Argentina, covering most of the southern portion of the continent. The world’s eighth largest country, Argentina occupies an area more extensive than Mexico and the U.S. state of Texas combined. It encompasses immense plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains, rivers, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline. Argentina also claims a portion of Antarctica, as well as several islands in the South Atlantic, including the British-ruled Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).
How is life in Argentina
Life in Argentina can be a rich cultural experience with a low cost of living
A can’t-miss destination in South America, Argentina will not disappoint even the most demanding traveler.
There is so much to see – from the southernmost city in the world to a desert plateau, from ski slopes to rainforests – and you must spend time in the glamorous and bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires.
Highlights in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, known as the Paris of South America, has become the style capital of the continent. Stroll the streets and you’ll appreciate a fantastic mix of stunning republican architecture, full of charm; fine restaurants, art galleries; etc. A few days in the capital will allow you to appreciate the boutiques and cafes of Palermo, before exploring the elegant corners of Recoleta and San Telmo. In the evenings life is incredible; you can watch the sensual tango dancing in the purest Argentine style, or a visit to one of the many fine restaurants where you can appreciate the true quality of Argentine wines and meat
As mention Lonely Planet site: Whatever you want, the city of Buenos Aires has it in droves. From Anchoita restaurant, serving the best ingredients (and wines) from across the country, to raucous football matches almost every day, glamour and fun are never far.
The capital boasts the most bookstores per capita in the world: Eterna Cadencia and Notanpuán are just two of dozens peppered throughout the city, while Plaza Italia and Parque Rivadavia host booksellers every day.
There’s world-class opera, ballet and symphonic music at the Teatro Colón, and Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA), Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (MAMBA) and the Museo de Bellas Artes hold some of the very best art from Latin America and the world. Avenida Corrientes, with its pizzerias, late-night bookstores, and Broadway-caliber theaters, will never fail to entertain.
Bariloche
Bariloche is the premier tourist destination in the Argentine Patagonia; there’s no dreamier sight than temperate forests and pristine lakesides hidden in between the mountains.
Bariloche is next to to Cerro Catedral, the largest winter sports resort in South America and the legendary home of winter sports in Argentina. Endless trails, abundance of food options and scenic landscapes – overlooking the many lakes in the area – make it a destination not to be missed.
Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls consists of two national parks, one in Foz de Iguazu (Brazil) and the other one in Puerto Iguazu (Argentina). The curious thing is that although one only sees the falls as the main attraction, the park has a size of 252,982 hectares (67,720 on the Argentine side and 185,262 on the Brazilian side).
These falls in Argentina and Brazil managed to attract so much attention that almost at the same time they were declared National Parks (1934 in Argentina and 1939 in Brazil). And after some years and millions of visitors fascinated by the landscape and the sound of this natural attraction, UNESCO declared them as World Heritage Site in 1984, and reaffirmed as Exceptional Universal Value (their cultural and nature it’s so important that it’s conservation should be of worldwide interest) in 2013.
Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina is a popular destination for travelers seeking adventure, wine, and outdoor activities
Mendoza has a semi-arid continental climate with dry summers and humid winters. The average temperature is 24 °C in the summer and 6 °C in the winter.
Known best for its wine, Mendoza is a bustling city to the east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
Wine, the fermented juice of the grape. Of the grape genus Vitis, one species, V. vinifera (often erroneously called the European grape), is used almost exclusively. Beverages produced from V. labrusca, the native American grape, and from other grape species are also considered wines.
Ushuaia
Best place for reaching Antarctica
The city of Ushuaia (population: 82,000) is the southernmost city in the world. Underneath the Andes and just 1000km (620 miles) from Antarctica to the south, Ushuaia’s austere and often stormy beauty cannot be understated.
The city is a major global nexus for hiking in the summer and draws snow sports enthusiasts to Cerro Castor Ski Resort in the winter. There’s excellent local cuisine like world-famous cordero patagónico – lamb cooked low and slow over an open fire – and crab, caught nearby and always as fresh as can be. (As Lonely Planet mentions)
