The second largest country in South America, Argentina has a
lot to offer tourists. Nestled snugly in between the Andes
mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, the country has a lot to offer
geographically. Beyond that, there's plenty of sites to see -
both modern and ancient. While it's the cultural richness that
attracts some people, for others it's the natural wonders found
in the area. Whatever the reason, the country is attracting more
tourists. This is because many people are discovering the secret
that is Argentina.
Buenos Aires is well known as the "Paris of the Southern
Hemisphere." If you visit the city, it's easy to see why this is
true. From Tango nights to experiencing late 19th century life
in many period cafes, the city is a cultural mecca for travelers
from around the world. What's more, favorable exchange rates
means it's going to be economical to dine and shop in one of the
most cultured cities in South America. Alto Palermo, Paseo
Alcorta, and Patio Bullrich are just a few of the many shopping
centers you're going to want to check out once you've had your
fill at one of the great restaurants.
If you want to get away from the city, there's always the Iguazu
Falls, which are quite spectacular. They're easily accessible
and laid out well for tourists to see and enjoy - safely. The
Devil's Throat part of the waterfall is actually shared with
Brazil. Around the area is a national part that is subtropical
rainforest. After you see the Iguazu Falls, there's some other
destination that are popular in the northern part of the
country, including Quebrada de Humahuaca, a narrow mountain
valley, and Valle de la Luna, which is known for the dinosaur
fossils and skeletons found in the area. As you can see, the
north of Argentina is jam packed with exciting places to see.
In southern Argentina, you can stop at Ushuaia, the southern
most city in the entire world. While you're there, checking out
the Los Glaciares National Park is recommended, especially if
you want to see for yourself how global weather patterns may be
changing. It's quite a sight - something that you're not going
to easily forget. The area makes for breathtaking photos too. If
wildlife is your thing, you can visit Peninsula Valdés, which is
one of the best places in the world to see a variety of
wildlife, especially sea mammals.
Argentina Fun Facts
8th Largest country in the
world by land mass
Official language is
Spanish
The Iguazu Falls are larger
and more spectacular than Niagara Falls
Tango is Argentina at its
core
Argentina is well known for
how developed their media system is, especially newspapers.
If you decide to travel to Argentina, you should know that
the country is known the world over for the population's
reluctance to follow traffic laws. That aside, Argentina is a
hidden gem in South America that has a lot to offer travelers of
all types. If you're looking for something new and exciting,
traveling to the southern hemisphere is recommended. And there's
not many better places than Argentina to experience the wonders
of nature.
