Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Iguazú Falls
These spectacular falls are located in tropical rainforest that is also home to
several kinds of monkey, lizard and bird (including toucans!). Also watch for begging
coatis. (
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Ushuaia
The southernmost city in the world has a few colonies of cormorants, sea lions
and even penguins. It's also the stepping-off point to Antarctica, a fantastic wildlife won-
derland. (
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Wine Tasting
Malbec is the dark, robust plum-flavored wine that has solidly stamped the region of Men-
doza on every oenophile's map. But Argentina has other worthy varietals - try a fresh tor-
rontés, fruity bonarda or earthy pinot noir.
Mendoza
Argentina's powerhouse wine region, which produces the majority of the coun-
try's grapes and boasts countless wineries. (
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San Juan
Much less famous than its Mendoza neighbor, but well known for its syrah and
bonarda; it also boasts a winery located in a cave. (
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Cafayate
Just south of Salta, this smaller town - second only to Mendoza for its quality
wine production - is famed for the torrontés grape, among others. (
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Neuquén
You don't think of wine when you think of this unremarkable city in the Lake Dis-
trict, but there are a few great wineries nearby. (
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Colonial Architecture
While Argentina isn't world-renowned for its unique buildings, its status as an ex-Spanish
colony means there are some fine examples of colonial architecture to be found - espe-
cially to the north of the country.
Córdoba
Argentina's second-largest city boasts a beautiful center dotted with dozens of
colonial buildings. (
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Salta
Don't miss this city's most striking landmark, the colorful and intricate Iglesia San
Francisco. (
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Tucumán
This northern city - Argentina's fifth-largest - has more than its share of beauti-
ful old architecture. (
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Buenos Aires
It's mostly French- or Italian-styled buildings downtown, but head south to
San Telmo for colonial buildings and cobblestone streets. (
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Colonia del Sacramento
An easy boat ride away from BA lies Uruguay's architectural
gem of a town, more popularly called simply 'Colonia.' (
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