How to Plan an Argentina Trip: Routes, Insider Tips & Real Logistics

A couple plans their Argentina Trip looking at a wall map. The map has images of Iguazú, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, and Patagonia

In this Argentina trip-planning guide, SouthAmerica.travel co-founder Juergen Keller shares a more practical way to build the journey. Drawing on decades of experience across South America, he explains why the best Argentina routes may begin in Chile or Brazil, how to pair famous sights such as Iguazú Falls and Perito Moreno Glacier with less-visited places nearby, and why buses, border crossings, long asado lunches and small Argentine wineries can become some of the most memorable parts of the trip.

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco, Peru

A person with a backpack and hat takes a photo of the ancient stone ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, surrounded by lush green mountains under a partly cloudy sky—an unforgettable sight near Cusco, where altitude sickness can affect many visitors.

Find out How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco Peru with this helpful article from the South America Travel News Blog. The elevation of Cusco, Peru is 11,152 feet above sea level. Many people feel nausea and other symptoms. Get educated about How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco, Peru.