Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Argentina at a Glance
By virtue of its sheer size, Argentina has an array of varied and
magnificent landforms. The central Pampas is characterized
by vast, flat, and fertile grassland, while to the west lie the
rugged, snowcapped Andes. The north of Argentina has
spectacular waterfalls and subtropical forests, while the
south of the country is riddled with rivers, lakes, glaciers,
and mountains. Wildlife is plentiful and adventure activities
abound, ranging from whale-watching and trekking to white-
water rafting and off-road driving. Buenos Aires, Córdoba,
Rosario, and Mendoza provide urban counterpoints to
Argentina's lonely, wild expanses, offering excellent museums,
restaurants, hotels, and shopping opportunities.
CÓRDOBA AND
THE ANDEAN
NORTHWEST
(See pp180-205)
La Rioja
CUYO AND THE
WINE COUNTRY
(See pp206-223)
The bodegas
of the
Mendoza region grow
Malbec grapes, which
produce the characteris-
tic Argentinian red wine,
considered among the
best in the world. Home
to over 1,000 vineyards,
Mendoza has a sunny
and mild climate
through the year.
Mendoza
San
Rafael
Neuquén
Bariloche
Cueva de las Manos
(see p247)
is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in Parque Nacional
Francisco P. Moreno. The caves have
more than 2,000 magnificent
stencilled handprints on the walls
made by adults and children, dating
back around 9,500 years.
PATAGONIA
(See pp224-259)
Parque Nacional
Los Glaciares
(see pp254-5)
is located
in the Santa Cruz province.
A UNESCO World Heritage
Site, the park is divided
into two parts - the
northern sector consists
of Glaciar and Lago
Viedma, while the
southern sector has the
major glaciers Perito
Moreno, Upsala,
and Spegazzini.
El Calafate
The Cabildo, the oldest colonial building in Salta, in the Andean Northwest
