Strikes paralyzed Chilean Patagonia last week, as thousands took to the street to protest increases in the price of gas and the projected removal of a government subsidy. There were significant demonstrations and some rioting in the region’s capital Punta Arenas, and all roads and ferry crossings leading into the city have been subject to [...]
The Transportation Ministry of Argentina announced that the domestic airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, will be closed from mid- October for approximately 50 days due to repairs and enlargement of the main runway. The work is estimated to start on 15th October and end on 5th Dec 2010. Meanwhile, all flights will be directed to Ezeiza [...]
You announce you are going to Latin America by yourself, and your mother promptly faints. After you revive her, she begins issuing dire warnings of all the terrible things that will happen to a woman traveling along in South America. Take a deep breath. The world has changed. Solo women travelers are no longer bizarre [...]
The Ethical Traveler announced their 2010 Developing World’s 10 Best Ethical Destinations report, and four Latin American nations were on the list. The Latin American honorees are, in alphabetical order, Argentina, Belize, Chile, and Suriname. Argentina was praised for “a commitment…. towards zero net deforestation, including responsible land management plans and conservation efforts for more [...]
After almost a year of delays, Argentina has instituted a reciprocity fee for nationals of the United States, Australia, and Canada. Citizens of those 3 countries will need to pay a fee upon entry to Argentina. The fees are set at the following levels: US Citizens: USD$131 Australians: USD$100 Canadians: USD$70 Technically speaking, these are [...]
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