Pampas Travel Guide

Ouro Preto is a gold mine. Literally. During the eighteenth century the town, nestled in the rolling hills of the largely rural province of Minas Gerais, was one of the most important cities in Brazil – the Americas, even – thanks to the vast gold deposits that were discovered in the nearby foothills. Once the gold was depleted and shipped off to Portugal, however, and its title of provincial capital was taken away, Ouro Preto began to decline in... Read More

Pinned in between tourism monster magnets Argentina (to the south) and Brazil (to the north), little Uruguay has for many years been a secret treasure. Now, however, that is starting to change. Luxury resorts, miles of untouched beaches, charming coastal villages, world-class surfing spots, and a friendly exchange rate have made the country´s Atlantic coast a spectacular option for a beach vacation and one of South America’s top up-and-coming destinations... Read More

It’s been sunny for the last 4 day in Patagonia. This was after nearly two months of rain (June, July up until now). We took a remis one way (40 pesos) from El Bolson to Lago Puelo, the next town to the south, about 15 kms. Lago Puelo is the gateway to Parque Nacional Lago Puelo, a national park that includes nearly 300 square kilometers of wilderness, accessible only by foot or boat. There are old growth forests for Cohiue, and pristine, still... Read More