Bus services in Patagonia
Bus services in Patagonia Patagonia is a vast area, and the best way to connect different destinations in the southern portion of this area is the bus. There are several bus services and companies that goes from El Calafate to Puerto Natales for example, or from Puerto Natales to Punta Arenas, or even from Puerto […]
What to do in the Perito Moreno Glacier
The Perito Moreno Glacier: Visit and activities available Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most visited places in Patagonia. And of course, one of the must-see when you visit Argentina. Of course, you may know that the typical excursion to see the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the traditional activities. No doubt, seeing […]
What is Patagonia? Is Patagonia a country? Where is Patagonia located?
What is Patagonia? Is Patagonia a country? Where is Patagonia located? I found that many people are making some questions about Patagonia and I´ve decided to write a post to describe Patagonia. First question: Is Patagonia a country? No, definitely not, or maybe two. But, to be correct, it´s a vast region that encompasses a […]
Why visit Ushuaia?
If you are thinking about visiting Ushuaia during your trip to South America, you should add it to your list for sure! It is known as The End of the World because it is the southernmost city in the world. It´s a fantastic place… did you know it´s the only trans-andean Argentinian city? Yes, Ushuaia […]
Is Ushuaia worth visiting?
It is a question that you can ask yourself when evaluating to take a 3:30-hour flight to go from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Is it worth traveling to Ushuaia? Well, the first thing I have to tell you is that if you decide to visit Ushuaia, you will be arriving at the City of the […]
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Home RipioTurismo WebTV Take a look to some amazing videos of services and products in South America. Enjoy these beautiful images of suggested places to discover in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay… Enjoy unique places on earth, with RipioTurismo WebTV… Australis Cruise: Patagonian Explorer A wonderful 4-night cruise aboard Australis Cruise to visit the […]
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Discover the most exciting destinations in South America Check suggested programs to enjoy our incredible continent We have a wide variety of tours to visit the best of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay… Take a look to our complete list of tours to discover South America. #1005 – Incredible Patagonia Tour Enjoy a wonderful 15-night […]
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Home RipioTurismo WebTV Take a look to some amazing videos of services and products in South America. Enjoy these beautiful images of suggested places to discover in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay… Enjoy unique places on earth, with RipioTurismo WebTV… A wonderful place in Iguazu Falls Loi Suites Iguazu, a wonderful 5-star hotel in […]
Penguins in Patagonia: When to see them, where, and which species can be seen in Argentina and Chile
Penguins in Patagonia. South American countries with penguins. When to see them? Argentina and Chile are perfect to enjoy penguins. There are many options to see them along the coasts of Patagonia, and there are different species available. If you´re interested in seeing these incredible animals, take a look to the following article about Penguins […]
Approximate flight times between main destinations in Argentina and Chile
When you travel to Argentina or Chile or maybe to combine both countries, an important point to know is the approximated flight times between main cities. These are large countries with at least 5000 km from north to south, so it`s nice to check how many hours we have to fly to combine for example […]
First time in Argentina? Check what to see
Argentina is a large country, with 11.968 km of limits, a total surface of 2.780.400 sq km, and 3700 km from north to south and 1425 from east to west. It`s the 9th large country in the world. With that information, you can see that Argentina offers a wide variety of climates, lanscapes, and places […]
Must-See in Patagonia: El Calafate, El Chalten and Torres del Paine
Must-See in Patagonia: El Calafate, El Chalten and Torres del Paine If it`s your first time visiting Patagonia, you have to know that there are three places you should include in your itinerary. El Calafate, to visit Perito Moreno Glacier; El Chaltèn to enjoy trekkings to Fitz Roy Massif, and Torres del Paine. The three […]
Local Currency in Chile: Information & where to exchange money
Local Currency in Chile: Information & where to exchange money The peso is the currency of Chile. The current peso has circulated for more than 45 years, since 1975, with a previous version circulating between 1817 and 1960. The Chilean peso code is CLP. It is officially subdivided into 100 centavos, although there are […]
How to get to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine?
How to reach Torres del Paine? Well, Torres del Paine National Park is one of the highlights in Patagonia, and I`m sure that you will be arriving at the area if you`re traveling to Patagonia on your next trip. Now, how to get to Puerto Natales, and what about Torres del Paine? Arriving at […]
Ushuaia: What to see in the end of the world
Ushuaia: What to see in the southernmost city in the world Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, gate to visit the mythical Cape Horn and the white continent of Antarctica, and place to enjoy the national park, the Train of the End of the World, and know more about beginnings of this […]
How to get to Ushuaia?
How to get to Ushuaia? Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, and you can arrive to this capital city of Tierra del Fuego Province by air, by sea or by bus. Arriving to Ushuaia by air The usual arrival to Ushuaia, is by air. The local airport is called Malvinas Argentinas International […]
