FROM THE CORRIDORS OF HOGWARTS TO THE END OF THE WORLD During last July Patagonia Argentina hosted the World Cup of Quidditch, as published by JK Rowling in the Pottermore.com page, which is followed by fans worldwide. On Friday July 11, 2014 thousands of magicians from around the world gathered in the Patagonian steppes to… Read on
Remains of a dinosaur were found in Chubut territory. It is the biggest in the world. Researchers at the Museo Egidio Feruglio (MEF ), Trelew, found the nearly complete remains of the largest dinosaur skeleton found so far in the World with a femur of 2.40 meters. Given the size of the bones found , which outperform… Read on
Riding in a 1922 steam train to travel across the Patagonian steppe up to the Andes is a unique feeling that you can make real in Patagonia Argentina . The Trochita is a 1922 steam train that runs through Patagonia Argentina along 402 kilometers. Currently it operates as a regular tourist train in 20 kilometer… Read on
An Argentine foundation is studying the relationship between the rocky plateau known as the Fort and the Knight Templars’ alleged adventures in the American continent with the secret mission of protecting the Holy Grail. A believe-it-or-not story. At 41º South latitude and 65º West longitude, in the Province of Río Negro, within San Matías… Read on
Human beings are generally not aware that the world is in movement. But at the feet of present time History continues weaving its web, its myths and legends. National Socialism was a historical reality, but around this reality myths -a word that is never employed to mean a lie-, have built up at great speed…. Read on
They are two symbols of civilization that have been founded at the same time, just like the lighthouse and the mythical library of Alexandria. They are two traces of past knowledge, which continue working for future wisdom. This year was the 120th anniversary of the creation of Viedma’s lighthouse and library, two symbols of knowledge… Read on
Reality or fiction? A reliable observation or a clever joke? Once again, we are faced with the dilemma of taking sides in a matter that, historically, has generated controversy. Does the aquatic creature known as Nahuelito exist in the Nahuel Huapi Lake, or has it ever existed? At times we are inclined to think this… Read on
In the last few decades, Argentine Patagonia has experienced an unprecedented real estate boom. Many rich personalities have acquired huge estancias, great mansions and built unbelievable houses. Villa La Angostura is one of these sought after places by magnates, artists, politicians and businessmen. The Cumelén Country Club is a very exclusive place situated only 3 km. from… Read on
The story of Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid in Patagonia could well have been taken out from a Hollywood Western production of the 50’s. However, it was not, though much talk was made about the adventures of these two legendary outlaws all along the lawless western deserts of North America. Until one day they had… Read on
The famous bandits were in Argentine Patagonia in the beginning of the twentieth century; such a legend has been debated in a symposium in Trevelin, town located in the Andean area of the Province of Chubut. Last September, “The Second International Symposium about the American Bandits in Patagonia” took place in Trevelin, Province of Chubut…. Read on