This mountain stands a towering 22, 840 feet, and it is the tallest in the Americas. It is 4,000 feet higher than any of the neighboring mountains in the Andes. Climbing Aconcagua is the type of climbing to prepare for future Himalayan climbs. Training needs to be at the forefront when considering this epic climb. For a successful and enjoyable trip, it is wise to keep in mind that training for three months or more is necessary for climbing Aconcagua. Keep in mind when training that the official climbing season is from November 15 to March 31. If you go early, then your mind can rest during the holidays and eat as much turkey as you want. But the prices are...

When it comes to travelling Argentina currently offers one of the best price-performance ratios in the world. It has been steadily recovering from its currency collapse in 2001 and is still amazingly inexpensive to visitors from overseas. Hotel rooms are often only half the price of what you would pay in Europe, and steak dinners are usually not more than 25 USD. While a night at the Four Seasons in Milan or London costs about 975 USD, it is only 425 USD in Buenos Aires. The only thing you need to be aware of when looking at hotel prices is that the listed rates normally don’t include tax, which is an additional 20% to the price. If you are looking for...