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!
Ready to go?
These tours & activities make it easy:
- Go on an epic adventure from Ushuaia to Santiago
- Experience the Patagonian Andes
- Travel through the beautiful Argentine wine country
Last updated: Feb 13, 2012
Tips & articles
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Creative wine tasting in Buenos Aires
15 May 2012
According to the trade group Wines of Argentina, Argentine wines are in vogue worldwide. The star varietal is malbec, a...
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Where to go in December
26 April 2012
Only one month left for travelling in 2011! Not sure where to go? See what Lonely Planet Magazine suggests:Patagonia, ArgentinaTake...
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Ten unusual honeymoon hotspots
23 April 2012
It’s your honeymoon, so it has to be special and unique. From the windswept beaches of a car-free island in...
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Recent posts
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Re: Volunteering in Argentina or Chile
by bamemory 20 May 2012
Teaching someone how to do a job properly would take more than just a few weeks. It has never been clear to me why so many travellers…
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RE: Volunteering in Argentina or Chile
by vnrose 20 May 2012
I can only comment on Chile. One of the reasons it might be difficult to find a place to volunteer is that there is such a high level…
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Volunteering in Argentina or Chile
by viajante2012 20 May 2012
Hi there, My friend and I are travelling to Argentina and Chile next September for 3 months, I would like to do some volunteering work…
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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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Final Thoughts: Patagonia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 15 May 2012
A recap of my adventures in Patagonia, including a day of ice climbing, Perito Moreno Glacier, and hikes in Torres del Paine National Park.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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Meet Christian, Our Guide Through Patagonia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 10 May 2012
An introduction to Christian, our G Adventures mountain guide and Chief Experience Officer in Patagonia.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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Scenic Flight Over Ushuaia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 19 April 2012
Dave shares his experience taking a scenic flight over Ushuaia at the Southern tip of Argentina.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
