Sights in Argentina
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San Luis Cathedral
The center of town is the beautiful tree-filled Plaza Pringles, anchored on its eastern side by the handsome 19th-century San Luis Cathedral. Provincial hardwoods such as algarrobo were used for the cathedral's windows and frames, and local white marble for its steps and columns.
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Rosario Cathedral
Near the flag monument, Rosario Cathedral is a slender construction with a high single nave and dome decorated with stained-glass panels depicting the life of the Virgin. It's one of several attractive buildings around this square, which is effectively the center of old Rosario.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo has on display the work of contemporary artists from Salta, as well as other parts of Argentina and the wider world. The space itself is well lit and expertly curated. Exhibitions change regularly and are usually of high quality.
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Mirador del Sol
For a sweeping view of the town and valley, head up to the If you've got your walking shoes on (or better, have a private vehicle), you can continue on this road another 12km to the Mirador de los Condores, which is up on the mountain ridge, and gives views in both directions.
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Colegio Camwy
Gaiman is ideal for an informal walking tour, past homes with ivy trellises and drooping, oversized roses. Architecturally distinctive churches and chapels dot the town. Dating from 1906, the Colegio Camwy is considered the first secondary school in Patagonia.
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Palacio del Congreso
Colossal and topped with a green dome, the Palacio del Congreso cost more than twice its projected budget and set a precedent for contemporary Argentine public-works projects. It was modeled on the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, and was completed in 1906.
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Santa Ana
At Santa Ana, which was founded in 1633 but moved here in 1660, dense forest has been partially removed to reveal a settlement that had over 7000 Guaraní inhabitants at its peak. The enormous plaza, 140m square, attests to the importance of the settlement.
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National Parks
Parque Nacional Campos del Tuyú was declared a national park in late 2007, and is the only national park in the Buenos Aires province. At the time of research, it was not yet open to visitors, though there are plans to make it accessible. Call National Parks to check.
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Parque Provincial Ischigualasto Museum
The park's Parque Provincial Ischigualasto Museum displays a variety of fossils, including the carnivorous dinosaur Herrerasaurus (not unlike Tyrannosaurus Rex), the Eoraptor lunensis (the oldest-known predatory dinosaur) and good dioramas of the park's paleoenvironments.
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Museo de Armas
If you’re big on weaponry, don’t miss this extravagant museum showcasing over 2000 bazookas, grenade launchers, machine guns, muskets, pistols, lances and swords – even the gas mask for a combat horse is on display. Don’t miss the Japanese suits of armor.
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Museo Provincial Padre Jesús Molina
Satiate your appetite for dinosaur dioramas and modern art at this museum offering exhibits on anthropology, paleontology, geology and fine arts. The Tehuelche ethnology exhibit includes fascinating photographs and local history.
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Teatro Juan de Vera
The Teatro Juan de Vera is a striking belle epoque building; ask at the ticket office if you can have a peek inside to see the beautiful treble-galleried theater and its painted ceiling. The cupola retracts when management fancies a starlit performance.
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Hipódromo Argentino
Even if you’re not usually a fan, a few hours at the horseraces in the glamorous grandstand of the historic Hipódromo Argentino is a fabulous afternoon outing (with first-rate people-watching, to boot). The big race of the season is the Gran Premio Nacional in November.
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Iglesia de Santa Teresa y Convento de Carmelitas Descalzas de San José
Occupying nearly half a city block, the Iglesia de Santa Teresa y Convento de Carmelitas Descalzas de San José was completed in 1628 and has functioned ever since as a closed-order convent for Carmelite nuns. Only the church itself is open to visitors.
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Museo de El Calafate
In shuffled disrepair, Museo de El Calafate displays arrowheads, stuffed penguins and early photographs. Don’t miss the DVD on view, put on constant rotation at the museum, showcasing the greatest glacial ice ruptures at Perito Moreno in recent years.
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Campo Argentino de Polo de Palermo
Argentina is deservedly famous for polo. A springtime match is more than a display of athletic prowess – it’s a chance to watch BA’s upper crust in action. The players’ expensive haircuts and spiffy uniforms render them almost as elegant as the horses they ride in on.
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Paseo del Bosque
Plantations of eucalyptus, gingko, palm and subtropical hardwoods cover Paseo del Bosque, parkland expropriated from an estancia (ranch) at the time of the city's founding. It attracts a collection of strolling families, smooching lovers and sweaty joggers.
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Centro Cultural Borges
So, all right, it’s in a shopping mall. But this cutting-edge cultural center, named for Argentina’s literary giant, hosts major exhibits as well as smaller-scale shows by local artists. And, anyway, it’s a really nice shopping mall – the upscale Galerías Pacífico.
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Museo de Vitivinicultura
The Museo de Vitivinicultura details the history of local wine production and displays a range of antiquated winemaking equipment. It’s pretty dry, but ambitious plans for new, interactive wings might just have transformed it by the time you visit.
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Museo de Poesia
One of the quirkier museums in the country, Museo de Poesia honors San Luis’ favorite son, poet Juan Cristofer Lafinur. The museum has a few artifacts from the poet’s life, plus handwritten homages to the man by some of Argentina’s leading poets.
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Catedral
Jujuy’s 1763 catedral replaced a 17th-century predecessor destroyed by the Diaguita. The outstanding feature, salvaged from the original church, is the gold-laminated baroque pulpit, probably built by local artisans trained by a European master.
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Costanera Sur
Beyond the lighthouse and the limits of Mar del Plata proper is the Costanera Sur. This area is less urbanized, and though the beaches are filled with yet more balnearios in the summer, they're a quieter option if you're here outside of the peak season.
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Museo de Arte Moderno
Housed in a former tobacco warehouse, this roomy museum exhibited the works of contemporary Argentine artists, as well as temporary exhibitions. In 2009 it was closed for major remodeling, with plans to integrate the old cinema museum next door.
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Centro Cultural Villa Victoria
Victoria Ocampo, founder of the literary journal Sur, hosted literary salons with prominent intellectuals from around the world at this, her summer chalet. It’s now a cultural center that features changing art and cultural exhibitions.
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Museum and Workshop
This small museum and workshop highlights an exceptional collection of silver facónes (gaucho knives), beautiful horse gear and intricate mate paraphernalia. There’s also some jewelry and leather bags; everything is for sale.
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