Argentina

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A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and modern skyscrapers under a clear blue sky.
A modern cityscape with tall glass buildings and a clear sky.
A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a foreground of green shrubbery.
A toucan with a large, colorful beak.

This huge South American country isfamous for spectacular waterfalls, the glorious Andes mountain range, wine,tango and the captivating city of Buenos Aires.

Froman enchanting capital city to sleepy colonial towns, Argentina is truly atraveler’s paradise. South America’s second-largest country features diversenatural scenery, including the snow-capped Andes mountains, magnificentwaterfalls, deserts, sprawling vineyards and lakes. Argentina stretches 2,268miles (3,650 kilometers) from the border of Bolivia to Tierra del Fuego.

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s pulsating heart, afast-paced city that blends European influences with a passion for tango,politics, cafés and nightlife. Discover the changing faces of its colorfulneighborhoods, admire eclectic architectural styles, sample Argentinian steakat a traditional steakhouse and learn to dance the tango. Enjoy a boat tripalong the waterways of the Tigre Deltaor experience gaucho culture in SanAntonio de Areco.

Awayfrom Buenos Aires, the country’s pace slows down and the landscapes grow wilder.To the north, marvel at the majestic IguazúFalls and multicolored cliffs at Quebradade Humahuaca. Visit the colonial city of Salta and travel high in the Andes on the Tren de las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).

Trysome of Argentina's famous wines on a tour of Mendoza’s vineyards and bodegas. Visit Atlantic Coast beach townssuch as Mar de Plata. Travel southalong the foothills of the Andes to SanCarlos de Bariloche, where adventures await in the heart of Argentina’s Lake District.

Argentina’ssouthern region of Patagonia is awilderness of picturesque lakes, mountains and glaciers. Spot penguins at Punta Tombo or dolphins and humpbackwhales from Puerto Madryn on the Peninsula Valdés. Gaze up at thecolossal Perito Moreno Glacier, near El Calafate. Gohiking and skiing in Ushuaia, one ofthe world’s southernmost cities and gateway to Antarctica.

Crossinglarge distances around Argentina can take time, however traveling is easy with Argentina’sexcellent network of buses and flights. From the searing summer heat of thenorth to heavy winter snowfall in the south, Argentina witnesses all four seasonsand is a destination to visit at any time of the year.

Popular cities in Argentina

Buenos Aires
Known for Dining, Shopping and Tours

Reasons to visit

  • Obelisco
  • Palermo Soho
  • Recoleta Cemetery
Puerto Iguazú
Known for Waterfalls, Jungles and Nature

Reasons to visit

  • Triple Frontier
  • Port
  • Hummingbird Garden
San Carlos de Bariloche
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Hiking

Reasons to visit

  • Civic Center Bariloche
  • Catedral Alta Patagonia
  • Cerro Campanario
Ushuaia
Known for Tours, Hiking and Nature

Reasons to visit

  • Ushuaia Port
  • Tierra del Fuego National Park
  • The End of the World Train
Mendoza
Known for Tours, Wineries and Mountains

Reasons to visit

  • Independence Square
  • General San Martin Park
  • Spain Square
El Calafate
Known for Lakes, Tours and Excursions

Reasons to visit

  • Gnome Village
  • Calafate Fishing

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