Just north of Punta del Este is a trendy little town called La Barra where we found two great hostels. We showed up at the busiest time of the year, so one was booked, but we found beds at the other.
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Is it possible to go to Uruguay in January without any plans? Stay tuned. We’ll post again when we get back in three days.
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We went to the town of Adrogue for a cooking class where Teresita taught us to make the best beef and corn empanadas I’ve ever had. We loved Teresita, loved her home, and devoured the empanadas.
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This lovely colonial town in Uruguay is the perfect day trip from Buenos Aires. I wouldn’t recommend staying longer than a day. In fact, you could take the ferry in the morning and come back in the evening. But Colonia is well worth a visit.
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I’ve been living here for just over a year and have had lots of visitors of all sorts–those who love museums, those who love wine, those who just want to know what it’s like to live in Buenos Aires, those who want to shop, and those who love music. Here are ten things I would [...]
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Here are some amazing dining options in Mendoza.
Bistro La Tupiña in the Altus Bodega – This is my favorite for lunch. It’s in Tupungato so you can see that beautiful valley and the stunning Andes. The entire dining experience is unique. You´re greeted near the open oven by the chef who mingles with the guests [...]
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Some friends are planning a trip to Buenos Aires in March and want to go to Mendoza for Semana Santa (Easter week). I put together a list of hotels in Mendoza for them to consider . But since it’s also harvest season and just after the harvest festival–La Vendimia, maybe we need to book now.
I’ve started [...]
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