What Happens When You Leave the Main Roads?
We travel slowly and discover many unexpected sights along the back roads of Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil: deep canyons, lush nature, and theme parks.
Category: Destinations
Enticed by a Sculpture Park in Uruguay
Another surprise find in the countryside of Uruguay – a sculpture park which gave us a pleasant walk in the sunshine. Thanks to the artist Pablo Atchugarry.
The Rich Jesuit Legacy in Cordoba Province
The Jesuit order performed unique work, which leaves a strong legacy in today’s Argentina. Cordoba was once the capital of the Jesuit Province of Paraguay.
Don’t Miss all the Art-Deco Buildings in Montevideo!
As I’m interested in architecture and art in general, I was surprised to find so many early 20th century Art-Deco buildings in Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital.
Spring in North Argentina: 2 Big Storms in 1 Week
We left rain and cold in Chile with high hopes of finding spring in Argentina. Views of blossoms became views of mud too quickly, and our hopes dwindled.
Alta Gracia: a pleasant surprise in Argentina
Che Guevara revolutionary, Gabriel Dubois artist, Manuel de Falla composer, Nuestra Señora de la Merced saint, Jesuit Estancia. All surprises found in Alta Gracia.
Unexpected German-ness in the Americas
We didn’t expect to find German style half-timbered houses in South America, or that the second and third most popular Oktoberfests are both celebrated here.
Difunta Correa: the Most Popular Saint in Argentina
In San Juan we took a detour to visit the incredible shrine of the very popular Difunta Correa. We kept noticing the roadside shrines all over Argentina.
What to see in one week in & around Santiago
Our challenge was to show our visitor an interesting variety of sights in and around Santiago. We had only a little over one week and made the most of it.
From Dakar Dunes to Engineering Excellence
Tall sand dunes for Dakar adventurers, and creative engineering discovered in the mining history of Chilecito and a newly opened road near Ischigualasto.
The Ischigualasto Park (or: Valle de la Luna) in Argentina
The Ischigualasto Provincial Park (“Valle de la Luna”) and the Talampaya National Park in the north-west of Argentina. Information about both UNESCO sites.
A Day Trip up Paso San Francisco
Colourful and snow capped mountains, a narrow gorge, a wide plateau, wildlife – the sceney along Ruta 60 towards Paso San Francisco is incredible!
More Mountains, Museums, and a City full of Orange Trees
We take a detour and discover a scenic mountain road through rainforest, the orange tree lined streets of Tucuman, Pachamama museum and some Inca ruins.
Quilmes: a Prominent Name in Argentinean History
Quilmes, a name in everybody’s mouth in Argentina, but who knows it’s connected to the history of a tribe which resisted the Inca and Spanish occupation?
