Argentina Travel Guide

At the Southeastern coast of South America lays Argentina – the land of large plains, 

sharp mountains, dense rainforests, glamorous glaciers and powerful waterfalls. 

Argentina has something to give for every type of traveller, offering a South American

 must-visit attractions. We prepared a list for top things to do in Argentina, from 

extreme adventures to one in a million natural wonders. 

1. Iguazú Falls

If you’re thinking of a destination “to see before you die”, Iguazú Waterfalls ranks 

nearly top of the list. This view and sound cannot be compared with any other, which 

is placed on 2,250 square kilometres of parkland, linking with Brazil. Totally 275 

waterfalls build up a river. To explore the falls comprehensively, you should probably

 take a boat trip which is unmissable. Organasing your trip during a full moon is 

suggested, which is organised by the park itself. To book your rooms online near 

Iguazú Falls, just check Galahotels.com/IguazuFalls

2. A Walk with Penguins in Punto Tombo

Península Valdés, covered with sand and gravel for 3 kilometers, is home for the 

world’s largest Magellanic penguin colony. Approximately 500,000 penguins arrive

 there between September-March to reproduce. Tours are organised to witness this 

natural beauty. The reserve is also home to guanacos, choique and seabirds such 

as cormorants and petrels. Trelew is the nearest city yo Punto Tombo and you can 

easily check available hotels online at Galahotels.com/Trelew

3. The Rhythm of the Latin 

Tango is one of the world’s most sophisticated dances, so you can see couples 

dancing tango everywhere in Argentina. It’s so sexy, you’ll be fired up enough to 

make it through that long Argentinian nights. Go on, give it a try in its homeland.

4. Argentinian Beef

Just try Argentinan beef along with a bottle of wine. Bife de Chorizo and Bife de 

Costillais well known beefs in the country. In Buenos Aires, Don Julio is a 

recommendation, in Rosario: La Estancia, and in Las Sierras de Córdoba: El Faro

is recommended to taste this delicious food. 

5. Buenos Aires

Not only being the capital and largest city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is one of the 

world’s most alive cities with outstanding art, fabulous food and passionate population

 blazingly addicted to having fun all night long. The Palermo Viejodistrict is a trendy 

neighborhood with charming cobblestone streets, bookstores, bars, and boutiques, 

La Boca is another district where you can see colorful metal buildings to snap. 

Avenida 9 de Julio is the widest avenue in the world. So this makes it a must-see in

Argentina. To enjoy online reservations with 3D Secure payments, check our rooms online Galahotels.com/BuenosAires

6. The Cementerio de la Recoleta 

This is where all the rich families in Buenos Aires have their final resting places. 

Expect to see big ornate tombs. Be sure to visit the tomb of Eva Perón, the daughter 

of an aristocrat and beloved First Lady who, despite having the most visited tomb in

 the cemetery, is considered by many to be too close toward the people for eternal 

interment in Recoleta. Galahotels.com/BuenosAires

7. A March at Glacier Perito Moreno

Among the Earth’s most dynamic and accessible ice fields, Glaciar Perito Moreno 

is the stunning natural wonder of the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. It measures 

30km long, 5km wide and 60m high, but what makes it exceptional in the world of ice

is its constant advance – up to 2m per day, causing building-sized icebergs to calve

from its face. In some ways, watching the glacier is a very sedentary park experience,

but it manages to nonetheless be thrilling. You can also make a trekking on the ice 

with an organisation.

8. Mendoza Wine Tours

The small town of Maipú, near  Mendoza, is so packed with wineries, olive oil farms 

and other gourmet businesses that it’s easy to hit five or six in a day. Try a “vino-therapy” 

bath or grape-seed exfoliation in the spa. All in all, this is a gentle start to explore the 

Mendoza region and all it has to offer in terms of winery tours, hiking, rafting and horse 

riding. To check available rooms online, Galahotels.com/Mendoza 

To book your hotel online with the best rate guarantee in Argentina, 

visitGalahotels.com/Argentina 

Barcelona, Barcelona

Think of a city full of art, history, unusual architecture and other than these, romantic and totally fun! The city is a mixture of two cultures, Catalan and Spanish, which makes its unique architecture, delicious food, beautiful beaches and above all, its special character and culture.
In this article, you’re going to read what you can do in 24 hours in this masterpiece, Barcelona. To book online now: Galahotels.com/Barcelona

09:00 As you start early, we recommend you to open the day in a tapas restaurant. On Passeig de Gràcia you can find several tapas restaurants, and each one serves delicious and affordable tapas. Delicious and diverse types of sandwiches can be found easily, too. Baby squids are recommended. After the breakfast, take a walk on Passeig de Gràcia, a well known -after La Rambla- strret in which famous brands are located. 

10:00 As you continue your ride on Passeig de Gràcia, you can see Casa Battló and Casa Milà which are located close. These unique buildings by Gaudican look a bit freeky but they are a must-see in Barcelona. They are one of the most remarkable works of Antoni Gaudi and you can tour these with a small fee.

11:00 Take the metro and go to Parc Güell, one of the most beautiful icons of the city. This is not a usual park, built by Gaudi, full of gardens and colorful and unique architectural work. It has a perfect view of the city, and there are 2 buildings at the enterence which looks like made of sugar and you wanna eat them :) You can enjoy a fantastic green walk surrounded by a modernist works at Parc Güell.

12:00 Take off the metro at Sagrada Familia and now it’s time for the most popular icon of the city, designed by Antoni Gaudi again and the construction still continues. When you want to take a photo, the building doesn’t fit your pose since it is giant structure. Inside the church is naturalist, resembles of a forest. You can pay extra fee to tour the towers and enjoy a magnificent city view. For hotels near Sagrada Familia click Galahotels.com/SagradaFamilia

13:00 As you get hungry, take the metro again and go to Catalunya. Plaza Catalunya is the main and larges square of Barcelona and several main streets are connected to it. you can find well-known shop called El Corte Ingles around the square. You can connect the main street of Barcelona, La Rambla. You can eat at various restaurants on the street. La Poma is an option-Try Paella.

14:30 After lunch, take a walk down La Rambla (it gets hard to resist when it smells delicious waffles) and you’ll see Mercat-La Boquera on your right. This is a big marketplace where you can find various kinds of fresh meat, fish, pork, fruits etc. Connect to Carrer de Montcada to visit Picasso Museum. You pay a fee to enter the museum and there, original masterpieces of Pablo Picasso are exhibited. Taking photos are prohibited. 

16:00 You can plan a visit to Park de la Ciutadella which is no far from  Picasso. The park is enormous, there, you can see the Arc de Triomphe, take a walk around or visit the zoo.  

17:00 Take a taxi and visit Castell de Montjuic. This place is on a hill and has a view of the coastline and the city. You can tour the castle and take some photos. Drink a coffee while enjoying the landscape. 

18:00 Afterwards, visit the Marina; This place is totally peaceful, all you should do is walk across the bridges and sit on a bench to watch the sunset. There isL’aquarium Barcelona behind the marina, and you can visit the penguins, jaws, squids and more. 

19:30 Walk down to Av. Portal de L’Angel to visit Santa Maria del Mar church. Light a candle and make a wish. After your visit, you can tour the street since there are various shops on both sides. 

21:00 We strongly recommend you to make a reservation at Los Caracoles - a well-known fish and steakhouse. Prices are a bit high but it really worths! If you want some tapas, Mushroom salad is delicious. Order a good wine and enjoy your gourmet dinner.

22:30 As the night continues and you want to move on, visit Plaça Reial which is too close to Los Caracoles, at night it gets really crowded with people having fun, laughing talking and of course, drinking! Order something cool and enjoy the night. 

00:00 As you drink, you need more music and Sutton is the right place to go. So crowded and full of beautiful people, the Sutton club is located at posh Calle Tusset in the Gothic Quarter and is open from Thursday to Saturday from midnight until 5am. Or if you want a rooftop, visit W Hotel with its beautiful scene.

To book your rooms online to this beautiful city of Barcelona, just click Galahotels.com/Barcelona and enjoy your holiday with 3D secure payment with best rates!

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5 Reasons to Visit São Paulo

São Paulo, the largest city of Brasil, is a metropol which has a population around 20 million. São Paulo is one of the richest cities in the southern hemisphere, though inequality between the classes typically observed in Brazil is obvious. The main airport of the metropol is Guarulhos Airport and every year Brasil attract an average of 5.6 million tourists. To book your rooms online now, Galahotels.com/São Paulo offers the best rates with 3D secure payments.We have determined top 5 reasons to travel to São Paulo and each one is even enough to visit the city. Reason #1: Shop till you drop: In the metropol, you can either shop at malls or fancy streets. The city is full of malls and shops which sell at really low prices. Especially shoes are very affordable. Fashionistas from all over the continent come to São Paulo for the clothes, shoes, and accessories.In Jardins, centering on Rua Oscar Freire, double-parked Mercedes-Benzes and BMWs point the way to the city’s fanciest stores, which sell leather, jewelry, antiques, and art. When you start shopping around the city, we bet you lose yourself and end up with penniless. Reason #2: Glorious Food: Along with Brazil’s well-known beer and coffee, we can tell you that there are approximately 12.500 restaurants in São Paulo and they serve wide rande of world cuisines, especially the most frequent ones are Portuguese and Japanese. If you want to try something national, head to a Brazilian restaurant and order for feijoada—the national dish of black beans and pork. Also on the streets and subways, you can easily find pão de queijo -something like cheesy bread balls- which is cheap and popular.

Reason #3: Live Music: The most popular Brazilian music are Samba and Bossa Nova, enjoy the music that flows through the streets and can be heard around every corner—dance, sing, or just take in the ambience. On weekends you’ll find MPB, samba, and pagode (similar to samba but with pop-music elements) in clubs throughout the city—many operating from early afternoon to early evening and served by feijoada or other meals. Reason #4: Hopping Night Life: São Paulo’s night life options are endless, bars of all styles are ready for the thirsty traveler—fulfill your thirst with a cold beer or strong caipirinha. The chic and wealthy clubs and bars are in the Vila Olímpia, Jardins, and Itaim. Pinheiros and Vila Madalena have a plenty of youthful clubs and bars. If you’re looking for gay and lesbian spots, Brasil is the right place, just visit Jardins and Centro. Reason #5: Football: The fame of Brasil in football is undeniable and in São Paulo, football is played everywhere. The four main teams—Corinthians, São Paulo, Palmeiras, and Santos—attract fans from other states. If you want to witness a real Brazilian football, just buy your tickets and enjoy the game. We bet these five reasons are enough to plan a travel to São Paulo, a travel which will satisfy you in many ways; The football, exciting night life, beautiful music, Brazilian food and affordable shopping. If you want to be a part of this joy, just book your rooms online at Galahotels.com/São Paulo with 3% member rewards and best rates!

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Takayama Autumn Festival

The Takayama Festival is a very popular event, visited by several hundred thousand 

people across Japan and the world. The date of first Takayama Festival goes back to 

16th century. The festival is held twice a year, one in Spring and one in Autumn. The 

next one will be on 9-10 October in old town of Takayama-Japan. Takayama Festival 

is also called Hachiman Festival and it has unique attractions and schedules. 

Main attractions of the Takayama Festival: 

Display of festival floats (9 a.m-4 p.m): In both festival days, between these hours

 the festival floats (yatai) are displayed in the streets of Takayama. 

Karakuri Performance (11 a.m-3 p.m): Several of the festival floats are decorated with 

“Karakuri Ningyo”, sophisticated mechanical dolls that can move and dance. Karakuri 

doll performances are held on both days of the festival.

Mikoshi Procession (6 p.m-9 p.m): A portable shrine (Mikoshi) is carried around the 

town in a parade during the two days of the festival, starting and ending at the 

respective festival’s shrine. The mikoshi contains the shrine’s kami (Shinto Deity). The 

festival is the only time of the year when the deity leaves the shrine to be carried around 

town.

Evening Festival (6 p.m-9 p.m): In the evening of the first day, the festival floats are

 pulled through the streets of Takayama's old town for about two to three hours. The 

evening festival (yomatsuri) is considered the festival's highlight by many visitors.  

Also, through the year, floats used in the festival are exhibited in Takayama Festival 

Floats Exhibition Hall. 

Since the city gets really crowded during and even before the festival, it might not be 

easy to find an available hotel room to stay. So hurry up and book your rooms online 

on Galahotels.com/Takayama 

World's Most Romantic Destinations in Autumn

Honeymoon, anniversary or just for a holiday, world is full of dreamy destinations, 

ready to serve its adorable nature. Whatever the romantic reason, here we have 

listed four romantic places to visit on October, perfect for couples in love. 

The Lake District - UK

The Lake District is one of the England’s richest natural terrain, tranquil lakes and 

dense green. The place is not exotic, but British sunsets are magical and you will 

find a secure private viewing spot. You will spend your time in harmony and peace 

as you enjoy the place with your loved one. 

Book your room now from a  wide range of choices and taste the tranquility of the 

Lake District-UK. 

Galahotels.com/LakeDistrict

Paris - France

Since many years, Paris is a well known city for it’s romance because of it’s magnetic 

view of Eiffel. Wander the charming streets, taste its delicious cuisine, and take in all 

the sights of the French capital.Take a moonlit cruise down the Seine, take a walk 

under Eiffel, walk hand in hand on Champs-Elysees or take a photo with Arc de Triomphe.  

Whatever you do in Paris is romantic and it is one of the most beautiful places in Autumn 

with your loved one. 

Book your hotel now and enjoy the romance in Paris-France.

Galahotels.com/Paris

Seville - Spain

Seville is approximately 2,200 years old. Various civilisations has passed over 

and it has left the city with a distinct personality, a large and well-preserved historical 

centre.You can live a fairytale in Seville with the view of magical architectures. You can 

take a tour to the caste; Royal Palace of Seville, one of the many historic treasures 

in the Andalucian capital.  The history is visible in the stunning architecture of the town, 

while restaurants offer delectable tapas from a variety of culinary influences. It is 

possible to taste the traditional Spanish tastes as well as living a dream together in 

this little historical city. 

Don’t hessitate and book your room online in Seville-Spain. 

Galahotels.com/Seville

Chiang Mai - Thailand

Maybe you didn’t hear of the place before, but we bet it’s worth visiting. This place is 

a must-see in Thailand which proposes one of the most seductive vacation spots in the 

world and, accordingly, makes a superb holiday choice. The country’s intoxicating natural 

beauty may draw you here. When all you want to do is be left alone with a loved one, 

Chiang Mai is the right choice with its both nature and extraordinary architecture. As you 

arrive the place, expect all the typical paradise trimmings of rock faces, splendid sunsets 

and sensational coastline. In addition, look forward to some great diving, Thai-style 

buildings and some astonishing views, including dolphins and sea tortoises. 

To spend some romantic time in this astonishing destination book your rooms now!

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