Rachel Alatalo

I'm a recent college grad and a current Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) living in Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina. During my time here, I'm trying to get to know my community and this country as well as I can so I can widen my knowledge and become more open-minded. I'm excited to share my experiences with my friends and family when I get home, as well as my tips for getting around Argentina while I'm here!

How to Get from El Chaltén to Bariloche

When it comes to traveling the 885 miles (1,425 km) between the mountain village of El Chaltén and lakeside Bariloche, you have a few options. The first and fastest is to... read more

How to Get from Buenos Aires to El Chalten

Buenos Aires and El Chaltén sit on opposite ends of the country, and there are two approaches you could take to cross the 1,670 miles (2690 km) between them. To save time and... read more

How to Get from El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park

There's no better starting point to get to Los Glaciares National Park than the Patagonian city of El Calafate. Sitting on the coast of the massive, turquoise Lake Argentino, El... read more

How to Get from Mendoza to El Calafate

The most direct route to cover the 1,580 miles (2,542 km) that span Mendoza and the Patagonian city of El Calafate is, surprisingly enough, through Buenos Aires. A few airlines... read more

How to Get from Salta to Iguazú Falls

To get from Salta, a historic city in the northwest corner of Argentina, to Iguazú Falls, a mile-long system of waterfalls in the northeast corner of the country, you must... read more

How to Get from Salta to Cachi

The only way to cross the 100 miles (161 km) between the capital city of Salta and the tranquil mountain town Cachi is overland, but you have a few options to choose from.... read more