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The Adiyogi Shiva statue is 112 feet (34 metres) tall, an allusion to the 112 chakras of the body.

‘Arc de Trump’? The 20 most over-the-top buildings ever constructed

The US president’s proposed monument would join a long and rapidly growing list of structures we could probably do without.

  • Chris Moss
The granite peaks of Mount Fitz Roy on the Laguna de los Tres trek.

This world-famous hike has a curveball that no one talks about

A man dripping in sweat notices me nod with polite alarm in his direction. “Won’t tell you what it’s like,” he says, wheezing. “You’ll turn back.”

  • Gary Nunn
From a distance, Rio’s colourful favelas look appealing.

Authentic insight or voyeurism? My struggle with slum tourism

I saw a colourful, poor neighbourhood from a distance and wanted to visit it. But I learnt just how thorny, divisive and nuanced the issue is.

  • Gary Nunn
Grilling under way at the Asado Experience.

Australian barbecues have nothing on this meat-crazed country

As a visitor to Argentina with no local friends or familial ties, can you experience a real asado – a proper family-style get-together? No. That is, until now.

  • Ben Groundwater
Buenos Aires: one of the great cities of the world.

One of the world’s truly great destinations is ready for a comeback

Argentina is a country that is imperfect, but so attractive you can’t look away. Here are 13 things to love about it.

  • Ben Groundwater
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The Iguazu Falls are a crowd magnet.

The insider secret to beating the crowds at this world wonder

A stay at Awasi Iguazu is the only way to get to Iguazu Falls before the park opens to the public. 

  • Ben Groundwater
One Buenos Aires bookstore – El Ateneo Grand Splendid – is in a huge grandiose former theatre.

NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital

It’s 2am on a balmy Wednesday and I’m sitting sipping a cocktail in a bookstore. Yes, a bookstore.

  • Gary Nunn
Getting the best value for money in Argentina depends on how you pay, or how you exchange your currency.

The country with the world’s most confusing currency

Spend some time trying to get your head around the exchange rates here and you’ll likely find yourself longing for the days of traveller’s cheques.

  • Ben Groundwater
Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina.

Port guide: Ushuaia, Argentina

Marketed as the city at the end of the world, Ushuaia has a frontier spirit that gets you in the mood for rugged adventure.

  • Brian Johnston
A grill master at work.

Vegetarians, look away: This is the best barbecue meal in the world

In South America you can gorge on magnificent barbecue meals – and accompanying Malbec – at half the price you would pay in Australia.

  • Brian Johnston