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Argentina is filled with enormous contrasts. This may be
best seen as the differences between the immense eastern plains and the imposing
mountain range of the Andes to the west. This is the frontier with Chile and it
has the highest peak in the Western hemisphere, the Aconcagua, which is 6.959 meters
high. General Information Posters and Framed Art for Argentina
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Travel
Etiquette
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Attractions and Things to See and Do
You might believe that a country like Argentina would have a lot of festivals and fiestas, but this is not the case and most public holidays reflect the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. Because of this, things pretty much come to a stop between Christmas and the New Year and during Easter. Saints' days and provincial holidays are other important events, as are 25 May (commemorating the May Revolution of 1810), Malvinas Day (10 June) and Columbus Day (12 October).
There is quite a bit to do here and Buenos Aires' attractions include the Catedral Metropolitana, which contains the tomb of revolutionary hero José de San Martín; the Teatro Colón, a world-class facility for opera, ballet and classical music, and several interesting museums such as the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, the Museo del Cine and the Museo Histórico Nacional. You will also want to experience the colorful Italian suburb of La Boca, which features brightly painted wooden houses alongside the Riachuelo waterway. The Cementerio de la Recoleta is another interesting place to visit.
The Parque National Lihué Calel is a popular place to visit with an abundance of wildlife including some puma and many guanaco, rhea, native hares and a variety of wild chinchilla called a vizcacha.
Iguazú Falls
These spectacular falls, situated in the Parque
Nacional Iguazú near Puerto Iguazú, lie just east of the confluence of the
Iguazú and Paraná rivers. Over 175,000 cubic feet of water per second plunge
over 200 feet into the abyss below. You may have seen the falls in the film
The Mission. The area has historic ruins of Jesuit missions which also draw
many visitors. San Ignacio Miní, built in a style of architecture known
as 'Guaraní baroque', is one of the more popular in the area. You can enjoy
canoeing, kayaking and other water sports in the more gentle waters above the
falls. The park area is well over 130,000 acres of subtropical rainforest with
abundant wildlife and plant species.
This large region south of Buenos Aires province features a mountainous interior, unique coastal wildlife and Andean national parks. Península Valdés is a special treat for lovers of wildlife where you can see large numbers of sea lions, elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, Magellanic penguins, sea birds, flamingos and right whales. The Perito Moreno Glacier of Santa Cruz is an almost 200-foot high ice "river" of rising and toppling ice. Carmen de Patagones is a beautiful colonial city and there are where you can find remnants of the area's previous Welsh inhabitants, particularly in the town of Gaiman.
Patagonia
Adventure Trips - Leader trekking & adventure tour operator in Patagonia
with 10+ years experience, Patagonia Adventure Trip offers outdoor travel in a
personal way, close to nature and in small groups, enjoying the
unforgettable land of the mighty glaciers and sharp granite peaks. Hiking with
full camping and hostels or inns, friendly and expert bilingual mountain guides
and cooks preparing excellent meals. Trekking around Mts. Fitz Roy and Torre in
Chalten, Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate, Torres del Paine in Chile and Tierra
del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia. We also organize wildlife tours at Peninsula
de Valdes, ice trekking in our Ice Cap Expedition and Overland tours crossing
Patagonia along the legendary Route 40 and visiting the 10.000 years old
Hand-painted caves at Pinturas Canyon. Customized tours to Hiking Clubs and
Company incentive groups.
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Dining
in Argentina
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Patagonia
Adventure Trips - Leader trekking & adventure tour operator in Patagonia
with 10+ years experience, Patagonia Adventure Trip offers outdoor travel in a
personal way, close to nature and in small groups, enjoying the unforgettable land of the mighty glaciers and sharp granite peaks. Hiking with full camping and hostels or inns, friendly and expert bilingual mountain guides and cooks preparing excellent meals. Trekking around Mts. Fitz Roy and Torre in Chalten, Perito Moreno Glacier in Calafate, Torres del Paine in Chile and Tierra del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia. We also organize wildlife tours at Peninsula de Valdes, ice trekking in our Ice Cap Expedition and Overland tours crossing Patagonia along the legendary Route 40 and visiting the 10.000 years old Hand-painted caves at Pinturas Canyon. Customized tours to Hiking Clubs and Company incentive groups. |
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The Hostel Inn Patagonia
Address: Ruta 12 km 16 Puerto Iguazú (3370) - Cataratas del Iguazú - Misiones-
Argentina.
Phone: (03757)420-061 / 421-823/420-156.
Site: www.hostel-inn.com
E-mail address: info@hostel-inn.com.
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The Hostel Inn Patagonia
Address: Ruta 12 km 16 Puerto Iguazú (3370) - Cataratas del Iguazú - Misiones-
Argentina.
Phone: (03757)420-061 / 421-823/420-156.
Site: www.hostel-inn.com
E-mail address: info@hostel-inn.com.
Apartment Rentals in Buenos Aires - If you are looking to rent a beautiful furnished apartment in Buenos Aires, www.apartmentsrental.com.ar offers a large range of furnished apartments in the best areas of Buenos Aires, such as Palermo, Recoleta and Belgrano. We provide below descriptions and pictures of the apartments you can rent in Buenos Aires.
The Buenos Aires Hostel Inn
Address: Humberto Primo 820 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires- Argentina
Phone: (5411) 4300 7992.
Site: www.hostel-inn.com
E-mail address: info@hostel-inn.com.
Buenos Aires Apartments - Apartments for rent. Buenos Aires apartments offers a wide variety of properties for rent or relocation in Buenos Aires Argentina. Vacation Rentals of totally Furnished Apartments in the best locations of Buenos Aires. For additional information, go to their website at www.buenosairesapartments.com.
Alojargentina - A complete guide of Accommodations in Buenos Aires. Special offers in lodging: Hotels in Buenos Aires, Apart Hotels, Furnished Apartments for temporary rental, University Residences, Bed & Breakfast, and Guest Ranches ready to be enjoyed during your stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Check their website at www.alojargentina.com.ar for additional information.
The Tango City Hostel Inn
Address: Piedras 680 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires- Argentina
Phone: (5411) 4300 5764.
Site: www.hostel-inn.com
E-mail address: info@hostel-inn.com.
Accommodations Alojargentina This excellent company can help you find lodging and accommodations in apartments in Argentina as well as in university residences, hotels and hostels. They can also help you find host families, show you where to take Spanish or tango lessons, and even find tours and car rentals in Argentina. Their mission is to take care of there guests, in an exclusive personal way and, as their guest, you’ll be received and assisted personally from the time you arrive no matter the hour, day or night as someone from Alojargentina staff will be waiting for you. The personalized attention begins from the moment you arrive to Buenos Aires city. Check their website for additional information on their services.
The Hostel Inn Iguazu
Address: Ruta 12 km 16 Puerto Iguazú Cataratas del Iguazú - Misiones (3370) -
Argentina.
Phone: (03757)420-061 / 421-823/420-156.
Site: www.hostel-inn.com
E-mail address: info@hostel-inn.com.
Car rentals in Buenos Aires
Rent Car Buenos Aires Argentina
- Rent a car Buenos Aires is a car rental agency with
offices in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. They give personalized car renting
services to their costumers and offer exceptional car rental prices. Check their
website at
www.rentcarbuenosaires.com.ar
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ByT Argentina offers accommodations and travel services. Find information on furnished apartments, host families, hotels, apart hotels, university residences and more. Among the travel services you will also find information on car rental, tango shows and trips to main destinations in Argentina such as Iguazú fall, Bariloche, Valdes Peninsula, Perito Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia.
CyberCityGuides offers information on discount hotels, attractions, travel tips (and more!) for the cities of Buenos Aires, Ibera, and Iguazu in Argentina as well as in over 25 other countries around the world.
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