10 Reasons To Visit Argentina

find everything that can make you fall in love with aCemetery is a 13-acre labyrinth of concrete, sculptures
large, elongated country in the southern part of Southand architectural masterpieces.
America. Of course, I’m talking about Argentina,Reason Number 4 — Buenos Aires Tango is
the beautiful country of Gauchos, Mate, Asado, Tango,one of the most unique cultural contributions of
Pampas, and Dulce de leche. It is one of the beautifulArgentina to the world culture. You can enjoy touring
jewels of Latin America.different areas, such as the neighborhood of San
One of top travel destinations of South America,Telmo and La Boca that narrates the tales of the
Argentina is known for its treasures of pleasures,origin of Tango. You get a Tango lessons, Tango
stunning natural marvels, elegant capital offeringshopping, Tango restaurants and the best Tango
European-flavored sophistication, fantastic culture, andshows. You can go to a Tango milonga for late night
typical Argentinean cuisine that dishes out big steaksentertainment.
of the best meat of the world. It is the country whereReason Number 5 — Glaciers National Park,
both Europeans and North Americans feel home.situated in the Province of Santa Cruz in the Argentina
Certainly, there are numerous reasons to visitPatagonia, is a UNESCO Natural Heritage site. It has a
Argentina, but here are top 10 reasons for you.gorgeous landscape that covers up over 1,482,000
Reason Number 1 — Buenos Aires, the capitalacres of land. Its main attraction is the majestic Perito
of Argentina is one of the most cosmopolitan cities inMoreno Glacier that stands 262 ft tall and is 3.1miles
the world. Buenos Aires is famous for its cultural &long. Other glaciers include Spegazzini, Upsala and
architectural heritage, urban life, shopping centersOnelli, surrounded by the Onelli and Bertrand mountains.
café society, clubs, vibrant nightlife, and Tango, whichThe park also includes Lake Argentino, Lake Viedma,
was born in the neighborhood of San Telmo and Laand the Fitz Roy Mountain.
Boca. The highlights of the city include the oldReason Number 6 — Estancias on the pampas
bohemian neighborhood of San Telmo with its- Surrounding the city of Buenos Aires is the pampas,
cobblestone streets and Recoleta Cemetery with itsthe vast plain where the country's legendary cattle
ornate mausoleums, among which is the burial place ofgraze. The Argentine equivalent of cowboys, gauchos,
Evita.can be found working the many estancias (ranches)
Reason Number 2 — Iguazu Falls is one of thethat dot the pampas. Many of these estancias are
natural wonders of the world. Often featured in Bondnow open for tourism and feature beautiful
movies, the endless waterfalls on the border ofnineteenth-century homes for spending a relaxing few
Argentina and Brazil are the major attraction ofnights.
Northern Argentina. Physically situated in Argentina, butReason Number 7 — Mendoza and
Iguazu Falls is major attraction from the Brazilian sideArgentina’s Wine Country is vaguely
too. You can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views onreminiscent of the Chianti region of Italy or perhaps of
the Brazilian side, but don’t forget to enjoy aBordeaux in southern France, but the highest peaks in
boat ride underneath the falls and explore the Nationalthe Americas loom over the vineyards makes the
Park next to the waterfall.difference. You can scale the Aconcagua, if wine
Reason Number 3 — The Recoleta Cemetery,tasting is not attraction enough for you. Stop long
located in the elite neighborhood of Recoleta, brings toenough to see the Puente del Inca which, at over
life the history of the country. The cemetery bosoms12,000 feet, is a natural bridge over a rock chasm
many the legends of Argentina including past dictators,which the Peruvian Incas often used for silver mining
scoundrels, heroes, and the most famous woman ofexpeditions in the southern parts of the Andes.
South America, Eva Peron (Evita). The Recoleta