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Impressive cities and stunning landscapes. Argentina has everything it takes to tempt tourists wishing to know her. Countryside, the Gauchos, large cities. Coasts and beaches with fine sands and warm sunshine. Ageless glaciers, reddish landscapes and the amazing rush of a waterfall in the midst of the dense rainforest. A range of mountains that takes your breath away even if you are the adventurer type. And the large cities. Each one, queen of its region, where you can shop, learn and have fun. Argentina is just like a painter’s palette, full of color and life and it is ever-changing for each month, day or season has its own attraction. All you need to do is wish to discover it. Buenos AiresThe city of Buenos Aires, for instance, allows for an exceptional urban experience. What is there, more typically Porteño-style” than, say tango, the Obelisk and the nightlife that extends until dawn?
The tango side of this city is evident in the milongas and tanguerías, where you can dance and enjoy shows by dancers donning the apparel of the bullies and machos of old. And there is also the European Buenos Aires, with its classical architecture and elegant streets, like Alvear Avenue with its super-chic boutiques. Contemporary, modern Buenos Aires is seen in Puerto Madero, and of course there are the many neighborhoods with an outlook on the future: Palermo Soho, where designers have their studios and the cosmopolitan trends set the beat of bars, restaurants and discos. And there is also San Telmo, with its antiques shops and live history in each façade.
Luxury lifestyle is seen in Pilar, to the north of Greater Buenos Aires, showing yet another side to urban life with industrial complexes, malls and top-level restaurants. Polo and golf are also to be enjoyed here in Pilar, where fans test their skills in private, exclusive clubs and gated communities. IguazúTourists who choose to see the northeastern region will find themselves in the land of yerba mate. The waterfalls, the exuberant rainforest and the red dirt tracks of Misiones are a perfect frame to an enjoyable stay in Iguazú where Nature has decided to place the unique Falls and man has chosen to build a perfect infrastructure for all to enjoy their beauty. SaltaTo the northwest, life is lived at a different rhythm. The capital of Salta treasures historical sites, the Cathedral and San Bernardo Convent among them, and is a perfect starting point to tour the region. There are mountains, valleys and gorges. The Andes, like a magnificent backbone, take on different colours and hues as they extend from North to South. Cafayate, south of Salta, is known for its multicolor mountains, and the exquisite flavors of its wines and local delicacies. The wineries here yield their own specialty: Torrontés, fruity and cool wine and quite different from what you will find in the Cuyo region, where Mendoza stands out as producer of top-quality wines as well. Mar del PlataBuenos Aires might also be your starting point to tour the country by going southwards. Mar del Plata, the major tourism seaside city on the Atlantic Coast, is only 400 km away. The waves and the winds turn it into a haven for surfers, and on the beach you will find fully-equipped bars and restaurants though the city can also offer the picturesque,as in the harbor lending a particular color to the cityscape. CórdobaIn the heart of Argentina, treasures its Historical Center and Jesuit Quarters as testimonies of colonial times. Though the city is also vibrant and dynamic, with its many peñas and bars, where young people flock day and night. Barrio Güemes in Córdoba city is the bohemian area, where you will find antiques and crafts.
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