Nights in Buenos Aires

I recently read an interesting article in the New York Times ( http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/03/16/travel/16buenos.html ) about a new wave of exciting evening offerings in Buenos Aires for the mature and arts-inclined, some of which may be of special interest to travelers who enjoy music, dance and the arts generally. One link from the article stands out in particular - if you have a few nights free in BA and want to hit the town for some dancing or live fare, check out this site:
http://whatsupbuenosaires.com/wuba2/?&ln=en&ln=en

Argentina reciprocity tax slated for Jan 1 and forward

Many travelers are rapidly becoming aware of the proposed “reciprocity tax” that the Argentine government wants to impose on tourists from countries where Argentineans are required to pay a tax upon arrival or a visa is required. Many airlines have been informing on this subject too.

The situation to date is as follows: the law is already in place and should be in effect starting January 1, 2009. However, there has been no communication on how it will be charged, how much and to which country nationals, nor what will the procedure be for countries where nationals are already required a visa. For an idea of whom might be charged, this is a list of countries requiring some type of visa or tax to Argentineans: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, PR China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russia, Syria, Taiwan, USA, Ukraine and Vietnam. The Tourism Secretariat has asked the Government to review this decision, as well as all Travel & Hotel associations. In some positive news, in a recent article in Argentina, the President's Chief of Staff said that the tax would not be applied. Until now it has not been reconfirmed and we are just a few days away.

We expect to have more information later this week. We will keep you posted.

Off the beaten path in Argentina

These days more than ever, world travelers are seeking real value for their travel dollars while satisfying their urge to explore and discover. While there's nothing wrong with a week on the beach in Cancun, that's not the kind of traveler that joins a Latitude World Tours trip. Our travelers want a real experience with real lasting value, both for their budget and their lives.

Northern Argentina is a fascinating destination where travelers can enjoy real discovery and real value for their money. Salta, Cachi, Purmamarca are enchanting and different, with lovely hotels, rugged dry mountain scenery, delcious food and wine and colorful indigenous locals all contributing to a wonderful well-rounded experience.

One of our favorite trips to northern Argentina is our 7-day culinary and culture tour that can start any day of the year titled "Northern Argentina Gourmet." While everybody loves Argentinean food and many of our clients enjoy the wines of Argentina (and the tour features both), the tour is much more than that - all in 7 days, making it a perfect trip to combine with a grander tour of 10 or more days that might feature Iguazu and / or Buenos Aires.

See for yourself, by discovering the tour's day-to-day itinerary and feel free to email or call us with any questions, requests and for a specific quote for you and your travel companion: http://www.latitudetours.com/pages/la-7-day-argentina-gourmet