-Southern Argentina-
 Dramatic mountains and glaciers.

Patagonia, Argentina
Stunning views of glaciers, lakes and snowcapped mountains.

Hosteria Alta Vista
Calafate, Argentina
T: (From US: 800 735 2468). 7 rooms, US$ 220-
www.hosteriaaltavista.com.ar
Originally an estancia manor house, this small romantic hotel is located one hour from Calafate. Views from the upper pasture are of the Morena Glacier.

Hosteria Helsingfors
El Chaltén
Patagonia, Argentina
T: +5411 4315 1222. 8 rooms. US$ 175-, all inclusive.
www.helsingfors.com.ar
The lodge is surrounded by a stunning landscape of forest and lake. From the hotel, take a 40 minute Zodiac boat ride to the most impressive glacier in Patagonia, Videma Glacier. Located at the end of a road on the shore of Lake Viedma, 180 km north of El Calafate.

Los Notros
Glacier National Park
T: +5411 4814 3934. 32 rooms. US$ 280-
www.losnotros.com
Luxuriously rustic and romantic hotel located deep in Glacier National Park—a world heritage site—with close-up views of Moreno Glacier, icebergs and lago Argentino.


The Lake District, Northern Patgonia
Includes scenic lakes, charming hostelries, Nahuel Huapi National Park, and the city of San Carlos de Bariloche. A center for adventure tourism - kayaking, white-water, horse-riding and mountin biking - the Lake District's climate and terrain varies from rainforest to semi-desert Pantagonian steppes. The Lake District incudes Isla Victoria, a 12 mile-long wooded wlderness island in the middle of Lake Nahuel Huapi, and the smart enclave of Villa La Angostura, fifty miles from Bariloche on Nahuel Huapi's northern shore..

Hosteria Nacional Isla Victoria
Isla Victoria,
Bariloche, Argentina
T: +5411 4394 9605. 22 rooms plus 4 bedroom log cabin.. US$ 570, incl. all meals, kayaking and horse-riding.
www.islavictoria.com
This rustic elegant stone and wood building sits in pristine wilderness on Victoria Island. Located in Patagonia's Nahuel Huapi National Park, its rooms have views of the either bay, lake, distant Andean peaks or the forest.

Estancia Peuma Hue
Bariloche, Argentina
T: +54 92944 501-030. 9 cabins. US$ 430-, incl. all meals
www.peuma-hue.com
Horse riding, kayaking, organic meals - you dine communally with other guests - and massages on this new privately owned 500 acre estancia set between two lakes..

Hotel Correntoso
Villa La Angostura, Argentina
T: +5411 4803-0030. US$ 130-
www.correntoso.com
Historic fishing lodge splendidly rebuilt with light-wood interiors, bay windows and an infinity pool followng a1980's fire. Sits overlooking the bay at the point the river Correntoso flows into it.

Las Balsas
Villa La Angostura, Argentina
T: +5429 4449-4308. 15 rooms. US$ 180-
www.lasbalsas.com.ar
Las Balsas Bay views. Known for its food.



-Buenos Aires and Environs-
 A sophisticated capital city with European overtones; home to the  Tango.

Palermo Viejo, Buenos Aires
Where poet, philosopher and 20th century master writer Jorge Luis Borges grew up. It is now the food-and-fashion district, a Bohemian barrio with chic coffeehouses, antique shops, funky furniture designer stores, and early 20th century architecture. Palermo Soho refers to the area around the Plaza Serrano.

Malabia House
Malabia 1555
Palermo Viejo
Soho Buenos Aires, Argentina
T: +5411 4832-3345. 15 room b&b. US$ 70-
 www.malabiahouse.com.ar
An historic mansion turned townhouse "design bed and breakfast" lodging with interior green gardens.

Legado Mitico
Palermo Viejo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
T: +5411 4833-1300. 11 room b&b. US$ 190-
www.legadomitico.com
Stylish new hotel with each of the rooms named after a cultural icon.

Costa Petit Hotel
Palermo Soho
Soho Buenos Aires, Argentina
T: +5411 4776-8296. 4 rooms. US$ 150-
www.costapetithotel.com
A stylish mix of modern, vintage and antique. Some room have views of the garden and pool.

San Telmo, Buenos Aires
An area currently undergoing gentrification, the cobblestone streets of this historical part of central Buenos Aires are lined with elegantly decaying 19th century mansions. San Telmo is famous for its Sunday antiques market in the Plaza Dorrego.

The Cocker
458 Juan de Garay
San Telmo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
T +54 11 4362-8451.5 rooms. US$ - 90-
www.thecocker.com
A newly restored Art Nouveau townhouse, it has modern suites with antiques and wet room, a roof-top garden and a grand piano in the small lobby. It is conveniently located just a few blocks from the museums of National History, Modern Art, and the Plaza Dorrego with its weekly antiques fair.

 
Delta del Paraña
Alluvial streams, natural ponds and birdlife, located 45 miles north of Buenos Aires.

La Pascuala Delta Lodge
San Fernando - PCIA de Buenos Aires
Argentina
T: +5411 4728-1253. 15 cabins. US$ 290 per person, all inclusive.
www.lapascuala.com.ar
Secluded rustic elegant nature getaway set alongside the river banks.

Estancia El Rocio
San Miguel del Monte, Argentina
T: +5422 7144 2431. 5 rooms. US$ 500-
www.estanciaelrocio.com
Sixty miles from Buenos Aires, Estancia El Rocio is a working ranch where you can learn to play polo or just enjoy leisurely horse rides on the 400 acres. Owned by a French couple who have decorated it in a contemporary chic resort with some regional touches..

Estancia El Ombú
San Antonio de Areco, Argentina
T: 5411 4737-0436. 9 rooms. US$ 500, including meals
www.estanciaelombu.com
Wide verandahs, horse rides and dogs to play with. 1890's building with antiques from the era house the guestrooms. Located 75 miles from Buenos Aires.



-Northern Argentina-
An area noted for its subtropical rainforests, diverse fauna, spectacular waterfalls and its Indian and colonial heritage. The southern borders of the Incan empire reached here; later, a flourishing Spanish colonial life existed because of Salta la Linda's proximity to the Bolivian silver mines.

Salta la Linda
Once rivaling Buenos Aires in importance, today Salta la Linda (Salta the pretty) offers colonial architecture, Incan heritage, restaurants and and a vibrant nightlight. Take a 2 hour flight north of Buenos Aires to reach it.

House of Jasmines
La Merced Chica
Salta, Argentina
T: + 54 38 7497-2002. 7 rooms. US$ 175-
www.houseofjasmines.com
This 100 year old house - now a small romantic hotel - is part of a 300 acre ranch. The estancia's activities include horses, a pool and small spa. It is located at the foothills of the Argentinean Andes and 7 km from Salta Airport.



La Caldera
This enchanting village located up the road from the House of Jasmines was founded by Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century. La Caldera is known for its rich hand-woven carpets.

Posada La Caldera
La Caldera, Argentina
T: +54 38 7490-0032. 6 rooms. US$ 55-
www.posadalacaldera.com.ar
Simple yet tasteful adobe house decorated with a mix of family heirlooms, religious icons and La Caldera carpets. The posada comes with a pool and beautiful gardens; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails lie just beyond.


Córdoba
This naturally scenic province is located an hour's flight north of Buenos Aires.

El Colibrí
Camino a Santa Catalina Km. 7
(5221) Santa Catalina
Córdoba, Argentina
T: +54 35 2546-5888. 9 rooms. US$ 495-
www.estanciaelcolibri.com
Recently built by a French hotel family, the 420 acre estancia combines traditional lodging materials with state of the art technology. It is furnished with a mix of good antiques and modern pieces. Activities include horse riding, polo grounds, a swimming pool and hiking trails.

Iguazú National Park
A huge rainforest encompassing parts of Argentine, Brazil and Paraguay and noted for its wildlife and towering waterfalls.

Yacutinga Lodge & Wildlife Nature Reserve
40 guestrooms.
www.yacutinga.com
Ecolodge located on the banks of the Iguazú river.