Renowned for its romance, tango and gaucho cowboys, Argentina is a picturesque country. The arid steppes, dense jungle, windswept Patagonia and wide, open plains make this cattle country a beautiful tourist destination. The country is a wonderful combination of ranching tradition and vibrant artistic culture. Argentina is home to many natural wonders like the Iguazu falls, the wildlife peninsula Valdes, the Andes Mountains and The Perito Moreno Glacier. The interesting blend of culture makes visits to Argentina unique and exciting.

Must See Sights

The capital of the country, Buenos Aires is one of Europe's most cosmopolitan and sophisticated cities. The capital city of Buenos Aires is situated on the banks of Rio de la Plata. Opulent and elaborate cultural identity is the mark of the city. The city was built by European immigrants and is replete with many monuments. The nightlife of the city, with tango show, bars, clubs and theatres allures hordes of young travellers to the city.

Patagonia offers delightful activities and sights that include Bariloche and the lake region, El Calafate and Southern Patagonia, Peninsula Valdes and Atlantic Patagonia and Ushuaia and Tierra del Feugo. To indulge in watching whales, penguins, sea lions, birds and wildlife, Peninsula Valdes is the best spot. A tourist can enjoy the sight of the whitish icy splendour of the glaciers at 'El Calafate'.

The cascading waters of the Iguazu waterfalls and the national park offers a splendid experience amidst pristine nature for a traveller. The colonial city of Salta is another of the must visit places in Argentina. Mendoza is famous for the vineyards. One can explore the Andes Mountains and taste the Argentine wines at the same time.

Colonia del Sacramento is a charming colonial town that has cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings. The city's unique atmosphere, innumerable shops and cuisine offer a one of a kind experience to a tourist. The Cordoba city in Argentina is famous for its colonial architecture. The Atlantic coastline with the beaches of Mar del Plata and Pinamar is a great place to enjoy the sunny summers. And, what is Argentina without cruise ships to the Antarctic region?

Cuisine

The gaucho heritage's impress upon the land is apparent from the gaucho flavour in cuisine. Beef is a major ingredient in the cuisine of Argentina. The artistic culture of Argentina bears the influence of the European settlers. European influence is evident in the literature, architecture, art and lifestyle of the nation.

This multi-cultural country offers mouth-watering delicacies to the tourists. The restaurants in Argentina offer Italian, Spanish, German and French cuisines for the visitors. For the vegetarians there are many vegetarian and organic restaurants in the country. Argentina is world-renowned for its wines. You sure will miss Argentine food back home.

Activities

Argentina is an ideal vacation spot for family, friends, colleagues, couples and youngsters. It is a preferred destination for adventurous and sports loving tourists. The country is reputed for hiking, trekking and trout fishing. It is perfect for summer skiing during the months of June and September. A tourist can indulge in many sporting activities like skiing, biking, white water rafting, golfing and watch wildlife in their natural habitat in the country. Dance lovers can shake a leg with the locals and do a 'Tango' in the Argentine clubs.

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