Argentina Travel Information

The second largest country in South America, Argentina, is home to one of its most famous cities in the form of Buenos Aires, but you can also look forward to its diverse landscape that includes the Andes Mountains, vast and fertile plains and even Tierra del Fuego, the most southerly habitable region in the world.

Long seen as a cultural touchstone of Argentina, Buenos Aires, the capital of the country, will likely be your first point of exploration when you enter Argentina. A city of millions, Argentina's capital achieved fame through its romantic style of dance, the Tango. You can discover the history of the famous dance by visiting the arrabales, where it was first invented, in between admiring the rioplatense baroque architecture of buildings in the city centre.

The wide range of ecosystems in Argentina also makes for a perfect adventure holiday in South America. You can mountaineer through the Andes, follow the history of revolutionary Ché Guevara camping along Ruta 40 or do battle with its wild rivers, such as the Rio Mendoza, by raft or kayak.

Essential information on Argentina

• Be ready for a beef-based diet when in Argentina, as the country has the highest red meat consumption rates in the world. Other delicacies include pastries called empanadas, chorizo and mate, a type of herbal tea.
• The cities of Rosario and Córdoba make great second cities on Argentinean holidays, with their exquisite colonial era monuments and excellent night spots for modern and traditional dancing.
• Given its vast and varied geography, you should check specific local information in Argentina before signing up for outdoor activities. Plenty of southerly locations could leave you out in the cold! Parts of Argentina can also be prone to wind storms, lightning strikes and even blizzards in high elevations.

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