Argentina, the world’s eighth-largest country, is half of southern America. It contains the highest mountains, incredibly vast deserts, scenic waterfalls, and beautiful lands. A perfect balance of nature and man-made wonders can be found here.
If you are looking for some unexplored places for your next holiday, this travel guide will help you in finding these. Let’s start with Argentina’s most enchanting places.
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PLACES AND THINGS NOT TO MISS
Buenos Aires
It is the capital of Argentina. Here you can visit museums, restaurants, and parks. You can visit Casa Rosada, Colon theatre, and Corrientes Avenue.
Iguazu Falls
It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This waterfall is flowing between Argentina and Brazil. This spectacular view of the falls will stay in your memory forever.
Salta
This city is a fertile valley that includes churches, plazas, and buildings of historical importance. This place is all about Andean culture, plains, and mountains. You can enjoy desert moonscapes.
Mendoza
If you are a wine lover, then this place is a must-visit for you. Prices of wines vary but you can find one of the best wines in the world.
Bariloche
You can enjoy strolling the green hills while kayaking through the sapphire lakes. You can enjoy hiking here over Cerro Lao and Sendero Bahia Lopez.
Fitz Roy Range
Hiking in the trekking capital of Argentina is a must on glaciers and summits. Don’t forget to take your binocularswhen you are going hiking.
Perito Moreno
You can watch icebergs crashing into LagoArgentino. You can visit the famous El Calafate and walk on glaciers.
If you are looking for more fun activities to do on your vacation, then continue reading as we are about to explore more about Argentina.
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
Argentina is a multicultural mix of people. The people of Argentina are quite friendly and you will enjoy your time living among locals. The official language is Spanish but due to the diverse culture, people speak Italian, German, French, and English.
MOVING AROUND IN COUNTRY
There are various ways in which you can move around the country. You can use the subway, public buses, taxis, or trains for affordability. However, the subway system is only available in Buenos Aires. If you have a short time, then flying is the best option. The train system will only take you to Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Rosario. One of the most fun ways to travel throughout Argentina is through Hitchhiking
BEST TIME TO VISIT
This is a tricky question and can baffle many, especially the ones who calculate everything of their trip. For this, we talked to Becky Padmore of Global Gross Hopper and below is what she said.
Due to its location, the seasons are reversed, summer is in January and February; whereas, winters are in June and July. Spring is the perfect time to visit, which is in September and November. So, if you are looking for the perfect time to visit Argentina, its between September and November. However, going in this season can increase your expenses as these are the peak times and many people prefer to go in this season.
TIPS TO EASE YOUR JOURNEY
Here are the few tips which you might want to keep in mind. You must avoid high season especially if you are on a low budget. The high season starts in January and July. For travelling, you must learn the basic words of Spanish as everyone doesn’t speak English. You must bring a lot of cash and do not rely on ATMs. Last but not the least, try the option of camping rather than staying in hotels.
