With its rich Spanish and Portuguese heritage, and overwhelmingly incredible scenery, Argentina has some of the most amazing places and activities to enjoy.
The Main Cities of Argentina
Most trips to Argentina begin in Buenos Aires. Buenos Aries is one of the top tourist attractions in Argentina. Take a walk through the old part of the city and rub elbows with the locals and enjoy the European inspired architecture.
For those who wish to immerse themselves in the Argentinean culture, a stop in the city of Cordoba is a must. The older colonial architecture and the historical sites around the city provide a real old city atmosphere.
A modern city located in the Andes Mountain, it has become one of the more eco-friendly tourist attractions in Argentina because of it health conscious environment. It is also a great jumping off point for travel throughout Patagonia.
For those planning a cruise to Antarctica this is the city where the journey begins. The southernmost of the tourist attractions in Argentina, it is also a great base camp for touring the countryside of Tierra del Fuego with its lakes, mountains, and glorious scenery.
The Argentinian Scenery
Of all the tourist attractions in Argentina, spending time riding horses over the Pampas will give the visitor a true glimpse into one of the more renowned peoples of Argentina, the gauchos or cowboys. They can still be seen today rounding up the cattle and riding the range.
Located in the deep south of Argentina, this area is home to some awe-inspiring scenery as well as mammals and birds seen no where else in the world. There is also a large focus on sea life and kayaking is a popular tourist activity in this area.
One of the most amazing sights in Argentina is seeing the Right Whales moving past this area to the coast of the Valdez Peninsula. Alto Valle Rio Pinturas, a World Heritage Site with its cave paintings is also located here. The Valdez Peninsula itself is home to an incredible group of elephant seals and penguin species. There are plenty of glaciers to hike as well as hot spring baths to relax in.
Located in Iguazu National Park, these falls are some of the largest on earth. Do not miss the boat ride that travels underneath the falls.
One of the more popular tourist attractions in Argentina thanks to its many ski slopes, it is also home to vineyards for sipping and forests for hiking.
Located in the southern sections of La Rioja, this is an area where the visitor can walk with the dinosaurs. There are numerous archaeological sites throughout this desert area filled with dinosaur fossils and footprints.
North of Trelew, this beach area is one of the top tourist attractions in Argentina. Windsurfing, diving and deep-sea fishing are all popular activities in this area.
Located in the southern part of Argentina, this park is home to some incredible glaciers. They can be toured by air or over land. This is one of the not-to-be-missed tourist attractions in Argentina.
The Activities in Argentina
The tango was created in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aries. Plan on taking a tango lesson or stop by a tango dance hall called a “milonga” to enjoy the show. Enjoying a night of dining and tango is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Argentina.
The Beef, oh my God, The Beef!
Argentina is perhaps most famous for the quality of its beef. Before leaving Buenos Aries plan on dining in one of the steakhouses.
Some of the most amazing tourist attractions in Argentina are the different ecosystems located throughout the national parks of Argentina. As a result the country offers a myriad of outdoor activities to enjoy. There are kilometres of hiking trails throughout all the parks. In addition to that mountain biking is another way to enjoy the landscape. Kayaking and boating are popular on the waterways as are fishing, diving and swimming. The Andes Mountains have some of the most amazing skiing and snowboarding in the world. Whatever time of year, there is always some type of outdoor activity to be enjoyed.
Things to Do in Argentina
Enjoy an opera or other musical concert at The Colon Theater in Buenos Aries, one of the top opera houses in the world and top tourist attractions in Argentina.
Located in the Recoleta neighbourhood in Buenos Aries, this cemetery is the final resting-place for some of the most famous and infamous figures in Argentinean history including Eva Peron.
Do not miss taking a wine tasting tour. The wineries in the Mendoza area of Argentina have some of the best tasting wines. San Juan is another excellent wine producing region that offers winery tours.
The tourist attractions in Argentina are many, but none is so enjoyable as finding a bargain. Because of the drop in value of the peso, exchange rate is fairly good. Argentineans pride themselves in their handmade crafts and art goods from leather to shoes to jewellery. In the major cities and the smaller towns, there are small shops and boutiques scattered about guaranteed to have quality goods at inexpensive prices.
Argentina's Heritage
Argentina is a proud country with Incan, Portuguese and Spanish heritage. In just about any city in Argentina cultural pride is displayed through the local museums and cultural centres. Be sure to stop by these celebrations of people and history to get a sense of the societal influences that make the Argentinean people what they are today.
