DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA

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Random bar, Almagro. There was this girl and she made a scribble, right in her notebook. I love it. Thank you stranger :)

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I don't give a damn about traffic, IT'S GOLDEN HOUR! 

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Cementerio de Recoleta. It is listed among the 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world. With various graves of notable people.

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The Motorcycle Diaries

Great movie to get a foretaste of Argentina and one of its most famous characters, Che Guevara.

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Parque de la Costa, Tigre. Who would've thought? There is a pretty exciting amusement park nearby. Throughout the whole year. Just 1 hour ride from Retiro main station. 2 for 1 promotion only in the weekend! DALEEEE!

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Jardin Japones. Sweet little garden. But not much to do/see.

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Graffiti Mundo, guided street art tour. Explore the city and its messages on foot. Every wednesday, thursday, friday and saturday. 3 hours, 120 pesos.

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Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires. French aristocratic style, momentous Corps de Ballets and a worldwide leading acoustics for operas!

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You'll be absolutely surprised by the city's food diversity and especially love this girl's strong reviews about everything eatable in Buenos Aires! A MUST-READ-BLOG!

  In the land of beef, wine, and eating disorders, a guide to Argentine good food, not so good food, restaurant reviews, food-related shopping and my own creations made from a tiny Buenos Aires kitchen.

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Back in Buenos Aires: CHE BOLUDO! JAJAJA miré este video hace 6 meses y hoy -por fin- entiendo. Al menos todas palabras sucias:) 

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Vina del Mar, Chile. The "richer" neighbor of Valparaiso with white sandy beaches, sand castles and flower clocks. Sadly the water was already too cold for a swim!

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Valparaiso, Chile. Known by sailors as "Little San Francisco". Important seaport and UNESCO World Heritage Site with numerous hills, picturesque streets and funicular elevators. Absolutely beautiful! The best sushi was served at MORI, yum! A pretty decent hostel: Casa Volante (private double room, 35 USD/night).

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Santiago, Chile. You can see the Andes mountains from most points in the city. But also its smog problems:( What we enjoyed: The rising skyline, great graffitis and exciting food markets. Unfortunately the city seemed extinct because of Semana Santa (=Easter). The best hostel by far: La Casa Roja (private double room, 44 USD/night, mansion with pool and bar)! Fantastic pizza and atmosphere: La Jardin, a restaurant changing its location every year - globally!

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El Chaltén, Argentina. Second favourite spot in Argentina! An even tinier city at the base of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy with a truly charming christmas atmosphere. Far from news and communication, we had barely telephone network. The trekking tour to the Laguna de los Tres was beautiful as we got a precious look at the "naked" Fitz Roy (he is rarely free from clouds). Another highlight: Hosteria Koonek (private room for 3, 120 pesos/night, waffles for breakfast).

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Further towards El Chalten, 4 hours, roundtrip ca. 200-300 pesos. Me obviously: "NO MORE BUSSES PLEASE!" :(

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Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Argentina. 30 km in lenght, 250 km² mass of ice! It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Argentina. However, can you image to stand there in the cold all day long and wait for a single piece of ice to fall off the glacier? Absurd, i know:) We came from tiny mountain city El Calafate (= name of a Patagonian berry) where we stayed at Chelagarto - a very modern and clean hostel with ping-pong, pool table and lovely chillout areas (dorm for 6, 56 pesos/night).

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Ruta Nacional 40. You better avoid this famous route when heading further south in Patagonia - Mountainous and insecure gravel roads! Don't even think about sleeping. Ergo: Take the convenient detour to Rio Gallegos (which takes only a couple of hours more).