Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side (November 2022) Also known as cataratas do Iguaçu in Portuguese, Iguazu Falls also has parts of it in Brazil, at its southernmost point that borders the northeastern quadrant of Argentina. While the majority of the waterfalls are located on the Argentinian side (80%), the Brazilian side offers more of the expansive … Continue reading Destination: Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side)
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Views of Iguazu (November 2022) Located in the northeast quadrant of Argentina, Iguazu (also written as "Iguazú") is the largest waterfall complex in the world. It comprises of over 275 waterfalls and spans nearly three kilometers (1.8 miles) along the border between Argentina and Brazil. I would be spending two nights in this part of … Continue reading Destination: Iguazu Falls (Argentinian Side)
Springtime at the Perito Moreno Glacier (November 2022) Also simply known as "Calafate," El Calafate is a city in the southwest of Argentina, in Patagonia that borders Chile. Named after the native berry, this city is famous and especially touristy for locals and international travelers, as it's the gateway to two main attractions of the … Continue reading Destination: El Calafate, Argentina (Trekking the Perito Moreno Glacier– PART 1)
Ushuaia port (November 2022) The Beagle Channel is a strait that borders two countries-- Argentina and Chile-- at their southernmost border. At 240 kilometers/150 miles long, it cuts through the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, a way to connect one part of the hemisphere to the other. I had the opportunity to sail along this … Continue reading Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Cruising the Beagle Channel– PART 2)
Tierra del Fuego National Park (November 2022) Ushuaia ("oo-SWAI-uh") is the southernmost city of Argentina, and in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s nicknamed “The End of the World.” Home to about 100,000 residents, it originated as a penal colony before becoming a tourist hub not just for the scenic Tierra del Fuego … Continue reading Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Hiking and Canoeing in the Tierra del Fuego– PART 1)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 