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Explore the real Eva Peron at the Museo Evita in Buenos Aires
Satisfy your curiosity about the Argentinean icon at the Museo Evita in Buenos Aires.
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Prepare for your Argentina escape with this tip
Keep this number handy in Argentina.
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Take home cocktail history from Buenos Aires
Search this market for a unique souvenir that makes a great conversation piece.
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A Trio of New Wine-Themed Sailings
We heard it through the grapevine: Catering to oenophiles is the latest trend on the high seas. A trio of cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to lure wine enthusiasts on deck, with newly launched wine-themed programs that feature plenty of wine experts on tap, viticulture-minded lectures, special vintage tastings, and more. And, of course, ports of call worthy of raising a glass to, in some of the world's top wine regions.
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Dispatch from Buenos Aires: A Taste of the City's Art Scene
Buenos Aires has always been a magnet for artists, drawn to the capital city for its unique mix of Latin and European culture. The heart of the art scene lives in the city's many neighborhoods, where the walls of eateries and bars are lined with locals' work. And if you're lucky, you might rub elbows with the creators while sipping your Malbec.
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Hungry in Buenos Aires? Learn how to order medialunas like a local.
Make sure you specify the kind of medialunas you'd like. These croissantlike pastries are a café breakfast staple, and come in two types.
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Don't forget the propinas: Use tips to reward good service in Argentina
Propinas (tips) are a question of rewarding good service rather than an obligation. Restaurant bills—even those that have a cubierto (bread and service charge)—don't include gratuities; locals usually add 10%. Bellhops and maids expect tips only in the very expensive hotels, where a tip in dollars is appreciated. You can also give a small tip (10% or less) to tour guides. Taxi fares can just be rounded off.
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Argentina: Order medialunas like a local
These croissant-like pastries are a café breakfast staple and come in two types: de grasa, which tend to be a little drier and skinnier but have a very delicate, mellow taste, and de manteca, which are plump, moist, sweet, and hard not to eat six of at a time.
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South America: Mind the altitude
Due to the high altitude in parts of Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina, you may suffer from soroche, or altitude sickness. Symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. When you visit areas over 10,000 feet above sea level, take it easy at first. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, drink lots of bottled water and juice to stay hydrated, and rest for at least half a day. Symptoms usually disappear by the second day. If they don't, consult a doctor, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure. To fight soroche, locals swear by mate de coca, a tea made from the leaves of the coca plant.
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Argentina Photo Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered our Show Us Your Argentina photo contest; we received so many great photos....I know I was inspired enough to look into the best time to travel to Argentina (our editors Laura and Kelly recommend the upcoming shoulder season October-November). It's a big country and after seeing all it has to offer I know I want to see many of the places captured by entrants, including Iguazú Falls, Patagonia, and as a true city-lover, Buenos Aires. Congratulations to all of our winners!...View a slideshow of the winning shots...
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