorm-style rooms with ......
Read MoreHostal del Valle is a highly recommended B&B. It's very clean, the beds are comfortable and the showers always have ......
Read MoreLos Patios is a luxury hotel and wine spa that spares no expense. It's decorated in colonial tapestries, regional textiles ......
Read MoreHotel Augustus is a good mid-range option for those passing through Jujuy. This 82-room hotel offers well-kept rooms with plush ......
Read MoreThe Hotel Jujuy Palace is a great option for travelers with cash to burn. This high-end business hotel is clean, ......
Read MoreResidencial San Antonio is a nice crashpad for the budget traveler in San Salvador de Jujuy. The cheap rooms are ......
Read MoreThis B&B has decent-sized rooms and is wonderfully decorated--the handiwork of the owner, who also willingly offers a wealth of ......
Read MoreHotel Altos de la Viña, located approximately 15 minutes from the airport and almost five kilometers (3 mi) from the ......
Read MoreThis boutique hotel is a restored colonial home. There is a pleasant patio with a palm tree and the rooms ......
Read MoreLa Olla (Camino a Yacanto, Tel: 03546-499600) is one of the better, and cheaper, campsites found in Santa Rosa de ......
Read MoreBrisas del Río offers 11 cabins ideally suited for groups of four or six people. Rooms are well kept, and ......
Read MoreA lot of well-to-do couples, as well as some families, choose this elegant hotel shrouded by large trees on the ......
Read MoreThis well-kept residence is one of the nicest economical options in the province. The antique house is home to the ......
Read MoreThe cabins at El Mirador are nothing short of fantastic. The views of the surrounding sierras are breathtaking, the outdoor ......
Read MoreLocated in La Falda’s residential zone of Villa Edén, the Las Ardillas wood-furnished cabins are a top choice for lodging ......
Read MoreThis hostel draws a lot of backpackers and other travelers on a budget. The rooms are clean, the staff is ......
Read MoreThis 53-room hotel is situated nicely near the main square. All rooms have a private bathroom, central heating, cable TV, ......
Read MoreLocated six blocks from the central plaza, this 45-room hotel offers cable TV, telephone and air conditioning. There are singles, ......
Read MoreVista Suites and Spa is the nicest place to sleep in San Luis. It is also loaded with amenities—indoor pool, ......
Read MoreHead toward the Hotel Camino del Rey if style and substance take precedence over a cheap place to rest. Located ......
Read MoreThe staff at Mundial is friendly and the beds are comfortable. There is a pool and room service, and breakfast ......
Read MoreThe rooms at Hotel Piscu Yaco are comfortable, with a private bathroom, telephone, WiFi and room service. There is also ......
Read MoreHotel Piedra Blanca has a lovely setting among some trees and offers a quiet place to relax near the large ......
Read MoreSol del Champaquí is one of the best budget lodgings in Mina Clavero. This hostel is well-kept, caters to a ......
Read MoreThis all-inclusive spa is an excellent upscale option in Mina Clavero. The pool is refreshing, the views are great and ......
Read MoreThe pool is incredible, the suites are fantastic and the cabanas are as close as it gets to finding a ......
Read MoreThe pool is incredible, the suites are fantastic and the cabins are as close as it gets to finding a ......
Read MoreThese comfortable cabins are located near the town entrance across from the car park. The rooms have plenty of space ......
Read MoreLas Verbenas rivals Cumbrecita Hotel as the finest accomodation in La Cumbrecita, with a nice swimming pool and wood-floor rooms ......
Read MoreCumbrecita Hotel is one of the best hotels in the La Cumbrecita—and many argue it is the top choice. The ......
Read MoreDos Aguas cabins are excellent, with spacious rooms and plenty of amenities. Breakfast is included, and there is a kitchen ......
Read MoreHotel Principado is not as highbrow as Montecassino, but for those without a lot of cash to toss around, it's ......
Read MoreMontecassino Hotel is without a doubt the best in town, with its modern décor, plushy, feathered pillows and spectacular views ......
Read MorePitch a tent, unroll a sleeping bag and camp out for an evening at El Paso. Camping is really one ......
Read MoreThis plush hotel, loaded with all the usual amenities, is one of the best places to stay in La Cumbre. ......
Read MorePosada San Andrés is the hotel to stay at when in La Cumbre. This posh place has a pool, Jacuzzi, ......
Read MoreReina is a popular option for backpackers in search of a decent hostel. Rooms are not sparkling clean, but good ......
Read MoreThis is the best campsite in Alta Gracia for those who like to experience the true essence of the backpacking ......
Read MorePosada is a quaint little bed and breakfast that is worth a stay, assuming it's not full. The beds are ......
Read MoreAfter it opened its doors in early 2009, Turning Point quickly became known among budget travelers as one of the ......
Read MoreThe 77-room Hotel Puerta del Sol offers all the luxury anyone would need. It is sparkling clean and rooms contain ......
Read MoreDamajuana Hostel attracts a more youthful crowd looking to save some cash and meet up with other globetrotters in the ......
Read MoreHead here for a fantastic, funky and colorful budget hostel that opened its doors in 2003. It is a nice ......
Read MoreThis hotel is nicely located away from the hustle and bustle surrounding Plaza Independencia but is only a 5-10 minute ......
Read MoreHotel Zamora is a fairly good option for travelers on a budget but also in the need of a bit ......
Read MoreHotel Milena is a nice, simple hotel located down a small side street called Babilonia (off Pardo) in the cul-de-sac. ......
Read MoreLocated just off the plaza, the high-end Hotel Mariscal Alcázar features 60 rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, WiFi ......
Read MoreHotel Don Lucho’s building dates back to the early 1900’s and, as one would assume, gives off a vibe from ......
Read MoreBe sure to book ahead for a stay at the popular Hotel Océano. It is a favorite among backpackers for ......
Read MoreThe Jandy Hotel is located nicely near the center of town, less than a block from the main square. Rooms ......
Read MoreTerra Sol is not the fanciest choice in town but it is a nice mid-range option for those who want ......
Read MoreResidencial Millaray has simple, clean rooms with shared bathrooms and a comfortable patio to relax in with a book. Its ......
Read MoreHostal La Ruca is relatively new to the budget accommodation scene in San Pedro de Atacama. It caters to backpackers ......
Read MoreThe low cost at Monypan draws mostly students and an early-20s crowd. Maybe the best part of the hostel is ......
Read MoreThis character-laced hostal has adobe walls and a thatch roofs. There is a small courtyard but guests enter through the ......
Read MoreCasa Adobe is a small and cozy hotel built from adobe and other local materials. It has 14 rooms with ......
Read MoreHostal Mamatierra is a quaint and relatively quiet place to relax between desert adventures. The owner is usually there to ......
Read MoreThere are no singles available here so do not come here solo unless you are in the mood to share ......
Read MoreHostal Inti and Killa is a typical house that was restored and furnished to cater to a traveler’s need. Rooms ......
Read MoreCome here for a pleasant mid-range option. Don Raúl Hotel has 33 well-kept rooms with private bathrooms and comfortable beds. ......
Read MoreThis is another perfectly acceptable budget option for backpackers. The rooms with shared bathrooms are forgettable and very simple but ......
Read MoreThis place is a great option for budget travelers looking for a cheap, no-frills place. It is not the most ......
Read MoreThe Hotel Montecatini I is about as good as it gets for a mid-range option in South America. There is ......
Read MoreHotel La Casona, a well-kept place a few blocks from downtown, is the best mid-range option in Copiapó. The English-speaker ......
Read MoreThis hotel is one of the better options in town for those who do not worry about counting their pennies. ......
Read MoreDutchman Marcel Janssen opened this pleasant hostal across the street from Playa Infiernillo in January of 2007, and it does ......
Read MoreHotel Chile España is a popular spot among backpackers due in large part to its close proximity to the vast ......
Read MoreThe rooms are clean, simple and cheap at the Residencial Metro so it is no surprise it attracts many backpackers ......
Read MoreBudget accommodation is not widely available in Concepción, but Hotel San Sebastián offers the wallet some relief in a city ......
Read MoreThe amenities found in any typical Holiday Inn in Kansas or Ohio are replicated at the hotel chain’s version in ......
Read MoreThere is a lot to like about Hotel Club Presidente Concepción. It is located in a nice part of town ......
Read MoreHotel Alonso de Ercilla is a good mid-range option for travelers who want to be within several blocks of the ......
Read MoreHostal Canadá is probably the best budget option in Chillán. For approximately $9 per person, guests enjoy clean rooms, a ......
Read MoreThe Hotel Las Terrazas is doubtfully a backpacker’s first choice, but it is a solid mid-range option that caters more ......
Read MoreThis family-run establishment is located near the busy city center at the southeast corner of the Plaza de Armas. Hotel ......
Read MoreThe showers are a bit on the small side, but the rooms are decent sized and simple with clean sheets ......
Read MoreThis hostel is another popular choice in Chillán among backpackers. Solo travelers might have to share a room when the ......
Read MoreThe Vendimia Hotel is perfect for those who want to be close to the action but not entirely in it. ......
Read MoreThis colonial-style hotel does not cater to the run-of-the-mill backpacker. It features 113 rooms, including 14 suites as well as ......
Read MoreThe Hotel Aguila Real serves as a mid-range option for those interested in more than a comfortable bed. The hotel ......
Read MoreThose on a budget should quickly make their way to Hotel España. The cleanliness, 24-hour hot water and hospitable staff ......
Read MoreRestaurants
El Único serves regional and traditional Argentine dishes. The steak, topped with a pepper sauce, is an excellent choice, especially ......
Read MoreThe set lunches here are made with care and served in heaping portions: Each plate has nearly a whole chicken, ......
Read MoreAfter stuffing yourself at one of Tucumán’s fine local restaurants, head to San Remo for dessert. This ice cream shop ......
Read MoreAlvarito specializes in international food. The fairly inexpensive Arabic cuisine is a welcome break from empanadas and tapas. ......
Read MoreSetimio Vinoteca and Wine Bar is the perfect place to treat yourself to a classy meal. The wine selection is ......
Read MoreLos Hornos offers regional cuisine, including the stand-by (but always delicious) juicy slab of sirloin with veggies and a salad. ......
Read MorePizzaria Io has the best pizza in town, baked to perfection in a wood oven and roasted with a wide ......
Read MoreEl Aujero is a simple restaurant that serves regional dishes such as humita and empanadas. It is a popular choice ......
Read MoreSala de Payogasta is inconveniently located 10 minutes outside of town along Ruta Nacional 40 at Km 4510 on a ......
Read MoreLuna Cautiva, opened in 2005 just meters from the Iglesia de San José, serves empanadas, humitas, cazuela de choclo and ......
Read MoreCasa Ñanta is a popular resto-bar in Cafayate that serves typical regional cuisine lead by the local favorite: steak. It ......
Read MoreLos Paraisos dishes out all the staples: rabbit, goat, pork and juicy steak. It is definitely worth trying something new ......
Read MoreLocals flock to El Rancho for its flavorful regional cuisine. After filling up on tapas or empanadas, take a stroll ......
Read MoreZorba's menu is filled with dishes from Greece and Argentina. The salads are loaded with feta cheese, and the layered ......
Read MoreThe food is average at La Royal, but it stays open in the middle of the day when other restaurants ......
Read MoreRuta 9 is a favorite of locals and travelers alike, with oversized portions of chicken and beef, and snappy service. ......
Read MoreDon't jump to conclusions because of the name; Parrillada Chung King is a favorite among locals not for Chinese food, ......
Read MoreManos Jujeñas is an excellent and inexpensive option for local cuisine. But be prepared to wait a few minutes, because ......
Read MoreThis restaurant should be at the top of your grub list in San Salvador de Jujuy. One taste of the ......
Read MoreIt is impossible to visit too many parrillas in Argentina, so drop into La Pulpería to taste another one of ......
Read MoreLos Cabritos is a reliable steakhouse that grills tender cuts of pork and steak, as well as blood sausage. The ......
Read MoreGrab a few slices of piping-hot pizza dripping with gooey cheese at Pizza Siete. Sometimes the staff is less than ......
Read MoreCafé Nuevo Strauss bakes several excellent chocolate-soaked pastries that perfectly accompany a cup of coffee. The simple restaurant has friendly ......
Read MoreThe service is fast and the steaks are tender and big enough to fill up even the hungriest tourist at ......
Read MoreLa Bordolesa is the favorite parrilla in La Falda. The best time to visit is during the summer months when ......
Read MoreThis is a favorite stop for San Luis residents looking to indulge in something sweet. Miga’s makes excellent pastries and ......
Read MoreLa Ragazza is a typical Argentine pizzeria with a friendly staff. They have a variety of toppings to choose from, ......
Read MoreDonatto is another good choice for meat lovers. Steak is their specialty, cooked to your preference. The menu includes excellent ......
Read MoreLa Porteña serves some of the best pizzas in the city of San Luis: hot and toasty right out of ......
Read MoreLas Pircas is a fine steakhouse that serves Argentine beef. They offer a variety of meat dishes, but the sirloin ......
Read MoreThis small but friendly café is an ideal place to grab an early-morning breakfast or late-afternoon lunch. Locals scurry in ......
Read MoreThe filet at Murallón is probably the best thing on the menu, but the ravioli is surprisingly good, too. There ......
Read MoreLa Posta steakhouse offers one of the better seasoned sirloins in Merlo. There is some regional food on the menu, ......
Read MoreThe hot, cheesy slices at Pizza Pringles are a safe bet if you're looking for a sure, solid meal. The ......
Read MoreThis local grill has excellent portions of ribs and blood sausage to accompany a fine selection of wines, as well ......
Read MoreCustomers of this local favorite in Mina Clavero suggest that a diner can never go wrong with the chicken: a ......
Read MoreFound in the commercial center of town, El Mosquito offers excellent dishes at reasonable prices. The menu features homemade pasta, ......
Read MoreSimilar to the other cafés that line Paseo Bajo, Café Maverick is a nice place to enjoy a cup of ......
Read MoreThe pizza here will not be confused with anything found in Italy, but it isn’t terrible, either. Typical pies with ......
Read MoreBar Suizo is the first stop for those who prefer fine foods. It has slow-cooked Argentine steaks, along with tender ......
Read MoreCapilla del Monte residents choose this petite café when they need a cup of coffee or rich hot choclate, and ......
Read MoreBeef-lovers are in luck: La Rueda grills up savory Argentine beef that ranks as one of the best meals in ......
Read MoreRestaurants like Maracaibo are the reason Argentine beef is famous. The sirloins are made to order, and the filet mignon, ......
Read MoreThis is the place for great early bird breakfast. The pastries and cakes are made better than those mom used ......
Read MoreThis restaurant has the best pasta in town, so head here if you are in the mood for fresh ravioli ......
Read MoreThe parrilla is as filling here as a traveler will find in La Cumbre. Also there is a nice array ......
Read MoreDe Cachi cooks up thick steaks prepared as ordered. The chicken is succulent as well, and can be combined with ......
Read MoreA stone throw away from Morena is Albeniz - another restaurant that specializes in regional cuisine. The fish is a ......
Read MoreSet in an interesting neocolonial house, this restaurant is one of the better options in town. It serves all the ......
Read MoreAlta Gracia is not known for its food, so do not expect to find world-class dining while in town. There ......
Read MoreLomitos Crisol is the best place for sandwich lovers to eat in Parque Sarmiento. The sandwiches are topped off with ......
Read MoreTake a break from a stroll through Parque Sarmiento at this outdoor café found on the banks of the park’s ......
Read MoreThe outdoor tables at Salsita offer an excellent opportunity to relax with a coffee or soda and people-watch locals as ......
Read MoreThis restaurant is a popular choice after a night of dancing. Locals flock to this bar around 7 or 8 ......
Read MoreGoodbar is an excellent place to score some pub grub. The empanadas are stuffed with cheese and chicken, or for ......
Read MoreMexican food is not abundant in Córdoba, but Mariachi does it right —for a price. The shrimp, chicken, steak and ......
Read MoreIn a country that is seemingly oblivious about how to cook a proper pizza, Il Noninno offers somewhat of a ......
Read MoreEl Arrabal is one of the best deals for those in search of dinner and a tango show in Córdoba. ......
Read MoreThis is a hip place to grab a few beers or glass of Argentine wine before attempting to convince a ......
Read MoreThis is arguably the first choice in Mendoza to indulge in the world-famous Argentine filet. The piece of meat is ......
Read MoreThis is the place to head for a cheap meal with local flavor in vintage Mendoza atmosphere. Argentines deal out ......
Read MoreThe family-run La Marchigiana is another fantastic choice for Italian food in Mendoza. The salad and ravioli are excellent, and ......
Read MoreWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do. . . or rather, do as those from Mendoza do and find ......
Read MoreAthenas is sandwiched between a pair of restaurants offering almost the same menu, but the beef here is excellent. Argentine ......
Read MoreThis place is a haven for pizza lovers who snub those Chilean makeshift pizzas without sauce or much cheese often ......
Read MoreCielo Mar y Tierra’s patio is a pleasant, relaxed place to order a relatively inexpensive lunch special which will set ......
Read MoreClub de la Unión serves up great almuerzos and dinners of typical and traditional Chilean cuisine. The chicken at lunch ......
Read MoreA popular spot in Ñuñoa among local students, young professionals and beer snobs, this microbrewery offers good dark and light ......
Read MoreBlondie draws hip and youthful bar-seekers to its four-floor dance club and can pack in as many as 2,000 dancers. ......
Read MoreGo straight to El Arriero for a fantastic steak or another good-sized portion of meat off the barbecue. The menu ......
Read MoreThis restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, and is arguably the best place to eat in Caldera. The crab is always ......
Read MoreNuevo Miramar’s strength is its romantic location on the beach. The views of the sea are spectacular, while the seafood ......
Read MoreThere is a meal for almost everyone on the menu at El Plateao. The restaurant serves up cold sushi, hot ......
Read MoreMilagro is a chic establishment to drink a glass of wine and enjoy some good conversation. The restaurant serves set ......
Read MoreThe occasional live local music and particularly friendly service help single this restaurant out on a street with no shortage ......
Read MoreLa Casona is a perfect place for an inexpensive meal – but don’t let the prices fool you because it ......
Read MoreCafé Adobe is the perfect spot to grab an early breakfast or a late drink. There are at least three ......
Read MoreBlanco is new to the restaurant scene in San Pedro de Atacama. The all white decoration creates a nice atmosphere ......
Read MoreFor a meal in San Pedro de Atacama, Tierra is the natural choice - literally. The restaurant uses only natural ......
Read MoreIf you have ever wondered whether rabbit tastes like chicken, now is your chance to find out. El Corsario serves ......
Read MoreDo not walk into this hotel-restaurant looking for a cheap dinner. The Italian food is not world-class but it is ......
Read MoreDi Tito is another good place to sit down at, especially if you have been in the country for an ......
Read MoreIt is impossible to find a cheaper meal that you will enjoy this much. This is where the locals flock ......
Read MoreHao-Hwa serves some of the best Chinese food north of Santiago. A combination plate full of goodies and enough to ......
Read MoreDutchman Marcel Janssen, who also owns the well-kept Surf Hostal directly across the street, built this intimate restaurant. The patio ......
Read MoreDespite the name 100% Pizza, this restaurant also offers empanadas as well for approximately $1.50. However, pizza is its specialty. ......
Read MoreThis is where Pichilemu locals beeline toward when a cheap, savory meal is needed. The restaurant is so popular in ......
Read MoreThis restaurant is where locals head when in the need of authentic Chinese cuisine. And the price is right too ......
Read MoreSublime Sushi Bar is a mid-range restaurant option for the gringo in need of something a little more upscale than ......
Read MoreA favorite of local students in Barrio Estación, Treinta y Tantos dishes out delicious and cheap empanadas. As is suggested ......
Read MoreBuccato Express offers a wide range of options to its customers with most meals between $5-10. Dine on traditional Chilean ......
Read MoreEnjoy one of the best cups of coffee or tea in town at the chain restaurant Café Haiti. The café ......
Read MoreThis vegetarian option caters to more than those individuals in need of only bunny food - though the greens here ......
Read MoreThis is a more upscale choice near the plaza with elegantly dressed waiters eager to serve the chef’s latest creation. ......
Read MoreSurprisingly, this is a good second option for local cuisine if the hustle and bustle of the Mercado Central too ......
Read MoreBreakfast and lunch will fill you up at a reasonable price - the chicken with rice is approximately $4 - ......
Read MoreThe true flavors of a town are often found in the eateries that dot its central market and Chillán’s revitalized ......
Read MoreLicanrray is one of numerous restaurants along the western side of the Plaza de Armas. It serves basic but familiar ......
Read MoreThis restaurant is conveniently located on the northern end of the plaza so it is a short stroll to find ......
Read MoreBrannigan’s is a little more up-scale and not exactly the place to lose control. Still, this swanky corner pub in ......
Read MoreThis is a high-priced option for those looking for a place to dance into the early morning. Chileans with a ......
Read MoreLocals and foreigners alike mix together at this popular spot in Providencia. The dance music is loud, but there are ......
Read MoreMiss the 1970s? Out of nostalgia or because you weren’t born yet? Either way, El Tunel provides the blast from ......
Read MoreIn general, Irish pubs abroad are tourist traps, and Flannery’s is no exception. This is not all bad, however. The ......
Read MoreBokhara is another lively disco, and popular part of Santiago’s gay scene. It regularly features drag shows, and the service ......
Read MoreLocated in the middle of Mercado Central, this cozy restaurant is a nice place to take a break from shopping. ......
Read MoreSan Pablo’s advertises the best empanadas in town, though the food is adequate at best. However, the price is right ......
Read MoreConveniently located on the corner of the Plaza de Armas, Chilote specializes in pescados and mariscos, and gives it to ......
Read MoreMore and more visitors to Talca are discovering Vivace. Some consider it the best restaurant in town and after one ......
Read MoreThis is a popular spot among locals to find a cheap drink in Ñuñoa. It is in full bloom during ......
Read MoreActivities
The Museo Provincial Cóndor Huasi has an impressive collection of Diaguita artifacts. The vast quantity of ceramics, along with bronze ......
Read MoreThe Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Belén was inspired by the cathedral that stands in Catamarca, and was designed and constructed, ......
Read MorePlaza Presbítero Olmos de Aguilera is a well-manicured plaza shaded by orange trees and palms. It is lined with several ......
Read MoreThe Museo de la Industria Azucarera is a tribute to the area’s rich sugar-making history. It's housed at Parque 9 ......
Read MoreThis popular park, located east of the city center, is a green haven in a busy, traffic-infested city. Lovers come ......
Read MoreMuseo Arqueológico is a petite museum with an impressive collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from the local indigenous people. ......
Read MoreCasa Histórica, two blocks south of the plaza on Calle Congreso, is a house-turned-museum, full of historical documents and antique ......
Read MorePlaza Independencia is the heart of Tucumán, with its large central fountain surrounded by fruit-laden shade trees. Locals tend to ......
Read MoreCerro de la Virgen is a nice day hike in the Cachi area, through hanging valley slopes freckled with huge ......
Read MoreLas Pailas is an intriguing set of ancient ruins approximately 16 kilometers (10 mi) west of Cachi, including a complex ......
Read MoreThe Museo Arqueológico, located on the eastern side of the palm-shaded Plaza Mayor, displays a fairly standard collection of items ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Los Cardones has breathtaking views from altitudes varying between 2,700 meters (8,858 ft) and 5,000 meters (16,404 ft). ......
Read MoreCerro San Isidoro, located five kilometers (3 mi) west of town, contains ancient cave paintings from the region’s indigenous people. ......
Read MoreA visit north of Cafayate to the Quebrada de los Flechas (Gorge of Arrows) is a breathtaking experience. The massive ......
Read MoreTravel north from Cafayate toward Salta along National Route 68 to view the amazing Quebrada de las Conchas (Gorge of ......
Read MoreThe Museo de la Vid y El Vino, located at Güemes and Chacabuco, is not the most glamorous museum in ......
Read MoreBodegas open their doors to teach the history and manufacturing, and of course provide samples, of the traditional wine produced ......
Read MoreLocated to the east of San Salvador de Jujuy, Parque Nacional Calilegua covers 76,306 hectares of mountainous terrain that include ......
Read MoreHotel Termas de Reyes is located slightly north of San Salvador de Jujuy along RP-4 at Km 19. If you ......
Read MoreTravel one block south of the Museo Arqueológico Provincial to find the Museo Histórico Provincial. While there are more impressive ......
Read MoreThe Museo Arqueológico Provincial is a good walkthrough on a lazy afternoon, but not an essential sight. For most visitors, ......
Read MoreThe Iglesia San Francisco is a couple blocks west of Plaza Belgrano at the corner of Lavalle and Belgrano. The ......
Read MorePlaza Belgrano is surrounded by avenues Sarmiento, San Martín, Gornti and Belgrano at the eastern part of the microcentro. This ......
Read MoreFor those tired of the backpacking scene, or in need of a quick tune-up before going home to your bowling ......
Read MoreThere is no better way to spend a hot summer day in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita than to soak up ......
Read MoreA visit to Yacanto de Calamuchita is a can’t-miss excursion near Santa Rosa. The small village is approximately 31 kilometers ......
Read MoreLace up those hiking shoes to set off on this pleasant and scenic 3-hour hike to the summit of Cerro ......
Read MoreThis is a popular place to cool off once the weather starts to heat up in the Punilla Valley. Locals ......
Read MoreThe Museo de Historia Natural is located seven blocks from the Plaza Pringles, on the north side of town, on ......
Read MoreThe cathedral is located in the southeast corner of Plaza Pringles. It was built between 1880 and 1940. It is ......
Read MoreThis national park is hands down the best reason to visit the province. The orange-pink sandstone walls of Potrero de ......
Read MoreThere are no spectacular places to visit in Merlo, though the plaza is a nice and shady place to relax ......
Read MoreThis chilly 7-meter waterfall is actually located approximately 5 kilometers (3 mi) north of Villa Cura Brochero, where a dirt ......
Read MoreParque Nacional de la Quebrada del Condorito can be found 18 kilometers (11.2 mi) from Mina Clavero. The park takes ......
Read MoreVilla Alpina is another little village that can be accessed from La Cumbrecita. It is a pleasant and peaceful place ......
Read MoreThis climb can be accessed from La Cumbrecita, or from the eastern base of Villa Alpina. This is a good, ......
Read MoreThis hike is a short walk from the center of La Cumbrecita. The photogenic waterfall is approximately 14 meters (46 ......
Read MoreLos Terrones is an impressive rock formation with multicolored stones on both sides of a 5 kilometer (3 mi) dirt ......
Read MoreCapilla del Monte has gained some fame around the country, and to some extent worldwide, for the mysterious activity around ......
Read MoreCerro Uritorco is supposedly a hot spot for UFO sightings, but that shouldn't prevent superstitious travelers from making the climb. ......
Read MoreEast of the golf course along Route 66 is the breathtaking El Descanso, featuring intricately-designed gardens, which are particularly popular ......
Read MoreThis is the well-known alfajores factory located approximately 5 kilometers east of the town and produces varieties of the famous ......
Read MoreThis area is not as tame as it appears upon first glance. In March, it attracts daredevils for an international ......
Read MoreGolf fanatics are advised to beeline directly to this more than 90-year-old course. It's landscaped with care, and the clubhouse ......
Read MoreThis museum exhibits items related to Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, who originally arrived in the sierras with hopes to ......
Read MoreThe Estancia Jesuitica Alta Gracia was chosen in 1643 and is the site where the town took its roots until ......
Read MoreThe earlier years of the famous revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara are paid tribute at this museum. The iconic figure spent ......
Read MoreMuseo Histórico Provincial Marqués de Sobremonte was originally contructed in the 18th century to house Córdoba governor Rafael, Marqués de ......
Read MoreFor those that need to be saved, come here to find the “Gateway to Heaven.” At least, that is the ......
Read MoreThe Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes is found in an elegant building originally designed with a French theme in the ......
Read MoreThe Jesuit Estancias, found two blocks southwest of Plaza San Martín, encompass an entire block allocated to the Society of ......
Read MoreThe Monasterio de las Carmelitas Descalzadas de Santa Teresa de Jesús are a set of buildings dedicated to St. Teresa ......
Read MorePlaza San Martín is the original main square and social center for residents of Córdoba. Bull runs, religious processions, military ......
Read MoreIglesia San Pedro, built in 1744 on the western edge of the Plaza de Armas, is one of the most ......
Read MoreThe Museo Gustavo le Paige is a must-see in San Pedro de Atacama. Belgian Jesuit priest Gustavo Le Paige, who ......
Read MoreApproximately 28km from San Pedro de Atacama are the volcanic hot springs Termas de Puritama. These falls and pools of ......
Read MoreThe hostel of El Rincón is located 20 km north of Los Angeles in the heart of the countryside of ......
Read MoreThe Museo de la Alta Frontera has made its name on the fascinating and astonishing collection of traditional Mapuche silver ......
Read MoreThis area located approximately 11km north of town near Playa Roller is littered with weird, and often times absurd, rock ......
Read MoreBahía Inglesa offers a stunning scene thanks to a combination of perfect white beaches and clear blue water with random ......
Read MoreThe strong winds that sweep across the blue sea along the coast of Caldera make it one of the prime ......
Read MoreCementerio Laico was the first non-Catholic cemetery in the city of Caldera. You can view the elaborate tombs of English, ......
Read MoreThe Iglesia San Vincente is a brown- and cream-colored church with a Gothic tower that watches over the town’s main ......
Read MoreThis train station was originally built in 1850 - and shows the wear and tear to prove it. This unique ......
Read MoreSoutheast of San Pedro de Atacama, the Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos extends over 73,986 hectares (180.4 acres) divided into seven ......
Read MorePukará de Quitor are the ruins of a 12th-century fortress originally built on a steep hillside on the Río San ......
Read MoreTravel an additional 4km past Pukará de Quitor and find the ruins of Catarpe - an interesting place, though most ......
Read MoreThe trip to the world-famous Geisers del Tatio, the world’s highest geothermal field (4,300m above sea level) is a once ......
Read MoreIglesia San Pedro built in 1744 on the western edge of the Plaza de Armas is one of the most ......
Read MoreThough it is not part of Parque Nacional Nevado Tres Cruces, Ojos del Salado forms the highest peak in Chile ......
Read MoreParque Nacional Nevado Tres Cruces hosts some incredible sights. It includes two separate sectors of the high Andes which total ......
Read MoreThe ruins of the mining town of Chañarcillo can be visited on a day trip from Copiapó. When silver was ......
Read MoreIglesia Catedral is an English-designed church perched on the southwest corner of the Plaza Prat. It was given a three-tiered ......
Read MoreAlthough now it belongs to the Universidad de Atacama, this palace once was the premier place to live in Copiapó. ......
Read MoreThe Escuela de Minas (School of Mines) located west of town is now home to the Universidad de Atacama. Railroad ......
Read MoreThe Museo Minerológico is one of the most noteworthy and interesting places to visit in Copiapó. Founded in 1857 and ......
Read MoreThe museum is home to displays on the War of the Pacific, on the history and development of mining in ......
Read MoreThose hippies in old surfing movies were telling the truth. Surfing can be more than a sport - it can ......
Read MoreThis zip line over the beach offers a cheap thrill to adventure seekers. Soar 350 meters over the heads of ......
Read MoreIt is a dusty dirt road that leads travelers from Angol 35km west to the entrance of Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta ......
Read MoreSalto del Laja surely is not Chile’s most imposing waterfall, but the cascade is impressive nonetheless. The Río Laja emerges ......
Read MoreThis amazing landscape earned its name after the lake was formed from the 1972 eruption of Volcán Antuco, when the ......
Read MoreApproximately 92km south of Lota, above the Río Tucapel, is the agricultural town of Cañete, site of a famous battle ......
Read MoreA relatively easy and quick day-trip from Concepción is to the former coal mining town of Lota. It is one ......
Read MoreThe Estación de Ferrocarril is noteworthy because of modernist architect Luis Herreros’ columns on the façade. Another appealing feature of ......
Read MoreMexican artist Jorge González Camarena’s huge impressive mural La Presencia de América Latina is a must-see. There are also landscapes ......
Read MoreThe Galería de la Historia tells the tale of Concepción’s history through impressive dioramas. It also offers a taste of ......
Read MoreThe Cajón del Maipo area is a popular spot for rafters looking for some action near the capital. The top ......
Read MoreLocated approximately 5km south of San José is El Melocotón. It is known throughout the country as the site of ......
Read MoreSeveral kilometers north of San José is the town of Guayacán - named after a tree with distinctive streaks in ......
Read MoreEl Manzano is a scenic area with a variety of streams where outdoorsmen can cast a line to do a ......
Read MoreLa Obra used to be a stop on the military railroad that once climbed from Puente Alto to El Volcán. ......
Read MoreThere is a shrine to the folk saint Difunta Correa located past the Carabineros police station at Las Vizcachas. Also, ......
Read MoreLocated approximately 90km from Santiago, Monumento Natural El Morado ($3, closed May - September) is a scenic park with views ......
Read MoreThe long dirt road from San Gabriel runs into Baños Colina ($17, Tel: 56-2-6395266). Here you can view the impressive ......
Read MoreLocated 15km past San José, the relaxed mountain atmosphere of San Alfonso is a fantastic place to clear one’s head. ......
Read MoreContinue 23km southeast from Pirque to find the 13,000-hectare Reserva Nacional Río Clarillo. This tributary canyon of the Cajón boasts ......
Read MorePirque offers the small-town charm impossible to find in nearby bustling Santiago. The village is located on the outskirts of ......
Read MoreSeveral kilometers before the entrance to Las Termas is a group of more affordable cabins, restaurants and bars with live ......
Read MoreTake the short bus ride south along Av. O’Higgins to visit this well-manicured park built in tribute to the famous ......
Read MoreThese public thermal baths are located a bus ride away from Chillán , shortly before Valle Las Trancas. There is ......
Read MoreTermas de Chillán is a poor man’s Portillo or Valle Nevado. The slopes of the 3,122-meter Volcán Chillán might not ......
Read MoreThe open-air market offers all the fresh produce one could desire. Most of the action is within the streets of ......
Read MoreChillán endured a devastating earthquake in 1939 so the Mexican government donated money to build Escuela México. However, the generosity ......
Read MoreThere is an abundance of furniture, military and religious objects on display at this museum from the Franciscan missionaries that ......
Read MoreNow the focus point of the Plaza Bernardo O’Higgins, this supposedly earthquake-resistant cathedral was built between 1941 and 1961. It ......
Read MoreIt is easy to lose yourself in this museum for a number of hours. It has artifacts from a variety ......
Read MoreDon’t miss the beautiful vineyards that surround Santa Cruz. The vineyards at Viu Manent are slightly north of the town ......
Read MoreClub de Jazz is a nice spot to relax and listen to live jazz music in Ñuñoa. The atmosphere is ......
Read MoreAt Farinelli, waiters serve drinks in G-strings for the gay crowd, which also hosts ensemble drag shows. Should you go ......
Read MoreThis is probably not the most comfortable place to drink for gringos over 25. It is truly a youthful scene ......
Read MoreThis might be about as close to Cuba as a traveler from the United States can get legally. The Havana-themed ......
Read MoreA crowd of Santiago’s hippest and stylish often gathers at this club in Ñuñoa. Laberinto has several dance floors with ......
Read MoreThe Altos del Lircay, just 6km past the mountain village of Vilches, is an amazing sight in the central cordillera. ......
Read MoreThe Villa Cultural Huilquilemu is a magnificently restored house now open to the public under the guise of a museum. ......
Read MoreBunker is a the hotspot for travelers looking to find the gay scene in Santiago. The club’s disc jockey bounces ......
Read MoreViña Concha y Toro Viña Concha y Toro is the largest and best-known winery in Chile. The grapevines here originally ......
Read MoreThe 860-hectare Reserva Natural Pingüino de Humboldt, which includes several offshore islands bordering Regions III and IV, is home to ......
Read MoreThis little hill on the eastern side of town offers decent views at almost 100 meters high, which makes it ......
Read MoreThe Plaza de Armas is a must-see as it is one of the best central plazas in the country with ......
Read MoreThe Museo Regional de Rancagua occupies a beautiful, single-story 18th-century colonial house. Inside, several rooms show off its décor synonymous ......
Read MoreThe highlight of the Plaza de los Heroés is the imposing, canary yellow Iglesia Catedral. The church, which was originally ......
Read MoreNamed to commemorate the town's patriot soldiers led by Bernardo O'Higgins, the Plaza de los Heroés is the center of ......
Read MoreTours
The relatively young tourist agency Ampujaco is the best choice in town. The guides are friendly and some are bilingual. ......
Read MoreFernando Gamarra offers guided tours of Valle Encantado where erosion has carved shapes into the mountain’s rocks, as well as ......
Read MoreExpect to get about the same offers here as at most of the other tourist agencies. The staff is friendly ......
Read MoreSer Andino is another well-respected travel agency located in the vicinity of San Salvador de Jujuy (it's actually in the ......
Read MoreElicar Turismo is a respected travel agency that has a lot of experience in national and international tourism. The staff ......
Read MoreThere are a few reliable tour operators located in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita. El Parador de la Montaña specializes in ......
Read MoreCumbres Mediterranean (Av. Eden y Mariano Moreno, Tel: 42-6465) is one of the most respected tour operators in La Falda. ......
Read MoreHorseback riding, mountain ascents, mountain biking, repelling and other adventure tourism is popular around San Luis. The more respected agencies ......
Read MoreMost tourists quickly skip through Calama to head for San Pedro de Atacama. Calama itself is unremarkable, expensive and can ......
Read MoreThere are a pair of well-respected tour operators found in Los Angeles. Interbruna Turismo Ltda. (Tel: 313812) has a helpful ......
Read MoreParagliding, horseback riding, mountain biking or four-wheeling--whatever gets your blood flowing, it can be done in or near Merlo. Hook ......
Read MoreThere are enough tour operators in Mina Clavero that you can easily move on to the next if you get ......
Read MoreThe best tour operator in town is without a doubt Alto Rumbo. They provide experienced, bilingual guides for various climbs, ......
Read MoreEspinosa Esteban (Giménez 124, Tel: 03548 481579) is a well-respected option for those in need of a guide specializing in ......
Read MoreMenendez & Asociados Viajes y Turismo located at Ingeniero Olmos 12 (Tel: 03547 420439) is one of the more respected ......
Read MoreAtacama Connection is one of the more established tour operators in San Pedro de Atacama. The company offers excursions to ......
Read MoreVulcano Expeditions specializes in excursions and adventure sports. Enjoy sand surfing, biking, horse riding, volcano ascensions and tours of Geysers ......
Read MoreThis is one of the more reliable tour operators in Copiapó. Aventurismo’s director Maximiliano Martínez is a friendly knowledge source ......
Read MoreGran Atacama has not been around as long as some of the other tour operators in town, but this agency ......
Read MoreAnother reliable tour operator in Copiapó is Atacama Chile. The agency offers tours to Bahia Inglesa, Ojos del Saldado, Laguna ......
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Tourist information can be found at the office at 24 de Septiembre 484 (Tel: 0381 4303644). The post office is ......
Read MoreLa Hilanderia (Belgrano 592, Tel: 388 424 2875) is a fantastic place to find deals on handmade clothes of sheep ......
Read MoreTo collect important town information swing by the local tourist office (Tel: 429654) at Güemes 13. There are two options ......
Read MoreThe tourist office (423007) located at Av. España 50 offers maps and has a bilingual staff. Several ATMs can be ......
Read MoreTourist information for San Luis can be dug up at the office at San Martín and Belgrano (Tel: 02652 424667). ......
Read MoreThe tourism office at Av. San Martín and. 25 de Mayo (Tel: 03541 470171 or 03541 0241) offers decent information ......
Read MoreLa Cumbrecita has a tourist office across the bridge that takes you over the Río del Medio. It is open ......
Read MoreThe tourist information center at the bus station is very helpful, with a bilingual staff. Banks and ATMs can be ......
Read MoreThe tourist office (Tel: 03548 452966) is located in the old train station at Av. Caraffa 300. The staff is ......
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