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Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain.

After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago, we flew south to Punta Arenas. There we transferred 2 hours by coach to Puerto Natales at the Patagonia steppe. We welcomed an overnight at the spartan but cozy Charles Darwin Hotel and a fabulous dinner of king crab and fresh salmon.

The following day we sailed several hours on the cutter vessel "21 de Mayo" up the fjord of Ultima Esperanza. We stopped for a hike around the fabulous Serano Glacier and a lunch on lamb at a remote cattle ranch. Later we boarded zodiac boats for a thrilling ride to our lodge located inside Torres del Paine National Park. Hosteria Pehoe is rustic for a rate of $200 per room but it lies on the edge of a turquoise glacial lake with an indescribably beautiful view. The backdrop of the spiny tall rugged mountains capped with ice was as vivid as a postcard.

Three days were spent touring the park. We were able to photograph the wildlife including guanaco's of the llama family, foxes, flamingo, sea lions, black neck swans, condors, cormorants and more. Several in our group arranged a nocturnal hike to view the elusive puma but none were spotted. Free time was provided for horse riding and boating to magnificent Grey Glacier which was a delight. Some people opted for an arduous 8 hour hike up the famous towering peaks known as The Torres.

We flew on to Puerto Montt and checked into the first class Hotel Gran Pacifica for four glorious nights to explore Chile's lake region. It began in Puyehue National Park with the backdrop of two spectacular and very active volcanos named Osorno and Calbuco. The afternoon was spent at the hot springs area of Aguas Calientes for a soak in the 110º crystal clear water. Here we participated in an optional canopy cable swing adventure through the treetops which was more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Enroute back to our hotel, we visited a handicraft market with excellent buys on alpaca sweaters and blue lapis stoned jewelry.

The next day we rafted the powerful Petrohue River on class 3 and 4 white water rapids. Four people fell out of an overturned raft but wet suites provided protection from the frigid water and expert guides in kayaks were able to quickly retrieve all. This excursion for me was the highlight of the trip.

On day 8 we enjoyed a catamaran cruise along the shores of All Saints Lake also named Emerald Lake for it's vibrant color in Peulla. The lush green forest here is set in the Andes foothills and covers 220,000 acres. We photographed a succession of beautiful and powerful waterfalls cascading over volcanic boulders of the ice capped Osorno.

Our vacation experience culminated back in Santiago with a farewell feast of seafood at a deluxe local restaurant. Prior to airport departure, we toured the Cavas del Maipo Winery. We enjoyed a lunch of fantastic BBQ steak and imbibed on endless wine, including several vintages which rank among the nations most esteemed exports.

Ten days was sufficient here to see an eyeful. I've had my fill of salmon and lamb for a lifetime and reflect back on a journey well done. We had a wonderful group of 35 participants, most who met as strangers and returned as lifelong friends. The cost of this trip was $2397 plus taxes which included roundtrip air from Miami and all internal flights. The $100 Chilean entry visa was extra. It was a good value and the guides throughout were excellent.

I have toured over 30 countries. The beauty here lies simply in the remoteness; pristine and unscarred nature in her finest glory. In Patagonia God created a perfect juxtaposition of New Zealand's fjords, Switzerland's Alps and British Columbia's forests and lakes. Chile is a misnomer with no connection to peppers. It was the Incan word for "land far away." I felt far removed in this narrow land that stretches to the end of the world yet was able to experience all the comforts of home. It certainly exceeded my expectations and I recommend it for any intrepid travelers list of must-see destinations of a lifetime.

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What makes Argentina such a great choice for your next vacation? Here are ten reasons why you should choose Argentina over anywhere else.

1. Buenos Aires - The lively capital city has enough to offer its guests that if your vacation began and ended here you would feel satisfied. From beautiful colonial architecture to pulsing nightlife there is something to do any time of the day or night.

2. Iguazu Falls - Iguazu Falls pushes 61,660 cubic feet of water per second. It is arguably the biggest waterfalls in the world and is absolutely magnificent. You will not regret a visit to this spectacular natural site. You can visit the falls from both Argentina and Brazil and it is recommended that travelers see both as the perspectives are very different but equally remarkable.

3. Valdez Peninsula - Fly to Puerto Madryn from where you can visit the Valdez Peninsula, a beautiful nature reserve and World Heritage Site. A tour of the Valdez Peninsula visits Puerto Piramides, the only town on the peninsula with between four and five hundred inhabitants.

4. Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego - Ushuaia is considered the southernmost city in the world. The scenery here offers breathtaking views of snow-topped mountains, the Beagle Channel, lakes and vast natural forests.

5. Perito Moreno Glacier - Just 40 miles from El Calafate, this gigantic glacier is 200 feet tall and the most amazing glacier in the park. Visitors are afforded intimate access with walkways and footbridges that allow you to get up close and personal to this amazing natural wonder.

6. Bariloche - Bariloche is the hottest ski and snowboard city in South America. In addition to being the outdoor sports capital of Argentina this city is a cultural center as well, with the beautiful Museum of Patagonia, the Palaeontology Museum and the Cathedral.

7. El Chalten - With the icy peaks of Mount Fitzroy, Cerro Torre and other famous summits grabbing your attention, El Chalten should not be missed, especially by trekkers. Known as the 'trekking capital of Argentina' there trails in and around the surrounding mountains, offering light hikes to serious mountaineering treks.

8. Mendoza - Mendoza is the kind of city where you go for a visit and never leave. Its sluggish pace, beautiful countryside and surrounding vineyards and lovely people are likely to enrapture you from the moment you set foot in this country.

9. Salta - This sophisticated capital of the northwestern part of Argentina is a cultural center with lots of museums, cathedrals and churches. There are an endless of options outside the city in the region, such as outdoor sports: mountain biking, trekking, motorcycling, etc. The salt flats are absolutely beautiful and the famous Train to the Clouds offers fantastic scenery through rugged variable forest.

10. Ibera Wetlands - This nature reserve located 600 miles north of Buenos Aires is a swamp land that is more than 5,000 square miles. It is loaded with wildlife including Caiman, capybaras, swamp deer, howler monkeys, anacondas, manded wolves, armadillos, etc. You can take excursions by boat, on foot or on horseback.

This guide to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia during Argentina vacations was written by a Argentina travel expert at Argentina For Less, specialists in high value, fully customizable tours and packages.

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Argentina Travel: Salta

With Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Patagonia filling Argentina travel itineraries people often forget to consider visiting the northern part of the country, where you'll find Salta. Salta is city with a population of half a million people located in the northwestern part of Argentina. It is the eighth largest city in Argentina and with the sheer beauty of the desert region it lies in and the culture and excitement of the city itself, you wouldn't want to miss it.

Salta is known for having outstanding museums covering a variety of interests. The Iglesia San Francisco is probably the most well-known and with its beautiful facade and the sleek tower it is easy to understand why. The inside of this church is tastefully decorated and the lovely garden has a equally lovely museum filled with religious art and artifacts.

The Anthropology Museum is located on the lower streets of Cerro San Bernardo above the Guemes monument. Here you'll find many examples of local ceramics, specifically from the Tastil ruins, which is the largest pre-Inca town in Argentina. Admission to the museum costs $2 Argentinean and its open for visits from 8am – 7pm Monday through Friday and from 8am – 1pm and 3pm – 7pm on Saturdays.

The Contemporary Art Museum is another museum worth a visit. It has impressive displays of local artists from Salta as well as the rest of Argentina and the world. This museum changes its high quality exhibits regularly and is the type of place you can visit more than once. Admission is $2 Argentinean is open daily from 9am – 1pm and 5pm – 9pm. It is located in Plaza 9 de Julio in the center of Salta.

Arguably the most famous museum in the whole northern part of Argentina, the Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana is a fascinating museum that addresses Inca culture and especially, child sacrifices the Inca people made on certain imposing Andean peaks. A beautiful and captivating exhibit explores this ancient practice where the centerpiece is the mummified remains of a 15-year-old girl, one of three girls that were found at the peak of Llullaillaco Mountain in 1999. The decision to display the body was a very controversial one and the experience of looking at this young body does create a strong impression. The Archeology Museum of Alta Montana is open from 9am – 1pm and 4pm – 9pm and admission is free if you enter between 9 and 10am Tuesday through Friday.

The Museo de Bellas Artes is Salta's fine art museum, found in the Arias Rengel family's two-story colonial mansion. The walls are over six feet thick! Many people feel the works displayed here are much more interesting than the in the Contemporary Arts Museum. You'll find a beautiful sculpture garden and a wooden staircase that leads to a hanging balcony. Full admission is only $1 and the museum is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am - 1pm and 4:30 pm – 8 pm.

Fit Salta and its museums into your Argentina travel itinerary after a visit to Iguazu Falls. A recommended itinerary would include a lengthy stay in Buenos Aires where you will most likely be flying in anyway. From the vibrant capital fly to magnificent and wondrous Iguazu Falls where your jaw will drop at the site of these 275 cascades pushing powerful amounts of water in a deafening roar and pristine setting. From Iguazu you can fly to Salta, to experience the northern culture and sights.

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