Argentina offers an incredible sort of landscapes to discover.
Argentina is a land of extremes: its hectic urban centers contrast with a staggeringly remote hinterland. The country can be simultaneously hot in one region and cold in another. It is Argentina’s natural history that truly astounds. It is so topographically diverse that there is something for everyone. A number of factors need to be considered when planning a trip to Argentina:
- when planning any trip to Argentina, don’t overlook the fact that this is the world’s eighth-largest country. Unless your trip is an open-ended overland excursion, this means choosing among numerous options both as to destinations and means of transportation. In a country of Argentina’s size and diversity, there’s an infinity of itineraries, depending on each traveler’s time and interests. Buenos Aires is compact and easy to travel around, but visiting other destinations like Iguazú Falls and southern Patagonia require a two- to four -hour domestic flights.
- the seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Buenos Aires is mild in the fall (March-May) and spring (September-November), and relatively hot in the summer (December-Febuary). Patagonia is considerably colder than Buenos Aires, so the warmest time to visit the region is between the months of November and March.
Among all these wonder, there are particularly remarkable zones to be visited by the tourist, zones that are impossible to miss. This section is devoted to stand out what we consider to be the most important zones.
Places to see
Buenos Aires: Located by Rio de la Plata, the widest estuary in the world, Buenos Aires is the capital of the tango and the football, of the gaucho and the “asado”. In the city that never sleeps, there is time and space for everyone. Buenos Aires is one of the largest cities in the world, counting a total of eleven million inhabitants in both the city and its surroundings. It is known as the most elegant city in South America; its architecture represents the heterogeneity of its people, the so-called “porteños” (inhabitants of the port).
Iguazu Falls: The Falls are in the northwest extreme of Misiones province, 18 km from Puerto Iguazu, just where the waters of the Iguazú River offer a unique spectacle with its 275 falls that reach up to 70 metres. They are surrounded by the virgin jungle of the Iguazú National Park, protecting over 2,000 flora species and 400 bird and wild animal species. “Iguazú” means “Great Waters” in the language of the Guaraníes, indians that lived in this region.
El Calafate: It is an attractive village of little more than 3,000 inhabitants, that nestles at the base of the cliff on the shore of the vast Lake Argentino ('Argentine Lake') and offers very good and varied accommodation. El Calafate is the National Capital of the Glaciers and the most important city in the area. Traveling 51 km from El Calafate, you reach the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glaciers National Park), which protects an area covered by glacier tongues. The most renowned of all the glaciers is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Situated 80 km (50 miles) from El Calafate, it is the most easily accessed. This is an imposing ice river, 3-kilometer wide and 70-meter (233 feet) high in its front wall.
Tierra del Fuego/Ushuaia: Ushuaia, capital city of the Argentine Tierra del Fuego province, is known as the southernmost city in the world. It is 3,040 km (1,900 miles) from Buenos Aires, and is on the southern end of Tierra del Fuego, facing the Beagle Channel. The End of the World Museum exhibits an important patrimony related to the history of the city and its primitive inhabitants. Only 12 km (7 miles) west from Ushuaia is the the Tierra del Fuego National Park. The park is a fantastic natural space where numerous flora and fauna species live together in harmony. The park offers a different landscape during each season of the year; the flowers and the varied bird species are the main attraction in the summer. Sailing the waters of Beagle Channel is a "must", the gateway to the waters of the "end of the world".
The Northwest: preserves its old traditions principally expressed in its music, folklore and cuisine. The indian heritage is the distinguishing mark. The inhabitants make excellent handcrafts and preserve their original languages, above all quechua. Most trips start from either Tucuman or Salta, the main cities of the region. In addition to its historic and scenic appeal, the Northwest can claim a unique, underappreciated status as a wine region. The areas around Cafayate can boast distinctive high-altitude wines, including what most consider to be Argentina’s top Torrontés, but La Rioja’s Chilecito also has notable vineyards and wineries.
You will find suggestions of programs from 2 to 10 nights in our Argentina tour webpage; we can combine the different modules so you can choose when to go and how to spend your time.
Argentina and Brazil/Chile are neighboring countries and feature some of the greatest highlights of South America. There are a number of ways to combine a visit to Argentina and Brazil/Chile let us know so we can make an interesting vacation for you. |
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