The land of silver
Argentina is a massive South American nation with terrain encompassing Andes mountains, glacial lakes and Pampas grassland, the traditional grazing ground of its famed beef cattle. The country is famous for tango dance and music. Its big, cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, is centered on the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.
Population: 44.27 million
Capital: Buenos Aires
Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)
Official languages: Spanish
Different ways to move around: Hitchhiking, taxi and bus (Some city buses operate on coins; pay as you board. In big cities, such as Buenos Aires, Mendoza or Mar del Plata, you must buy transportation cards)
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Those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it. ~ Rick watson
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Argentina attractions
Mount Fitz Roy
You want to get to the town of El Chalten. If you are from Buenos Aires you have to fly
Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park can be accessed from different points of Route No. 40, by bus or by car. There
Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu falls may be reached from two main towns, with one on either side of the falls: Foz do
Refugio Frey Hike
The best way to get to Refugio Frey trailhead is by bus from Bariloche or by driving your own rental
Quebrada de Humahuaca
To get to Quebrada de Humahuaca you can fly directly to San Salvador de Jujuy. From there you can take
Ischigualastro Provincial Park
To get to Valle de la Luna you can either get to the nearest place which is Valle Fértil (45
Talampaya National Park
The best way to get to Talampaya National Park is by driving your own car or to join an organized
