Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Fly-Fishing in P atagonia: Few places
in the world ar e as appealing to exper t
fly-fishers, and as r ewarding to begin-
ners and novices, as Argentina's Patago-
nia. R emote riv ers fr om J unín de los
Andes all the way do wn to Tierra del
Fuego draw fanatics who long for soli-
tude, gorgeous scener y and, of course,
very big tr out. G reat guides become
lifelong friends. See chapter 11.
Lahuen Co Hot Springs: If your idea of
the outdoors includes gentle pampering
and peace and quiet, this remote thermal
spa deep in Lanín N ational P ark will
wow y ou. S mall, natural pools (indoor
and out) ar e heated b y natural thermal
waters in a volcanic area in the middle of
a temperate rainfor est outside S an Mar-
tín de los Andes. See chapter 11.
Horseback Riding the P atagonian
Steppe: Discover your inner gaucho on
a horseback ride across a beautiful hori-
zon on the wild steppe or into the deep
Andes. Horses ar e cherished her e, lov-
ingly car ed for b y dedicated gauchos.
See chapter 11.
Hiking to Laguna Torre: O ne of the
world's finest day hikes takes y ou fr om
the door of your inn in El Chaltén to the
base of the needle-shaped granite spire of
Cerro Torre, a legendar y challenge for
mountaineers and r ock climbers. The
hike's pinnacle is on the shor es of the
blustery Laguna Torre, wher e the wind
feels like it just may blow you over. Back
in the shelter of the FitzRoy River valley,
you'll head back to to wn r efreshed and
exhilarated. See chapter 12.
Big I ce: H iking in P erito M oreno
Glacier: Tour operators hav e been
offering guided walks on the P erito
Moreno G lacier for y ears, and guests
from ar ound the world strap on some
crampons and head out for an hour or
so. Those with a good lev el of fitness
can no w head much deeper into the
glacier with a full-day hike. P eer into
deep ice cany ons, navigate y our way
along a fr ozen ridge, and tr y to grasp
the sheer grandeur of this UNESCO
World Heritage Site. See chapter 12.
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4 THE BEST HOTELS
The Faena Hotel and Universe: Fash-
ionistas flock to this P hilippe S tarck-
designed hotel in the P uerto M adero
district to see and be seen. The lobb y
has loads of bars and the pool is in the
front of the hotel, so players making the
rounds her e can quickly siz e up who
else is around. See p. 82.
Alvear Palace Hotel: The most ex clu-
sive hotel in B uenos Air es and one of
the top hotels in the world, the Alv ear
dates to the B elle Epoque era. L uxuri-
ous bedr ooms and suites hav e priv ate
butler service, and the hotel 's guest list
reflects the top names in Argentina and
visitors from abroad. See p. 83.
Four Seasons Hotel: In 2002, the Four
Seasons took over what was already one
of Buenos Aires's most luxurious pr op-
erties. This landmar k hotel has two
parts—the 12-stor y Park Tower, hous-
ing the majority of the guest r ooms,
and the turn-of-the-20th-centur y
French-rococo La M ansión, with sev en
elegant suites and a handful of priv ate
event rooms. See p. 84.
Killa Cafayate: A long, delightful walk-
way of terra-cotta tiles and ceramic urns
leads to a splendid pool and cour tyard.
The ample r ooms o verlook the village
rooftops, and the friendly owner Martha
never leaves the front desk. See p. 225.
Iguazú Grand Hotel Resort & Casino:
The best luxury hotel near the falls can-
not be faulted. The giant rooms feature
 
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