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Category: Argentina

  • With The Exchange On Your Side…

    Thousands of expatriates and hundreds of travel articles are buzzing about travel in Argentina. One of the world’s most culturally rich countries (with world famous wine and steak) has travelers in a tizzy over the activities and vacations available at a fraction of normal vacation costs. Because of the favorable exchange rate to the peso, travelers from all over the world are vacationing to Argentina cheaply with their hard earned dollars. Right now you can travel to the Paris of the South for an amazing South American vacation with cheap flights through travel auction sites. Students who book with STA travel can even find flights for as cheap as $700. That’s hundreds of dollars off previous prices! And when your dollar earns you 3.7 pesos that’s a lot of wine and more than a few amazing steak dinners to write home about.


  • Take Patagonian travel to the extreme and go for a cruise in Antarctica

    Traveling to Patagonia is one of the greatest outdoor adventure vacations travelers can possibly take.


    Accessible from both Argentina and Chile, people venture to the end of the earth to view glaciers, the famous mountains of Torres del Paine and the vast landscape of Patagonian beauty. Even high-end travel is earning a following; Argentina’s cool region wines and the gorgeous hotels that can be found there are bringing in a more diverse crowd than simply the adventure loving backpacker. It seems everyone’s interest has been peaked by the increase in travel to Patagonia. Now, visitors can find luxury hotels, restaurants and all the amenities surrounding a more comfortable style of travel. Although, in order to access some of the more beautiful views and to get the true Patagonian experience, some outdoor hiking and toughness is a requirement.

    Patagonian travelers however, are taking their ventures further than ever before. Thousands of travelers each year are accessing the icy waters and the cold deserts of Antarctica with cruises leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina. Travel into Antarctica has seen an incredible increase in the last few years. In fact, in the last decade the number of travelers has quadrupled, growing to more than 45,000 visitors in the 2007-2008 season alone. The popularity of going where very few people have gone before in addition to the intrigue traveling to such an isolated part of the world entails is capturing the imaginations and pocket books of seasoned travelers and tourists. While cruises into Antarctica were previously only accessible through special cargo ships, now an entire industry has emerged that provides cruises within and around Antarctica. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess and Holland all offer and provide a tour into the icy South. However, small ships and private operators have cornered a portion of the market by providing an even more adventuresome vacation than the larger cruise liners. Regardless of the outfitter you book with, Antarctic cruises will cost a pretty penny.

    The first issue in sailing the waters of the Antarctic is getting to a launch point. Since Antarctica is located so far south, you first need to travel very long distances in order to access the boats that will take you there. Additionally, sailing in such potentially dangerous waters and in places very few people have traveled before requires special equipment and boats. The length of an Antarctic cruise is usually around 15 days in order to travel the area safely, access ports for land tours and to simply cover such a large distance.


    As a result, going on an Antarctic cruise isn’t as cheap or comfortable as sailing the Gulf of Mexico, for example. Tours can easily run as much as $10,000 a person and are considered in the industry adventuresome tours. Simple put, don’t expect to be lounging on the deck with a margarita in your hand – the elements are harsh and safety measures are taken very seriously by tour operators.

    The pay off you receive by traveling to such an untapped region of the world is worth any time and money you pay to get there. Simply put, it is the experience of a lifetime. Because of weather conditions most tours only operate during the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere. As such, most travelers see Antarctica from October – February when the weather is warm and water conditions are at their best. Just think, a cruise through Antarctica as the perfect end to your vacation in Argentina.

  • Check out this week’s amazing travel deals!

    If you’ve ever been to the FrugalMonkey home site you know that we provide vacationers with a wealth of information regarding travel.


    This includes our country profiles that have information on Alaska, Australia, Argentina, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico and South Africa. If you’re curious about traveling to any of these amazing and wonderful locations, just check out the FrugalMonkey country profiles. You will learn everything you need to know about your vacation including history, attractions, hotels, famous sites, activities and travel preparation for each place. You simply can’t go wrong. But what about getting there? FrugalMonkey is dedicated to bringing you all the best travel deals for our favorite locations. So check out what we’ve found this week in our quest to bring you the best travel and the lowest prices!

    A trip to Alaska
    The Last Frontier is calling. Gorgeous summer skies, cool coastlines, the great outdoors in all its glory and what basically can be summarized as one of the coolest vacations you can take. Right now, CruiseDeals is offering a Balcony Cabin for a 7-night Alaskan Cruise starting at only $829. That’s practically a steal if you consider how far you’ll be traveling and all the sites you will see in one of FrugalMonkey’s favorite travel locations. Book now, these prices won’t last.

    Fly to Australia…
    And see the Sydney Opera House, cute Kangaroos, the gorgeous beaches of the Sunshine Coast and bask in the sun during your Australia vacation. It might be hard to pick between Perth, Sydney or Brisbane so choose one of the smaller coastal towns instead! Whatever you decide you can’t go wrong with deals from Qantas Airlines that offer flights from California for just $299 each way. You read that right, it’s absolutely and incredible flight price!

    Tango In Argentina?
    You’ve heard about Buenos Aires in the travel section of the New York times and you’ve ordered Malbec with your steak dinner, but now its time to head down south and experience South American living the way it was meant to be enjoyed – in Argentina! After you’re done in the city you can peruse wine country in Mendoza, check out the world famous falls in Iguazu or go to Patagonia for hiking.


    Whatever you choose, you’ll have the time of your life. You’ll also enjoy American Airlines flights starting at $200 from select cities.

    Mexico Anyone?
    Mexico is a favorite vacation spot for romantic couples, family trips and spring break getaways. Now, it can be a favorite vacation spot for anyone with $166 to spare. Right now flights into Mexico and the Caribbean are discounted so heavily you can go for practically pennies. Look for those deals on AeroMexico and enjoy your beachside vacation.

    Hawaii On A Budget
    Hawaii isn’t traditionally considered the cheapest place to visit, but now you can visit Hawaii for as little as $300 if you book on travel auction sites such as Orbitz. We’ve been raving about the amazing travel deals you can find into Hawaii, but the flight prices are just so good, we can’t stop dreaming about this perfect vacation spot! Book now and save hundreds on your spring or summer vacation.

  • Destination: Patagonia

    In the mood for some South American flavor but want to hit up the outdoors? Traveling into Chilean or Argentine Patagonia is perhaps one of the most amazing, beautiful and incredible vacations you can possibly take during your time in South America. Argentine Patagonia is not only home to the southern most city in the world, but it also houses some of the best adventure hiking, mountain climbing and site-seeing in the entire world. The region of Patagonia is nothing less then gigantic, meaning that a trip to see it all would take weeks. Most people fly into El Chalten and then take day hikes to see the glaciers. In Chilean Patagonia there is a world famous five-day backpacking trail which features one of Patagonia’s most valuable treasures, Torres del Paine. This mountain and the nature surrounding it brings in travelers year after year to experience the outdoors and to see these gorgeous landscapes. Because of its geographical location you can only visit Patagonia for hiking and camping safely from October – April. As such, there is still plenty of time to snatch up a last minute flight, or to start planning for next year.


  • Ski Trips In Argentina

    Take your next winter vacation in Argentina and enjoy amazing skiing.

    For your next winter trip, think about going skiing in Argentina. Argentina is home to two of the most famous mountain ranges for skiing in all of South America. The first is Cerro Catedral in Bariloche and the other is in Las Leñas just west of Mendoza, Argentina.


    Both are known for their spectacular views and amazing open ski ranges. Since the mountains reside above the tree level most of the skiing is wide open with hundreds of runs sloping down the Argentine countryside with nothing in your way except miles of soft powder.

    One of the largest benefits to going skiing in South America is that if you’re a skiing fanatic, you get to enjoy an amazing winter vacation during the North American summer. Unless you live below the equator, the Argentine winter takes place during the summer months up north. This means that you don’t have to wait six months for the weather to turn around, but you can be skiing in South America instead of sweating it out during a dry and deserted summer. It’s an excellent time to take advantage of low flight prices into South America since it is low season for traveling. It is also a great time to avoid crowded summer vacation spots up north and enjoy the cooler weather. South American skiing is also well known for its small town charm. While both Cerro Catedral and Las Leñas are two of the most famous mountain ranges in South America, the towns that inhabit these amazing slopes are very laid back. You won’t have to worry about high prices and resort style costs when you visit Argentina for a ski trip. Instead you can enjoy the laid back atmosphere of both Bariloche and Las Leñas. Bariloche is known for its amazing Swiss chocolates and small town pubs while Las Leñas lays claim to some of the most beautiful northern countryside in all of Argentina.

    If winter is your favorite season and skiing a favorite sport, then look into cheap flight prices and hotel deals in Argentina for the upcoming winter months down South.

  • Argentina Travel

    If you’ve ever wanted to visit South America, now’s the time. Travel in Argentina is at an all time high and is the perfect travel location for budget travelers and backpackers. Because of the dollars strong value against the Argentine peso, college graduates and young travelers can live like kings with a budge that goes a lot further than in many other countries.

    FrugalMonkey’s section on Argentina travel informs travelers about all the different cities and popular destinations in one of South America’s most geographically diverse and exciting countries. See the falls in Iguazu, hike the glaciers in Patagonia or go wine tasting in Mendoza. If you’re excited about travel – get excited about travel in Argentina.