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Argentina

A community portal about Argentina with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Argentina is a country in southern South America. It ranks second in land area in South America, and eighth in the world.

ArgentinasTravel.com published a "Top 10 Destinations in Argentina" list that is worth a gander. Check out their complete coverage here.

 

1. Buenos Aires

La Boca, Buenos Aires - Colorful houses on CaminitoWith its wide boulevards, beautiful architecture and rich culture, Buenos Aires has often been called the Paris of South America.

 

2. El Calafate & the Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glaciar in all its Glory.For a once in a lifetime experience, travel back in time to the Ice Ages and discover the amazing power of the glaciers at El Calafate.


 

3. Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls circuito inferior trailWhat a place! Experience the grandeur of nature as is rushes down and over the most spectacular waterfalls you will ever see.

 

4. Valdez Peninsula

Whale breaches off the coast of Peninsula ValdesFor the animal lovers out there, the Peninsula Valdez wildlife reserve is a must see. 


 

5. Bariloche & the Seven Lakes Region

View of the lakes from the Circuito Chico, BarilocheThe quaint mountain towns of the Seven Lakes region would look right at home in the Alps.

 

6. Quebrada de Humahuaca

Quebrada de Humahuaca, ArgentinaQuebrada literally means “break,” and refers to the deep valley carved here by the Rio Grande.

 

7. Valle de la Luna & Talampaya

Talampaya, Argentina.  Courtesy of World66The landscapes in Talampaya National Park were carved by water and wind over millennium, leaving behind a wealth of ravines, cliffs, and windswept sculptures that baffle us today.

 

8. El Chaltén & Fitz Roy

Fitz Roy mountain in Argentina.  Simply breathtaking.For the day-hikers and serious mountaineers out there, El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina.

 

9. Ushuaia & Beagle Canal

Ushuaia:  Journey to the end of th world.The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia was once the prison-home to Argentina’s worst criminals because of it’s remoteness.

 

10. Antarctica

Antarctica from Argentina.  Courtesy of World66.For the adventurers among you, what could be more unique than a trip to Argentine Antarctica?

Godoy Cruz de Mendoza will need a way to get their third away victory in this live Primera División de Argentina online streaming soccer game. They are quite prolific goalscorers in the live commentary and live streaming TV telecast ...  
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Buenos Aires Expats - Online Community of Expatriates and guide to living in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 2, 09. [...] 02 March Road Tripping Argentina: Mendoza City to the Andean Giants[Argentina's Travel Guide] The Mendoza ...  
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BUENOS AIRES, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Argentine President Cristina Fernandez announced on Friday a new "integral plan of security" to be implemented in the suburbs of Buenos Aires and the province of Mendoza in east Argentina. ...  
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An alternative Boca Juniors side proved much superior to archrival River Plate and beat them for the second time this year, 2-0 at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza on Sunday.  
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Mendoza: Read the story and see 18 photos of a visit to Mendoza, Argentina by TravelPod member alamou.  
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Unique Accommodations in Argentina's Wine Country Summer is fast approaching in Argentina and the vineyards in wine country will soon be coming into full bloom. Mendoza is best enjoyed during the summer months of November - April when the warmer weather permits outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Situated at the foothill of the Andes, the town of Mendoza and its people have long been identified with viticulture and winemaking . The increasing foreign investment and popularity of Argentinean wines has recently put Mendoza on tourists' maps. More and more people are discovering these inexpensive finds  surrounded by beautiful scenery and a wealth ... Read Full Story
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Experience the Gaucho Life in Buenos Aires Mataderos is a local gem that most tourists still overlook, primarily because it is a neighborhood that is rarely included in the tourist guidebooks. Without the tourist crowds, you’ll experience the feeling of having discovered something unique and extremely local… and it is! Moreover, for travelers who are short on time and can’t visit the whole country, Mataderos reflects Argentina ’s vast interior cultural landscape. Mataderos (matar means to kill) is the place in a city where cattle is killed. Argentina being known for its fabulous meat, this place has succeeded in preserving tradition and mixing a ... Read Full Story
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