A vacation in Argentina offers travelers a chance to sample impressive natural wonders, European flair and a land of passionate contrasts. Argentina is the one region in Latin America where it is still possible to travel safely and without any restrictions or inconvenience.
Famous for its soccer playing culture, Argentina has had its economic problems in the past. These days the country’s government is trying to join the upswing into tourism and the benefits that such income brings. For this reason, a vacation in Argentina is likely to be far more affordable than some other travel destinations.
Travelers from the north can enjoy two summers a year on a vacation in Argentina but the country is pleasant and inviting all year round. This is largely due to its great variety of natural features and elongated geography.
A vacation in Argentina can offer sights as diverse as the city life of Buenos Aires or the Moreno Glacier in Santa Cruz in the summer (December to February) or Iguazu Falls in winter or spring. The winter months are the perfect time for skiing.
A vacation in Argentina is, surprisingly, more like visiting Europe than South America with busy streets and avenues, cafes and elegant eating places. The local people are well-known for their passionate natures and the mood in this land is distinctly cosmopolitan. Tourists will have the chance to chat with locals, travel the cobbled streets and see fascinating architecture in her cities.
In Cordoba, travelers can see a plethora of colonial buildings like the old market, Iglesia Catedral and the Jesuit Iglesia de la Compania. If museums strike your fancy, a visit to the Museo Historico Provincial Marques de Sobremonte is a must. While on vacation in Argentina you can’t help but remember the country’s long Roman Catholic history.
For nature lovers a visit to Iguazu Falls in the Parque Nacional Iguazu is the perfect way to vacation in Argentina. This series of waterfalls can be found where the Iguaza and Parana rivers meet and travelers can marvel at no less than 176 570 cubic ft of water making the230 foot drop into the gaping hole below each second!. The national park features 55,000ha (135,850ac) of subtropical rainforest where visitors can discover many different wildlife and plant species.
The Mar del Plata is a beach well known to locals and tourists alike. This 5 mile stretch of beaches is 228 miles from Buenos Aires on the north Atlantic coast. A vacation in Argentina offers the tourist a chance to play in this blending of old-style mansions and modern resorts.
A vacation in Argentina isn’t complete without a visit to the Pampas. Pampas is the flat agricultural heartland of Argentina. Pampas is made up of the provinces of Buenos Aires, La Pampa and parts of Santa Fe and Córdoba. In the pampas you will find a wealth of natural features like forested hills, grasslands and salt lakes frequented by colorful flamingos.
Stop off at the Parque National Lihué Calel where you may be lucky enough to spot puma, guanaco, rhea, native hares and vizcacha (a type of chinchilla) . In the cities of La Plata, Luján (where 4 million pilgrims a year visit the Virgin Basillica), Rosario and Santa Fe travelers will find museums, churches and colonial buildings. A vacation in Argentina will not lack for cultural stimulation and this country’s passion is well worth experiencing first-hand!
For travelers who are looking for a vacation destination that has old-world charm, and ancient culture mixed with a touch of elegance and some pretty impressive natural features, a vacation in Argentina is definitely recommended. The country is easily accessible from major United States airports.