"We arrive at a plateau that extends out from the steep face of the hill. In America this hill would be a mountain, but because the Andes tower nearby, in Argentina it is simply a hill. I walk toward the edge. Jorge cautions that the winds often pick up without warning—don’t get too close, he says. I veer slightly off course, climb some ensconced boulders, and find my own little summit away from the group. The baby blue color of Lago Argentino matches the sky. It’s made even more radiant by the brown desert which acts like a natural frame. Gratitude sweeps over me."
- Luke’s Journal
CITIES VISITED:
MUST DO:
FAVORITE MEMORY:
Calafate
San Carlos de Bariloche
Neuquen
Buenos Aires
See a glacier in Patagonia, Drive on Ruta 40 highway.
Drink Argentine wine.
Eat steak in Buenos Aires.
Being left speechless by the Perito Moreno glacier.
Easy flights from the USA. Good main roads, and easy to fly around domestically. Currency can be confusing. Beware of counterfeits.
A must visit. One of the top 15 "core" countries in the world everyone should see once. Immense natural beauty, glaciers to beaches, vibrant culture and food that'll live in your memory well after your visit.
