Featured Landmarks
Breathtaking Landscapes in Bariloche
The first part of our 2015 Globetrotter trip will take place in the scenic Patagonian region of Argentina. Patagonia is a region of steppe-like plains, with terraces rising in a succession and covered with enormous beds of stone. In the hollows of the plains are cool ponds and deep lakes that are stunningly beautiful. Until 1934, the Patagonia and Andean region was completely uninhabited and then Nahuel Huapi National Park was established. Along the Nahuel Huapi Lake is Hotel Llao Llao. Framed by the mountain peaks of the Andes Mountains, Hotel Llao Llao sits on 37 acres of breathtaking scenery.
Nahuel Huapi National Park & Nahuel Huapi Lake
On the premises of the resort is Hotel Llao Llao’s exquisite golf course. Equally stunning and challenging, the hotel’s course is surrounded by deep-blue lakes and dense forests. The eighteenth hole is ranked among the 500 best holes in the world, rightfully so. The panoramic views in Bariloche are incredible and without a doubt will leave you speechless.
Hotel Llao Llao Golf Course
Vibrant Cityscapes in Buenos Aires
We will be spending the latter half of our trip in the heart of Buenos Aires — the capital city of Argentina. Located on the Western shore of South America, this city skyline is full of eclectic European architecture resembling Barcelona, Paris and Madrid.
In the exclusive La Recoleta district, the Four Seasons Hotel is well within reach of the thriving arts scene and assorted wine bars. Without a doubt, this is the city’s most elegant district and its best hotel. The opulence of the houses and manors in this area symbolizes the splendor of the Argentine aristocracy and rich architectural legacy. The neighboring hotel palace draws some of the world’s most famous stars, including Madonna and the Rolling Stones.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
The Recoleta Cemetery is one of the main tourist attractions in the Recoleta neighborhood. It is an outstanding display of nineteenth- and twentieth-century design. The cemetery includes a number of elaborate marble mausoleums, decorated with statues and materials imported from Paris and Milan. This landmark is full of art deco, baroque and neo-gothic styles, and in 2013, CNN named it one of the top 10 most beautiful cemeteries in the world.
La Recoleta Cemetery
Facing the cemetery is the Plaza Francia. This common area is famous for its street fair, where local artisans sell their handcrafted items such as ethnic jewelry, photography, indigenous musical instruments and leather goods. Other notable sites in the Recoleta district include the Alvear Palace Hotel, the Palacio Duhau, and the National Library of Argentina.
From left: Alvear Palace Hotel, the Palacio Duhau palace and the National Library of Argentina
Right outside your hotel doors you won’t be able to miss the Obelisk of Buenos Aires — one of the most iconic developments of the city. This monument was built to commemorate the city’s four hundred-year anniversary and towers over the rest of the city in the middle of the Plaza de la República (Republic Square) — you can’t miss it!
Buenos Aires Obelisk