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We had a great trip in Argentina. We lived in Buenos Aires 40 years ago so we were anxious to see it again. We went on a guided city tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw many landmarks and neighborhoods including San Telmo and La Boca, the older neighborhoods.

One of the most fun things was the asado experience at a home in Belgrano where we watched and participated in preparing the meats used in a traditional asado. It was fun and delicious. We also went to a Tango show and had a tango lesson. We weren’t very good at it but it was a lot of fun.

Our next stop was Iguazu Falls. What a beautiful place. We had been before but it was just as amazing as before. There are a lot of big and smaller falls. There are walkways that go right up to the biggest ones called Devils Throat. It was breathtaking. The next day we saw it from the Brazilian side. It was just as beautiful. Also in Brazil we went to a bird sanctuary. All the birds had been rescued. We had special tickets and were able to get inside some areas and participate in feeding time. It was a lot of fun.

We spent over a week in Salta and Jujuy in the mountains. The landscapes were incredible. Our driver/guide Roxana was great. We went to Hornocal, a drive up in the mountains over 4300 meters high. It was a beautiful place with a lot of color. Another day we went to the salt flats, also at high altitude. Amazing places but a little hard to breathe if you are not in good shape. One day we had lunch with a shepherd’s family. Not fancy but the food was great. It was a special treat.

We returned to Buenos Aires for our flight back home. On our last night we went to a typical parrilla. We had provoleta, which is grilled cheese, bife de chorizo (wonderful steak) and queso y dulce for dessert. A great ending for a great trip.

Peggy Murphy seeing glaciers in Argentina.

“To see the glaciers up close was an incredible experience!”

We have just returned from a wonderful two-week birthday trip to Argentina planned by Maita and Malena. During the planning session we told Maita we wanted to experience the “real” Argentina through food, art, people, and nature. She listened and then planned an exceptional trip that exceed our expectations.

The tone of our trip was set the minute we landed as we were lucky to see the Jacarandas trees in full bloom. This natural beauty was repeated throughout our adventures in Buenos Aries, Lujan de Cuyo Valley and Uco Valley in Mendoza, and finally Calafate. To see the glaciers up close was an incredible experience. Maita and Malena created many unforgettable moments for this special trip which included birthday wishes at every restaurant and resort. Wonderful guides/drivers, Gloria (food tour), Victoria (fantastic day tour), and Marcos (fun and engaging driver/guide) shared with us their love for their country. We also enjoyed a variety of restaurants that showed us the many layers of Argentina. Each restaurant was better than the last. One of our favorite dining experiences was at the Asado where all the food was cooked by women chefs! We are looking forwarded to sharing some of our favorites with our family back in the States, as the team was kind enough to send recipes!

We were also grateful for Maita and Malena’s suggestions where to stay in each location. We loved the seclusion of Eolo and the beauty of Cavas Wine Lodge. Cavas quickly became our favorite resort as we sat on our terrace looking at the sunset sipping wine! Also, the special birthday dinner on our terrace at Cavas with a fire, the sunset, and a sampling of the foods and wines of Argentina will be a memory to last a long time!

Highlights of our trip included meeting two very talented artists: visual artist Sergio Roggerone and his lovely wife Marina and silversmith Juan Carlos Pallarols. Each of these artists were generous with their time. We enjoyed talking with them, learning about their art, and sharing common experiences. We also enjoyed our visit to the Monastery of the Preaching Christ and spending time with Father Diego and his dog! And of course what would a trip to Argentina be without a little (or in our case a lot) of wine tastings. We most enjoyed wine tasting when it was paired with delicious lunches at Lagarde Winery, Zuccardi Piedra Infinita Winery and our WOW Moment of a gourmet picnic lunch on the grounds of another beautiful winery. We look forward to sharing our wine purchases with friends and family back home!

It was also nice to receive consistent communication during our trip from Maita, Malena and the team. They used WhatsApp to provide driver information, pick up time, boarding passes, and to ask about our day. We are thankful for all the planning and attention to detail that Maita, Malena and the team provided. Even after our trip was over, Maita continues to help us on a purchase we made. Thanks for making this birthday trip a very memorable adventure!

Jayne Adams | December 1, 2024

Beautiful visit to Iguazu Falls. It’s definitely worth the time to visit both sides. Stay at the Gran Malia in the park for beautiful views and leisurely mornings.

We cannot say enough terrific things about Maita and her fabulous team.

We had spectacular month in Argentina and Chile, full of wild nature and off the beaten track moments in the Ibera Wetlands, Peninsula Valdes, and multiple destinations in Patagonia. Maita spent a lot of time with us up front listening to what we liked and hoped for, giving us great tidbits and insider info on different options, and in the end designed what was the perfect trip for us.

We loved it all. Highlights especially were Estancia Cristina (with its remote, private wilderness), the warm “guest in my home” welcome of Agustin and Maria at Rincon Chico, and the spectacular views at El Chalten.

We also had a fantastic WOW Moment—thank you!!—a private breakfast on a marsh in the Ibera Wetlands, watching capybaras, caimans, and hundreds of birds in the sunrise all by ourselves.

Throughout, we felt so well taken care of and watched over: at every step, Maita’s team was there to check in with us, send us boarding passes, and confirm all was well.

We could easily have spent another month in these incredible countries. We are already wondering how soon we can return to explore all the things we missed.

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