La Recoleta Cemetery is a city of the dead, yet it is teeming with life. Feral four-legged felines wander the labyrinthine passages and sleep in, on or between the mausoleums—the final resting places of presidents, dictators, artists and rich merchants. Perhaps the most-visited resident is Eva Peron. On any given day, the narrow pathway leadingRead more
While Iguazu Falls may be the main event for most visitors to the area, there are other things to do and see in the town of Puerto Iguazu and along Route 12 which leads to the national park. It’s just a question of whether they are worth a visit. Aripuca, for example, displays more thanRead more
If you think running full speed into a massive waterfall is crazy, then don´t try the Nautical Adventure tour offered by Jungle Explorer. As you can imagine, we did try it and it puts the Maid of the Mist to shame. Furthermore, those blue rain coats are for sissies! I knew it was going toRead more
The early morning hours are the best time to visit Iguazu Falls. Not only because the tour buses haven’t arrive, but also because the animals haven’t gone into hiding–scared by the people or the drown of the helicopters hovering over the falls (see right). Even so, many of the noturnal critters, among them jaguars andRead more
We have arrived at Iguazu Falls last night. When Eleanor Roosevelt visited, she declared, “Poor Niagara.” Located along the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, the falls are more than a mile wide. We are headed there today to hike. More later. Visit far-flung places any time, by clicking here.Read more
While tango in Argentina is a year-round event, the months of February and March are like “tango on speed” thanks to the Buenos Aires Tango Festival. During the festival, tango and milonga music can be heard for free in the city’s parks, squares, open spaces and last night, at the Congreso Nacional (see photo atRead more