Passengers travelling through Argentina and south to Patagonia with quite a few weeks of travel ahead of them may be wondering how they’re going to manage with the strict 15kg baggage allowance. Be aware that the airline is particularly strict if you’re not travelling long haul with them as well. If you are flying with […]
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Travel Tips 
Getting to the airport in Buenos Aires by bus
There are two airports in Buenos Aires and it can sometimes be a bit confusing to figure out which one you need to go to. The international airport is called Ministro Pistarini or Ezeiza for short given that it is located 14 miles from the centre of Buenos Aires in an area called Ezeiza Partido. […]
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Things to do
Why Cruceros Australis is a Must-Do on any trip to Patagonia
For many people, making sure to see all the highlights you read about in your travel guide is really important on a trip to Patagonia. And in general, we’d agree. Although the visit to Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the more touristy aspects of a trip, the sheer size and magnificence of Perito Moreno […]
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Trekking in Patagonia: Top 5 Trails
With so much to see in Patagonia and so much diverse and conflicting information on the internet, it’s often difficult to make head and tail of all the trekking opportunities available in Patagonia. As part of our ‘Top 5’ series, we’ve come up with our top 5 favourite trails, after spending time out in the […]
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Hotels
Customer review of Hosteria Las Marianas, Bariloche
Anthony visited Bariloche in early 2012 and whilst there stayed at Hosteria Las Marianas, run by several generations of ‘Marianas’. I spent 6 very happy nights at the Hosteria Las Marianas. It is clean and the rooms are nice. I felt utterly secure there to the extent that I left many of my possessions there […]
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Books and films About Patagonia
So the trip’s all booked, you’re fantasising about the new trekking gear you should (or maybe could) get, and you’re hungry to find out more about Patagonia. Here are a few recommendations that we think will inform and inspire you before your big trip, you may also be interested to read our Patagonia Guide. Books […]
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Kayaking in Torres del Paine National Park
Tim and Carla spent their honeymoon in Argentina and Chile mixing Buenos Aires luxury with trekking the W Circuit of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. They’ve been kind enough to share some of their experiences on the Swoop blog. This second post is about a their journey by kayak along the […]
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Hotel in Bariloche: Las Marianas
Tim and Carla spent their honeymoon in Argentina and Chile mixing Buenos Aires luxury with skiing and exploring in Bariloche. They’ve been kind enough to share some of their experiences on the Swoop blog. This second post is about a lovely little friendly hotel that they stayed at in the alpine town of Bariloche, in […]
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