Cultural sightseeing in Argentina

Argentina is famous as the home of natural wonders and one of the hottest cities in the world. The country is a piece of paradise in Latin America that, nevertheless, has its own unique heritage. The territory of Argentina narrows from tropics to Headlands of Antarctica, the country has many different landscapes and climatic zones, from swampy marshes of Littoral and dry plateaus of the Andes on the north-west to the end of Tierra del Fuego archipelago. The most symbolic landscapes of the country include gorgeous green valleys of Pampas and dramatic steeps of Patagonia, the name of which has many pleasant associations for local people.

At a glance, Argentina may look less “exotic” than the rest of South America, and the country’s residents can proudly tell tourists how big the European influence on their country and nation was. Some people say that Argentina is the most American of all European colonies and the most European of all American countries. However, the country has its unique heritage and atmosphere that is reflected in the national character that is proud and passionate. Indeed, football and politics are dominating themes in modern Argentinian society. Not everyone dances tango or is crazy about Evita and equitation. However, it doesn’t matter where tourists go, they will be surely impressed by Argentinian passionate approach to own culture and interest in the outer world.

Plaza de Mayo in one of the main landmarks in the country’s capital, Buenos Aires. This is a legendary place with a special atmosphere that is made to wander, watch people, visit ethnic shops, and simply enjoy the moment. Numerous barrios (neighborhoods) of the capital are very different – some of them are incredibly old-fashioned, the rest are incredibly modern, but all of them are interesting to explore. Other main cities of the country that tourists should visit are the following: colonial Salta on the north-west, Rosario, and Ushuaia that is not only the southernmost city in the world but also a spectacular place with a fantastic waterfront of the Beagle Chanel. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

To see and explore these places, tourists need to use the well-developed infrastructure of the country that is very comfortable thanks to decades of domestic tourism. Partially because of the growing hotel supply, the quality and range of hotels have been improved. Tourists can book elegant ranchos known as fincas on the north of the country. This is luxurious accommodation for travelers who do not want to save on quality. In most destinations, tourists prefer to contact local tour agencies that offer a broad range of entertaining activities including horse-riding, camping, rafting, kayaking, skiing, and paragliding. Of course, it is possible to choose something more relaxing, for example, wine sampling, bird watching or safari. Argentina has so many options for diverse recreation that no wonder why many travelers want to visit this amazing country again.

However, the real beauty of this country is hidden away from popular destinations. Pristine wild nature of Argentina is its true treasure. Tourists can see monkeys and toucans in northern jungles in the morning and then see penguins “sledding” into icy South Atlantic at noon. In Argentina, there are hundreds of bird types, including the Andean condor and three flamingo species, puma, armadillo, lama, fox, and tapir that live in forests, mountains, and breathtaking areas like Altiplano or Puna. Green tea plantations, dried dams, palm tree groves and icebergs, and some of the most powerful waterfalls in the world – these are just some of the sceneries that guests can see in this country. Dozens of biosystems are protected by a chain of national reserves.

To the north-west of the vibrant city of Cordoba, travelers will find the spectacular Punilla Valley. Roughly half of the most popular traditional resorts of the country, such as La Falda, are located along the valley. On the south of the valley, there are two resorts that are very popular on the national level. These are vibrant and always full of travelers Villa Carlos Paz and more relaxed and tranquil Cosqun. The north of the province also has many places to see. Here it is important to mention the area between Capilla del Monte and Santa Catalina that is still not frequently visited by vacationers. Here, tourists can see spectacular Ongamira Caves and a restored settlement in Ischilin. To the south of Cordoba, Calamuchita Valley is famous for its legendary resorts. Don’t forget to visit Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, a charming and cozy village. In Alta Gracia, check the museum of history that is open in a flawlessly restored building.