Summary
Stretching almost 2,400 miles from north to south, Argentina encapsulates a world of wonders. Spanish-era architecture and authentic asado barbeques await in the capital Buenos Aires, often called the ‘Paris of the south.’ Natural wonders include Iguazu Falls, the largest complex of waterfalls on Earth, and the UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares (Glaciers) National Park. The memory of hikes here will last a lifetime. Meanwhile, traditions can be sought out on the vast grasslands known as the pampas, home to gaucho cowboys, while Argentina’s varied landscape and climate also hosts highly-rated vineyards in Mendoza and the world’s southernmost town, Ushuaia.
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Description
Buenos Aires certainly isn’t a dull capital. Although it’s both the political and financial centre of Argentina, its streets can be brash, its restaurant menus filled with flavour and its sights definitely worth the time to explore as fully as possible.
As a result, the best guided tours to Argentina include at least a couple of nights here, allowing visitors to catch their breath before taking to the grand boulevards lining the heart of the city, walking through the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca, or slipping on a pair of dance shoes to try Argentina’s national obsession, tango, in one of the city’s many dance halls.
Perhaps surprisingly, Argentina’s famed pampas grasslands are easily accessible from Buenos Aires, making them an ideal option for a two-centre holiday. As a rich a contrast as any in the country, many of their estancia horse and cattle ranches now offer accommodation for anyone seeking to discover a way of life that has changed little since these South American cowboys first started farming cattle.
Argentina’s natural wonders continue at Iguazu Falls and Los Glaciares National Park. As the largest complex of waterfalls on the planet, consisting of 275 different cascades, Iguazu Falls never fails to take the breath away with their sheer might and power. No wonder they are a firm fixture on escorted tours to Argentina.
At the other end of the country, in the far south, Los Glaciares (Glaciers) National Park is a magical world of glistening ice, frozen lakes and crisp, clear air. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, it protects no less than 47 large glaciers. Endlessly picturesque, it attracts those looking to do little more than admire its exquisite panoramic views, as well as those keen to delve deeper among its landscapes on an organised hike.
Meanwhile, the ‘land of sunshine and wine’ is one which is similarly attractive to travellers. Better known as the city of Mendoza and the vineyards that surround it, it’s responsible for almost two-thirds of the country’s wine production. Mendoza’s bodegas provide an array of tastings, in addition to tours of their land and even lunches prepared using the region’s wealth of local produce.
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