Insider's tip: Extra clothing or gear is not always available in the small town of El Chalten, so be sure to take all you need for your hikes. On your day treks, always take some food and a flashlight, and don't forget your water bottle — you can refill it in the lakes and rivers! Argentinian wine is at the top of its game. As the 5 th largest wine producer in the world, Argentina proudly produces top-quality bottles with distinct flavors and sought-after aromas.
Hence, wine tasting cannot be missed when in Argentina. Best season: Mendoza should be visited from November — February for the warmest temperatures.
Salta is different; April — June and August — November are best. Scenic Salta is known for its gorgeous Andean landscape. Jujuy receives lesser attention, but is a definite not miss. A trip up north is worth it for Salta and Jujuy alone. In Salta the empanadas are made with minced meat, dried salted meat called charqui, potatoes, hard boiled egg and chives. They are reknown for their aroma, smooth texture and moderate acidity. The capital of Argentina is nothing short of magnificent. This is a city that never sleeps and one in which you will never be bored.
Best season: October — November is spring and offers warm temperatures,gorgeous blooming jacaranda trees and cheaper, shoulder-season prices! Known for its picturesque setting surrounded by lakes and nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Bariloche is a must visit place in Argentina.
European architecture, local brews, and chocolate are some of the town's special aspects. But, above all, Bariloche is renowned for its laid-back albeit stunningly scenic hikes. It's hard to choose just one, so plan to stay for a while to experience them all.
Best season: Summer December - March for warm, sunny, ideal hiking weather. The Beagle Channel offers waterway access to Ushuaia , the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia is a tourist attraction in its own right and a known jumping off point for all thing Antarctica.
However, a boat cruise through the Beagle Channel — the famous body of water separating the mainland of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina and the Navaro Islands in Chile — should not be passed up.
Tours through the channel range from four hours to four or five days. Tourists can see historic lighthouses, colonies of sea lions, penguins, and seabirds, visit the End of the World Museum, all while being surrounded by the pristine scenery of the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos Mountains. Insider's tip: There are several options to explore the Beagle Channel according to different interests and budgets.
If you have the time, taking a 4 night cruise is a fantastic and awesome experience. Beautiful views — an experience you will never forget! If you only have one day, take the cruise that goes into Martillo Island and do a breathtaking walk with the Magallanic Penguins colonies. Argentina may be a paradise for the outdoorsy traveler, but it can be an equally fulfilling journey for the glutton.
Think meat, and more meat! Feast on the legendary Llama steak or just sample through each of the brilliant delicacy during your vacation. Vegetarians need not worry! There is plenty for you to indulge in too.
Warning: You may come back from the vacation with a few more pounds on you. Argentinians know how to party and it is contagious. Combine the train ride with a cruise for a fantastic way to enjoy nature. Located at the end of the world, Tierra del Fuego National Park straddles Argentina and Chile and is one of the most pristine places on earth. The area is a large island with two bays lined with small beaches to a scenic backdrop of mountains and valleys created by glacial erosion.
The park is at the southernmost tip of the South American continent and has lenga and guindo Nothofagus forests. Lapataia and Ensenada Bays are rich in wildlife and beaches that attract white cauquens seabirds. Other birdlife includes black eyebrowed albatross, which grow to over two meters in wingspan, steam ducks and diving petrels. A rare type of otter called the chungungo also calls this area home, along with the guanaco, a variety of the red fox.
Canadian beavers were introduced and have harmed the environment by destroying trees and creating flooding through the dams. Other wildlife includes sea lions, owls, condors, kingfishers, seagulls and beautiful tiny fire crown hummingbirds.
And the region is famous for trout fishing here. As they mainly ate seafood, their dieting patterns affected marine life, and today you can find concheros, which are circles where molluscs accumulated, marking the settlement areas. Access to the park is 11 km to the west of Ushuaia, and you can camp in the park or visit for day hikes such as:.
Martillo Island is an attraction that is perfect for nature lovers and an opportunity to observe the antics of South American birdlife. The historic Estancia Harberton is one the way and most tour companies will include a visit to this station, which has lovely gardens and buildings that are full of history.
On the way, pay a visit to the picturesque town of Purmamarca, with its 17th-century church, and the lovely backdrop of Cerro de Los Siete Colores Hill of Seven Colors. The combination of shimmering salt flats and cute villages makes this part of Argentina an interesting place to visit.
The dramatic Quebrada de Humahuaca canyon is a stunning landmark in Argentina for its multicoloured rocks formed millions of years ago by mineral deposits. The town was once a stop on a major trading route and the region has been inhabited for over 10, years. Most travellers join a tour from Salta but if you have a sense of adventure, taking a public bus from Salta or Jujuy is an authentic way to explore the region as Quebrada de Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Humahuaca are on the local bus route.
A road trip from Salta to Cafayate through the Lerma Valley is a journey through stunning scenery. The carved rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas is an amazing sight on the road think Arizona or Ayers Rock! A great way to explore is to hike from Calafate to Quebrada de las Conchas. Besides stunning desert-like scenery, Cafayate is an excellent wine region famous for Torrontes, which is a white wine that is unique to Argentina.
Check out a range of Cafayate tours here. Mendoza has a range of wine and food-based attractions, from simple family-run eateries to restaurants run by celebrity chefs and luxury hotels. The winemaking scene is also diverse, with garagistas garage winemakers and well-known brands both making some of the best wine in South America. Check out a range of wine tours in this fantastic region. Termas de Cachueta is a grotto sauna with natural thermal spas and mud baths, both indoors and outside.
If you just need some downtime you can visit the spa as a day trip but an excellent way to recover from drinking all that Malbec is to book into the resort for a. Here are some spa experiences in Mendoza to put on your to-do list. These traditional Argentine cowboys are experts on horseback and will take you riding through the Andes and vineyards. Here are some horseback riding tours through the vineyards in Mendoza.
A country where the locals live life to its fullest, the three things to taste when visiting Argentina are steak, wine how about a wine-based cocktail? After a couple of days in Argentina, we quickly learned to order cafe con leche coffee with milk and submarino the Argentine version of hot chocolate. While polo remains a popular sport in many countries throughout the world, there is no question that Argentina is home to the best players on an international level. Since , Argentina has consistently been the World Champion in this exclusive and exciting game.
The sport, while thousands of years old, became the polo we know today in England, but it quickly made its way to the New World, where Argentine players adopted a version of the game, known initially as pato, and finally became excellent polo players. The game, which can be pretty expensive when played seriously, is unique in that amateur players often play along with seasoned professionals.
While many fans and players are trying to make polo a more accessible sport, it demands a financial commitment that it is reserved for either the wealthy or those who take it as a serious hobby.
The horses must be of a certain quality and size and are traditionally called polo ponies, although they are, in fact, full-sized horses. They must be While there are only four players in polo, there are between four and eight horses used. The games are broken up into periods known as chuckers; the most common is six chukkas of seven minutes each. Each of whom holds a different position with different responsibilities, players work to hit a small wooden ball with a mallet, aiming to get the ball through one of the goals at the opposite ends of the field.
Argentina, as an international frontrunner in the sport, is currently home to over polo players. With frigid temperatures and extreme altitude, scaling Mount Aconcagua m is a challenging but rewarding experience.
Accessed from the city of Mendoza, it can be climbed with the right preparation and a knowledgeable guide, and makes for a world-class mountaineering experience. It's one of the best things to do in Argentina for wildlife lovers. An elongated sliver of land running through the centre of Corrientes Province, in addition to the esteros swamps that give the area its name, you will see a good many lakes, ponds, streams and wonderful floating islands, formed by a build-up of soil on top of intertwined waterlilies.
At the southern tip of Argentina, Ushuaia enjoys a fabulous waterfront setting on the Beagle Channel, teeming with birds, sea lions and giant crabs. It provides a base for both boat trips along the channel and for exploring nearby Tierra del Fuego national park.
No itinerary is complete without taking in the picture-perfect glacial lakes, forests and volcanoes of the Lake District in Patagonia. Ogle the best of contemporary Latin American painting and sculpture in the salubrious barrio of Palermo Chico. The collection is housed in a modern, glass-fronted, purpose-built building in central Buenos Aires. The stunning example of cutting-edge architecture is an attraction in its own right.
Nothing will convey their immensity more than standing underneath their skeletons or seeing their giant footprints in the rock. The region is dotted with fossils of some of the largest dinosaurs ever found and some astonishingly well-preserved dinosaur footprints. Planning to travel here? Go tailor-made! Continue reading to find out more about Marvel at the Perito Moreno Glacier 2.
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