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• Pirates and the Sacking of Cartagena

  May 19, 2008 - Cartagena, Colombia

  Cartagena attracts visitors year-round, most of whom journey to this coastal hub to enjoy all that the Caribbean port town ......

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• The Pisco Earthquake: A Year After

  Nov 19, 2007 - Pisco, Peru

  On August 15, 2007, a magnitude-8 earthquake struck Peru's Southern Pacific Coast. The epicenter was located 48 kilometers (30 miles) ......

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• Weather and Climate

  Nov 16, 2007 - Colombia

  Colombia has two seasons—wet and dry—though you can experience each more than once in a calendar year depending on where ......

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Destinations

• The Lake District of Argentina

  Jan 07, 2008 - Argentina

  Argentina’s Lake District marks the northernmost reaches of Patagonia, and like the rest of the fabled region it offers a ......

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• Mendoza and Wine Country

  Jan 07, 2008 - Argentina

  Though not the only province in Argentina to produce wine, Mendoza province is by far the largest and most popular. ......

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• Santa Cruz de la Sierra

  Jul 07, 2007 - Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

  With 1.5 million people, Santa Cruz de la Sierra (commonly referred to as Santa Cruz) is the largest city in ......

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Hotels

• Penthouse 1004

  Apr 03, 2008 - Bariloche, Argentina

  Renowned as one of the best hostels in Argentina, Penthouse 1004 epitomizes backpacker bang for the buck. The highlight of ......

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• Jodanga Backpacker’s Hostel

  Nov 14, 2007 - Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

  A short walk from the heart of Santa Cruz, the airport and the main bus terminal, Jodanga is a relatively ......

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• Huellas Andinas Hostel

  Oct 08, 2007 - Mendoza, Argentina

  Located two blocks off Plaza Independencia, this backpacker house is within walking distance of all of Mendoza’s attractions. The hostel ......

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Restaurants

• Almacen del Sur Delicatessen and Restaurant

  May 05, 2008 - Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina

  For anyone who appreciates the finer things in life, the fine-foods gift shop and restaurant in Maipú is a must ......

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• Tienda del Sol Restaurant

  Apr 08, 2008 - San Rafael, Argentina

  An affordable restaurant aimed toward families and tourists, Tienda del Sol tries for the finer dining-type experience, with tables topped ......

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• The Vines of Mendoza

  Apr 08, 2008 - Mendoza, Argentina

  For those frustrated by Mendoza’s lack of wine tourism infrastructure, Vines of Mendoza is a refreshing alternative. Offering a wine ......

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Activities

• Teleferico Cerro Otto

  Mar 28, 2008 - Bariloche, Argentina

  One of a few teleferico options in Bariloche, the Cerro Otto gondola ride is probably the easiest to access thanks ......

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• Tango Show at Cafe Tortoni

  Jan 18, 2008 - Microcentro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

  While Cafe Tortoni still pulls an even distribution of locals to tourists, the tango shows offered by the long-time establishment ......

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• Jardín Zoologico

  Nov 14, 2007 - Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

  Jardín Zoológico, considered by many to be the best in Bolivia, is a great alternative for viewing endangered wildlife if ......

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Tours

• Bikes and Wines - City

  Apr 08, 2008 - Mendoza, Argentina

  If you can say only one about Bikes and Wines, it’s that they have certainly mastered the art of marketing. ......

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• Bikes and Wines - Chacras

  Apr 08, 2008 - Mendoza, Argentina

  From the creator of Bikes and Wines – Maipú comes another wine-touring option: Bikes and Wines – Chacras. There is ......

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• Huala Turismo Aventura

  Apr 08, 2008 - Bariloche, Argentina

  This outfit, along one of the town’s main drags, splits time as a licensed North Face retailer and an adventure ......

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Services

• Cicles Adelcor

  Apr 08, 2008 - San Rafael, Argentina

  San Rafael is not a large city, and with a little determination and sweat you can easily see the city ......

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• Quality Tienda de Vinos

  Apr 08, 2008 - San Rafael, Argentina

  As the owner of this boutique wine retail store says, “you won’t find any of the wines sold in this ......

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• Familia Weiss Ahumador

  Apr 03, 2008 - Bariloche, Argentina

  The retail side of the Weiss family’s cured meats conglomerate, this gift store is the perfect place to pick up ......

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