Introducing Argentina
The secret is out: with its gorgeous landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and lively culture, Argentina is a traveler’s paradise. It stretches almost 3500km from Bolivia to the tip of South America, encompasses a wide array of geography and climates, and is almost the size of India. Nature-lovers can traverse the Patagonian steppe, climb South America’s highest peak, walk among thousands of penguins and witness the world’s most amazing waterfalls. Hikers can sample the stunning scenery of the lush Lake District – with its glorious lakes and white-tipped mountains – and revel in Patagonia’s glacier-carved landscapes and painted Andean deserts. City slickers will adore fabulous Buenos Aires, full of opportunities to learn Spanish, watch fútbol (soccer), dance the sexy tango and interact with dynamic and beautiful porteños (Buenos Aires locals). You’ll be out shopping for designer clothes at affordable prices and eating the world’s best steaks every day while partying at nightclubs all night long.
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Argentina celebrates its bicentennial in 2010, rejoicing in 200 years of independence from Spain. Expect to visit several newly renovated museums and buildings, such as the famous Teatro Colón which shut down popular tours for over two years during its facelift.
Argentina is safe, friendly and – compared to Europe or the US – very affordable. Now is a great time to visit, so get your spirit in gear and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Last updated: Nov 24, 2010
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Recent posts
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5 Nights Only in the BA area - Take 2 nights and do Iguazu
by miclev21 14 September 2011
Hey guys, Our plan has 5 nights right now in Buenos Aires. I didn't realize until further research (oooops) that would be a minimum of…
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RE: Argentina in November
by Williamsontherocks 14 September 2011
There are several daily and direct flights Buenos Aires - Ushuaia and El Calafate too.That´s by far the best option if you like mountains…
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Argentina in November
by airsey 14 September 2011
Hello, I am attending my cousins wedding in BsAs in November. I will be with family but afterwards I would like to explore more of Argen…
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Our Top Picks For Argentina
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1 Iguazú Falls
Witness the mighty roar and drenching mist of South America's greatest spectacle
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2 Buenos Aires
Experience porteño passions: tango, soccer, food, fashion and fantastically frenzied nightlife
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3 Glacier Perito Moreno
See (and hear!) this mighty river of ice calving into Lago Argentino
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4 Mendoza
Wine tours, a hopping nightlife and some seriously big mountains - what more could you want?
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5 Reserva Provincial Esteros del Iberá
Sneak up on capybaras (weird!), caimans (snap!) and fascinating birdlife
Fast Facts about Argentina
- Area
2.8 million sq km
- Head of state
President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
- Languages
Spanish; Quechua in the Andean northwest
- Population
40, 301, 927
- Beef consumption per capita
70kg per year
- Capital
- He said it The Falklands thing was a fight between two bald men over a comb. - Jorge Luis Borges
- Famous for Steak, leather, Evita Perón, Diego Maradona, tango, Tierra del Fuego, Jorge Luis Borges, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, fugitive war criminals
- Southernmost point Cabo San Pío
- The largest dinosaur ever discovered... was the Argentinosaurus huinculensis, uncovered in the Neuquén province; the herbivore measured a massive 40m long and 18m high
Our favourite Argentina Blogs (beta)
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Ushuaia – Fin Del Mundo
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 1 February 2012
The catch phrase for Ushuaia Argentina is Fin Del Mundo (The End of the World) and it truly feels like you are at the bottom of the world when visiting this southernmost city on earth. Many a sailor lost their lives trying to circle Cape Horn, the Northern Boundary of the Drake Passage. Something we'll be crossing soon.
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Antarctica Update, Day 1 Ushuaia
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 31 January 2012
It's going to be a very busy couple of weeks as we sail to Antarctica, but we are going to try to give you micro updates each day to let you know how things are going. We arrived in Ushuaia to a beautiful sunny afternoon at 6:30 pm.
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Flight to Ushuaia; The Antarctic Adventure Begins
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 30 January 2012
As I sit here in the Jorge Newbery airport in Buenos Aires waiting for our final leg of the trip to Ushuaia, I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s been 24 hours since we left Toronto to start our epic journey to the southernmost city in the world.
