Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Welcome to
Argentina
It's apparent why Argentina has long held travelers in awe:
tango, beef, gauchos, fútbol, Patagonia, the Andes. The
classics alone make a formidable wanderlust cocktail.
City Life
Arriving in Buenos Aires is like jumping aboard a moving train. Outside the taxi window,
a blurred mosaic of a modern metropolis whizzes by, and then the street life appears - the
cafes, the purple jacaranda flowers draped over the sidewalks (in spring!) and
porteños
(residents of Buenos Aires) in stylish clothing purposefully walking past handsome
early-20th-century stone facades. And it's not just Buenos Aires that's a stunner - Cór-
doba, Salta, Mendoza and Bariloche each have their unique personalities and unforget-
table attractions, so don't miss them.
Natural Wonders
From mighty Iguazú Falls in the subtropical north to the thunderous, crackling advance of
the Glaciar Perito Moreno in the south, Argentina is a vast natural wonderland. The coun-
try boasts some of the Andes' highest peaks. It's home to rich wetlands that rival Brazil's
famous Pantanal, mountains painted in rustic colors, deserts dotted with cacti, massive ice
fields and arid steppes in Patagonia, cool lichen-clad Valdivian forests, Andean salt flats, a
spectacular Lake District, penguins, flamingos, capybaras and more. All are stunning
sights and adventures just waiting to be experienced.
The Cuisine
Satisfying that carnal craving for juicy steak isn't hard to do in the land that has perfected
grilling wonderfully flavorful sides of beef.
Parrillas
(steak restaurants) are everywhere
and will offer up any cut you can imagine. And if you're a fan of pizza and pasta, these
Italian staples are ubiquitous as well. But there's more - in Buenos Aires you can experi-
ence a huge variety of ethnic cuisine, from Southeast Asian to Middle Eastern to Scand-
inavian. Down it all with that famous Argentine wine, and you'll be struggling to maintain
your waistline.
