Focus on Argentina

Let Matador be your guide to visiting Argentina, a country with a great nightlife, several volunteer opportunities, wine tasting, surfing, and ice trekking across glaciers.  Many articles cover the capital city, Buenos Aires, but you can also find information about beautiful Patagonia, Mendoza in Western Argentina, Iguazu Falls, Salta and surfing at Mar del Plata.

Matador's Favorite Spots in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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TRIP IDEAS:   Several members of the Matador team either are living or have lived in BsAs. These are their stories.  More »

The Modified: Tattoo Show Buenos Aires 2009

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NIGHTLIFE:   "People in various states of undress show off piercings, tattoos and brands with nary a fear of the stink eye."   More »

Argentina Joins the Reciprocity Club: U.S. Visitors to Pay $131 on Entry

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TRIP IDEAS:   American, Canadian, and Australian passport holders planning to visit Argentina anytime after December 20, 2009, may want to recheck their bottom line.  More »

Photo Essay: Southern Patagonia and the End of the World

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TRIP IDEAS:   Matador contributor Allen Burt shares scenes from a three-week journey through Southern Patagonia.  More »

Top 10 Bars in Palermo, Buenos Aires

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NIGHTLIFE:   Matador gives you a sleek list of options for all tastes in a city that doesn’t seem to sleep but only takes siestas.  More »

Escape To Argentina Wine Country

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TRIP IDEAS:   Your complete guide to the wineries of Mendoza.  More »

Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Argentina

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TRIP IDEAS:   Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore.  More »

Surfing Argentina: An Insider's Guide To The Breaks Of Mar del Plata

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TRIP IDEAS:   Hot nights and cool waves await in Mar del Plata, Argentina's official surf city.  More »

Bikes + Wine in Mendoza, Argentina

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TRIP IDEAS:   Here's what you need to know about the most popular tourist activity in western Argentina.  More »

3 MORE Places in Argentina You've Never Heard of

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TRIP IDEAS:   Jeff Bartlett offers an addendum to our original piece, adding 3 more ideas of where to explore a lesser-seen Argentina.  More »

3 Places in Argentina You've Never Heard of

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TRIP IDEAS:   It's still possible to get off the trail in a touristy destination like Argentina. Russell Slater has 3 ideas how.  More »

Iguazu Falls, Argentina: Where Romance Runs Deep

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TRIP IDEAS:   Lucia Byttebier reveals the secrets of Iguazu Falls, the most romantic destination in Argentina.  More »

5 Unforgettable Days In Buenos Aires

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TRIP IDEAS:   A New York Girl's Guide to Buenos Aires.  More »

Photo Essay: Buenos Aires by Night

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TRIP IDEAS:   Matador Nights co-editor and long-term BA expat Kate Sedgwick captures the beauty of quieter barrios under cover of darkness.  More »

Photo Essay: Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires

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ABROAD:   Matador presents photographic evidence for why Buenos Aires is such an attractive place to study abroad.  More »

Tales From The Road: Spotlight On Argentina

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Where To Eat Vegetarian in Buenos Aires

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NIGHTLIFE:   As a starter, you're presented with a small assortment of bagels. The creamy ravioli arrives on an asymmetrical plate, topped with watercress, drizzled with a berry sauce, and a couple of blackberries thrown in for good measure.   More »

La Dorada - The Big Red of Argentina

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NIGHTLIFE:   Moments later, my friend and I were drinking this. It looks like Mountain Dew but tastes like the trashiest, low-rent soft drink of the Southern States: Big Red.  More »

Best Trips: Argentina / Uruguay Edition

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TRIP IDEAS:   Tim Patterson rounds-up the latest crop of free online travel information for Argentina and Uruguay.  More »

Volunteering in Patagonia: It's All About Land

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CHANGE:   Matador Trips co-editor Hal Amen shines a light on an ongoing land struggle in the cold plains of Argentine Patagonia.  More »

Faith No More Electrifies Buenos Aires after a 10 Year Hiatus

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NIGHTLIFE:   Faith No More sounds like no other band. Metal? Lounge? Rock? Country? Spaz core? Noise? Easy listening? Punk?--Yes. All of the above.  More »

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Matadorians who know #argentina

Zento

"Expert on Argentina having lived in Buenos Aires for ten years. "


Ross Borden

"Ross has ventures across large parts of South America"


Hal Amen

"Your Man for questions on Patagonia and anything Argentina"


Adam Roy

"A big fan on San Juan in Argentina "



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